The NBA trade rumor mill may continue spinning this summer and players like Ricky Rubio, Jose Calderon, Nick Young, Markieff Morris, Josh McRoberts, Brandon Jennings and Garrett Temple could be options to get traded and teams like the LA Lakers, Clippers, Knicks, Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks could be interested in making moves.
Most teams have their rosters set heading into training camp, but deals still could happen this summer. The Suns and Markieff Morris appear to be in a bad spot and the forward reportedly wants to be traded. According to Pro Basketball Talk, reports have Morris wanting out after the team traded his twin brother Marcus Morris and his preference is to play for the Raptors or Rockets. The Celtics and Raptors could be fits for Morris, according to Kevin Pelton at ESPN.
The Suns likely will at least explore a deal and it comes as names like Ricky Rubio, Jose Calderon, Nick Young, Markieff Morris and Josh McRoberts have come up in reports this summer. Darren Wolfson of KSTP Minneapolis reported earlier in the summer that the Rockets were interested in Ricky Rubio, but that appears to be done for now with the team acquiring Ty Lawson. Rubio could be a target down the line depending on how the season goes for the Wolves, as they have drafted Tyus Jones and also have Zach LaVine and Andre Miller on the roster.
Nick Young was shopped this summer by the Lakers and while the team did not find any takers now, Young could be moved later in the season. The team signed Lou Williams and he could make Young redundant in the rotation. According to Bill Oram of the Orange County Register, the team is keeping Young for now, but he could be moved at the deadline this season. Jose Calderon is a potential trade target for the Knicks, as he has one year left on his deal after this one.
The Knicks have Jerian Grant coming in as a rookie and Langston Galloway also could see time at point guard and if they play well, Calderon could be a target. Calderon dealt with injuries last season and was a target at the deadline, but the Knicks did not make a deal. Some other players that could move this year include Chris Andersen, Mario Chalmers, Jamal Crawford, Channing Frye, Kevin Martin, OJ Mayo as well as Ryan Anderson with the Pelicans.
The Miami Heat have Chris Andersen and Mario Chalmers as potential trade targets along with McRoberts and this comes after the team dealt Zoran Dragic and Shabazz Napier already. The team could move McRoberts, but it's more likely that Andersen and/or Chalmers will be traded. Both players are in the final years of their contracts and the Heat want to lower their tax bill moving forward.
Jamal Crawford is a target from the Clippers, as the team has signed a number of players that should end up reducing his role. The Knicks and Cavs reportedly have some interest in Crawford. Brandon Jennings also could be a mid-season option if he shows he is healthy, as the Pistons have signed back Reggie Jackson to a deal.
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