NBA Trade Rumors: Live Blog and Analysis of all deadline rumors and deals
By Matt Shetler
Cavs Unlikely to deal Jack (9:15 am EST)
We have heard Jarrett Jack‘s name floated out there for the past couple of weeks with the Brooklyn Nets and Sacramento Kings listed as rumored destinations. However a source tells the Plain Dealer that the team likely won’t make a deal.
The Cavs are unlikely to send Jack to Sacramento unless they find a third team to take the Kings’ Jason Thompson, and the Nets seem hesitant to take on Jack because of his lengthy deal.
Nets and Pelicans emerge as Favorites for Jordan Hill (9:00 am EST)
Feb 7, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward
Jordan Hill(27) during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Lakers defeated the Sixers 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
The Nets and Pelicans appear to be in the lead for Hill, according to Ramona Shelburne. According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, The Lakers are looking for a second-rounder in return for Hill.
OKC targeting Iman Shumpert and Tim Hardaway Jr. (8:50 am EST)
The Thunder are interested in Iman Shumpert and Tim Hardaway Jr., a source tells Marc Berman of the New York Post. There’s a possibility Shumpert sustained damage to the MCL in his left knee last night that could keep him out for weeks, according to Berman, so that could dampen Oklahoma City’s enthusiasm. Hardaway is a “virtual untouchable,” Berman writes.