NBA Trade Rumors: Live Blog and Analysis of all deadline rumors and deals
By Matt Shetler
Suns and Kings trying to hit home runs
Feb 5, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Steve Blake(right) dribbles the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard
Matthew Dellavedovadefends in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders, says the Suns and Kings are “trying to hit a home run before the deadline.”
However, according to Sam Amick of USA Today, the Suns aren’t close to any deals, and it’s more likely they stand pat than make a move today.
Warriors still looking to be active (11:19 am EST)
Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com. reports that Golden State is in the market for additional trades following Wednesday’s acquisition of Blake.
Cavs Shopping Deng for a 1st Rd Pick (11:17 am EST)
It looks like the Cavs are trying to find a taker for Deng afterall.
Ken Berger notes that Cleveland sought a first-round pick from the Suns for Deng, but Phoenix isn’t biting.
He also notes that nothing is imminent with the Wizards or Pistons at the moment.
Earl Clark to Philadelphia (10:49 am EST)
Earl Clark is the expiring contract heading to the Sixers in the Hawes deal.
So the deal now reads: The Philadelphia 76ers send Spencer Hawes to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Earl Clark and a pair of second-round picks.