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Jimmy Butler moves the NBA market after rumors emerged in recent hours, the Houston Rockets are a possible destination for many sources, but on Termine Radio GM Rafael Stone takes the floor.

«We definetly do not intend to change our roster and I would be shocked if something changes this season».

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Miami Heat are open to listening to offers for Jimmy Butler.

Houston’s General Manager, Rafael Stone, shares his thoughts with @TermineRadio on trade speculation involving the Rockets. pic.twitter.com/cCclysaUZF

— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) December 10, 2024

Per Shams Charania, multiple teams are showing interest in Herb Jones and CJ McCollum. The Pelicans, currently last in the Western Conference with a 5-20 record, are enduring a tough season.

With Brandon Ingram out indefinitely due to a significant ankle sprain and Zion Williamson sidelined with a hamstring strain, teams are looking to capitalize on the situation by targeting the Pelicans’ supporting cast players.

After losing James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson to Achilles tendon injuries, the Pacers are actively pursuing a backup center, Shams Charania say.

The team is aiming to fill the gap left by these two key rotation players.

Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons, and Robert Williams III of the Portland Trail Blazers are attracting interest from multiple teams for potential trades.

In the 2024-2025 season, Grant has averaged 15.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists over 20 games. Simons has contributed 16.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 21 games.

Williams III, despite being limited by injuries, has averaged 9.6 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.

Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Robert Williams III are receiving interest on the trade market, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/D4p99cdKiB

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 10, 2024

The Brooklyn Nets are exploring trade options for Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Dennis Schroder, per Shams Charania.

The Golden State Warriors have shown interest in all three players, with exploratory discussions underway between the teams.

The Brooklyn Nets are open to trading Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith and Dennis Schroder, per @ShamsCharania

The Golden State Warriors are interested in all three players

“The Nets have received trade interest and opened exploratory conversations around forwards Cam Johnson… pic.twitter.com/PiNZqUlM8D

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 10, 2024

BREAKING: The Miami Heat are open to listening to trade offers for Jimmy Butler, per @ShamsCharania

Butler is open to playing for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors

“The Heat are open to listening to offers for Butler and making a deal if the… pic.twitter.com/JusPQ4qjVX

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 10, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to extend Brandon Ingram’s contract at around $40 million per season.

However, Ingram, who recently signed with Klutch Sports Group, is seeking a maximum contract. The situation is expected to be resolved by the trade deadline, either through an extension or a potential trade.

REPORT: The Pelicans are looking to extend Brandon Ingram for ~$40M per season, via @JakeLFischer.

Too high, too low or just right? 👀 pic.twitter.com/eCy7YACR7t

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 8, 2024

Despite a disappointing 4-18 record and a nine-game losing streak, the New Orleans Pelicans have no plans to waive Zion Williamson.

The star forward, out since November 6 and frequently sidelined by injuries, has a contract with weight-related clauses that could reduce financial obligations.

Nevertheless, the team remains committed to improving Williamson’s health and building the roster around him..

The Brooklyn Nets, off to a 9-10 start, are focused on maintaining flexibility as a rebuilding team. Sources indicate that while most players are available for trade, the Nets are unwilling to take on long-term salary commitments.

Veterans like Dennis Schroder, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Bojan Bogdanovic are expected to attract interest, while younger talents like Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton could also be moved for the right deal.

With Ben Simmons’ contract expiring, Brooklyn could create up to $70 million in cap space for the next offseason, positioning themselves strongly for future growth.

Source: ESPN

Free agent forward Jae Crowder is close to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources tell ESPN. At 8-10 and dealing with some injuries, Kings are working to add frontcourt depth with the 13-year NBA veteran who has made two Finals appearances since 2020. pic.twitter.com/1uQP9xNZcy

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 26, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market to strengthen their team. According to a report by Anthony Irwin of Clutchpoints, the Los Angeles franchise is interested in Dorian Finney-Smith, an experienced wing for the Brooklyn Nets. Reliable from the arc (35.7% career and 41% this season) and on the defensive end of the court, Finney-Smith is a marketable target for the Lakers. The Brooklyn Nets would also be interested in Cam Johnson, but they are unlikely to have enough valuable trade pieces to pry him away from Brooklyn.

The Chicago Bulls (7-11) are navigating a challenging season with an eye on the 2025 NBA Draft, where Cooper Flagg has emerged as a standout prospect.

To secure their top-10 protected pick, the front office is reportedly considering trading Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic.

Fonte: Chicago Sun-Times

There have been recent rumors the Bucks have interest in the Nets’ Cam Thomas and Dorian Finney-Smith.
According to two NBA sources, the Nets are open to trading anyone on their roster.
Said a GM about the Nets: “They’re getting ready to rebuild — again.”

— Gery Woelfel (@GeryWoelfel) November 23, 2024

Free agent guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agent Darrell Comer of Tandem told ESPN. Payton attended training camp with the Pelicans and now rejoins the team amid a wave of injuries. pic.twitter.com/REROvFohX2

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 20, 2024

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN he expects to sign Kevin Durant to a contract extension next offseason.

“Kevin loves being in Phoenix, and we want him here long-term,” Ishbia stated, expressing his hope for the 14-time All-Star to finish his career with the Suns. The expected extension would be for two years and $120 million.

The Indiana Pacers are signing 7-foot-2 Moses Brown, sources tell ESPN. Pacers add a center in the wake of Myles Turner’s injury and Achilles tears to James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson. Brown enters his sixth NBA season after averaging 19 points and 14 rebounds in G League. pic.twitter.com/sKk5mEnHU9

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 18, 2024

The Denver Nuggets attempted to acquire the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft to select Luka Dončić, per Mike Singer.

The team reportedly offered Gary Harris and two first-round picks to the Sacramento Kings, banking on Vlade Divac’s lukewarm interest in Dončić. The move aimed to pair Dončić with Nikola Jokić, but the proposal ultimately fell through.

The Houston Rockets are being monitored as a potential destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to The Stein Line.

Some NBA insiders view this as a strategy for Houston to explore future scenarios, including a potential pursuit of Kevin Durant. With rising prospects and draft assets, the Rockets remain a team to watch.

Teams are monitoring the Houston Rockets as a potential destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo, per @TheSteinLine

“This has been interpreted in some corners of the league, as noted in a recent Sunday notebook, as a strategy designed to give the Rockets more time to see if dream… pic.twitter.com/fz2VCCqmjy

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 17, 2024

Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer recently weighed in on the Milwaukee Bucks’ plans to bolster the roster.

The Wisconsin team has little room to maneuver because of the hefty payroll.

The main asset the front office would be willing to trade is the 2031 first-round pick.

The goal is to strengthen the perimeter defense, so far among the worst in both volume and efficiency allowed.

Darius Bazley will join Philadelphia’s G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, sources told @hoopshype. He began the season with the Guangdong Southern Tigers (CBA) after playing last season with the Sixers and Jazz. He’s averaged 8.9 points and 5.2 rebounds in 5 NBA seasons pic.twitter.com/LwNyG0rDkO

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) November 15, 2024

According to Sam Amick, Doc Rivers’ position with the Milwaukee Bucks is not in question.

Rivers signed a three-year contract worth around $40 million less than a year ago, confirming the team’s confidence in him.

«I could certainly see the Bucks doing some kind of deal, if not more than one, before the Feb. 6 deadline. But in terms of the big stuff that comes with their team’s calculus — Giannis, Dame, Doc and Khris — I don’t see anything changing. For those asking about whether Rivers could be on the hot seat, let’s not forget the Bucks paid him approximately $40 million on a three-and-a-half-year deal less than a year ago».

The New York Knicks have signed guard Boo Buie to a two-way contract following their decision to convert Ariel Hukporti to a standard contract.

Buie went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft and averaged 19 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.4 steals per game as a senior at Northwestern.

The New York Knicks are signing guard Boo Buie to a two-way NBA contract, sources tell ESPN. Buie spent time with the Knicks in training camp and takes an open two-way after the signings of Ariel Hukporti and Matt Ryan.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 5, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers decline the third-year team option Jalen Hood-Schifino, worth $4 million for 2025-26.

This will make the 21-year-old guard an unrestricted free agent in the offseason and create flexibility on the Lakers’ roster.

Sources: Los Angeles Lakers are declining the third-year rookie-scale option on Jalen Hood-Schifino and he will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season. pic.twitter.com/0MMmmA4cp5

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) October 31, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks decline MarJon Beauchamp’s fourth-year rookie option worth $4.8 million in 2025-26.

Beauchamp, the No. 24 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.

The Milwaukee Bucks are declining F MarJon Beauchamp’s fourth-year rookie option worth $4.8 million in 2025-26, sources tell ESPN. Beauchamp, the No. 24 pick in 2022 NBA Draft, will be an unrestricted free agent next summer. pic.twitter.com/orf27PdSyE

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 31, 2024