NBA Trade Rumblings: Teams Check on Antetokounmpo, Bulls Guards Draw Interest, Mavericks Set High Bar for Marshall
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By Hoops Wire Staff
Bucks field calls on Giannis Antetokounmpo despite calf injury
League sources tell veteran reporter Marc Stein that several clubs have contacted the Milwaukee Bucks to gauge the availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The forward is expected to miss significant time with a calf strain, but the setback has not deterred potential suitors. While Milwaukee has given no indication it will move the two-time MVP before the deadline, executives around the NBA continue to monitor the situation closely.
Chicago likely to move a guard; Vucevic could stay put
The Chicago Bulls are seen as one of the more active teams ahead of the trade cutoff. According to Stein, guards Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu remain the most probable trade candidates, with White’s name circulating for weeks and Dosunmu drawing interest as a versatile backcourt option. Center Nikola Vucevic, however, may finish the season in Chicago and test free agency in the summer rather than be dealt now.
Mavericks put hefty price on Naji Marshall, prioritize Max Christie
The Dallas Mavericks regard swingman Naji Marshall as part of their long-term core and will only discuss him in offers that begin with an unprotected first-round pick, Stein reports. Dallas also views guard Max Christie as integral to its future and is currently more interested in showcasing him in the three-point contest than in exploring trade scenarios. Club officials are open to conversations but insist that any deal must meet their valuation.
No firm deals are imminent, but front-office chatter is expected to intensify as the trade deadline approaches.
Source: Hoops Wire
