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Who do we actually think is going to be moved in by the NBA trade deadline?


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Andre Drummond, C, Cleveland Cavaliers: Even with that massive Celtics trade exception, it doesn’t appear that Cleveland Drummond’s likely landing spot is in Boston. In fact, he might not even be traded, and executives around the league reportedly see him landing with the Los Angeles Lakers.

John Collins, F/C, Atlanta Hawks: Unless he and Trae Young want to fuck each other up, Collins shouldn’t be on the trading block. However, Collins has been linked to several teams, and on SportsBettingDime, he even has five teams sitting at +700 or lower. Don’t fully expect him to be moved, though.

Harrison Barnes, F, Sacramento Kings: Barnes has been recently linked to the Nuggets and Celtics, among others, but the 18-25 Kings still have an outside chance of making the play-in, and it’s possible that teammate Buddy Hield is on the move instead. Barnes would provide solid stretch four play wherever he goes.

Domantas Sabonis, F, and Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana Pacers: It was fairly surprising to see two seemingly Indiana cornerstones being floated out there, but it doesn’t automatically mean it will result in something. Still, Yahoo’s Vinny Goodwill noted that the Pacers are at least fielding offers for Brogdon and that Sabonis could follow. Following an 11-7 start, the Pacers now stand at 19-23 and are tied for ninth in the Eastern Conference.

Spencer Dinwiddie, G, Brooklyn Nets: In the same story, Goodwill notes that the Nets are open for business as it relates to Dinwiddie, whose torn ACL likely prevents a return this season. Dinwiddie has been discussed with the Heat, and names like Avery Bradley, Kendrick Nunn, and Moe Harkless have circulated in these discussions, Goodwill notes. Dinwiddie has a player option worth over $12 million next season, but a team acquiring him would also have his Bird rights when re-signing him to an extension.

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