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The league's lack of clear sellers is a big element in this sluggish NBA trade market midway through January. Among the league's 30 teams, 23 have stated their commitment to compete for the postseason, rather than trading veteran players for draft money and/or prospects. Even the 12-33 Detroit Pistons have told rival executives that they prefer to keep Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks, according to sources, barring huge returns for either experienced perimeter scorer.
According to league insiders, Indiana has been hunting for a power forward for several seasons, and that position looks to be the natural area for an improvement alongside center Myles Turner, who has thrived this season with point guard Tyrese Haliburton. The health of Haliburton's knee injury, suffered in Wednesday's loss to New York, may undoubtedly influence Indiana's deadline decision. If the Pacers decide to add to their young core, they will have three first-round selections in the 2017 draft. Indiana holds its own pick, as well as projected late-first-round picks from Cleveland (through last year's deadline deal for Carvert) and Boston (by last July's trade of Malcom Brogdon to the Celtics).
If Turner's contract discussions fail, sources say New York and Toronto have expressed interest in previous deal cycles. The Knicks have a treasure of first-round draft cash to invest, but Mitchell Robinson's recent play may derail any attempts to enhance the team's frontcourt. According to Yahoo Sports, the Clippers are still interested in Turner. Goga Bitadze, Indiana's fourth-year center, is the most likely to be dealt. If an opportunity occurs, the Pacers will be prepared to collaborate with Bitadze's agent to find him a new team, according to insiders, especially because Daniel Theis is expected to return in the coming weeks. Bitadze has gotten minimal playing time and has shown no desire in joining Indiana's G League team.
Will the Jazz be active in the market?
After Utah’s early-season success, league personnel are expecting the Jazz to introduce another seller into the trade deadline. Utah has received plenty of incoming calls on both Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt, sources told Yahoo Sports, with the Jazz’s perceived valuation of a first-round pick for each player. Perhaps Vanderbilt is another young forward who the Pacers believe has enough upside to grow alongside Turner.
The Jazz and Hawks have discussed a deal surrounding John Collins for Beasley and Vanderbilt, sources said, though Utah has lobbied Atlanta for a first-round pick in addition to Collins to complete that framework.
How can the Suns move Jae Crowder?
A three-team framework continues to be the most likely avenue to eventually grant Jae Crowder’s exit out of Phoenix. For the Suns to land a coveted target such as Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels, Phoenix could attempt to rope in Milwaukee, for example, as the Bucks have consistently discussed Grayson Allen with rival teams. McDaniels, however, is considered a favorite of Charlotte general manager Mitch Kupchak, sources said, and it would likely require more of a return than Allen and the second-round capital Milwaukee can deal to land McDaniels from the Hornets.
Kyle Kuzma’s future
Washington is another team that has expressed interest in Collins. But Wizards officials have stood firm that the franchise intends to keep Kyle Kuzma — a known Hawks target — past the trade deadline and hopes to re-sign the high-scoring forward this offseason after he declines the 2023-24 player option in his contract as expected.
76ers looking ahead
Philadelphia will be active in exploring ways to add to its quest for a championship, especially following the team’s recent 15-3 stretch. Philadelphia officials have been encouraged by the pairing of Joel Embiid and James Harden, as well as the team’s overall performance, despite each All-Star, Tyrese Maxey and other contributors missing significant time due to injury.
Richaun Holmes available
Richaun Holmes is available for trade, league sources told Yahoo Sports. After signing a four-year, $46 million deal in the 2021 offseason, Holmes has not been part of head coach Mike Brown’s rotation this season.
Daniel Weinman was crowned winner of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event on Monday, taking home a record breaking $12.1 million in winnings. Weinman had to outlast the other 10,043 entrants to take home the prize and get his hands on his share of live poker’s largest ever prize pool – a staggering $93,399,900. As well as taking home the prize money, 35-year-old Weinman also got his hands on the WSOP Main Event bracelet. The huge bracelet contains 500 grams of 10-karat yellow gold, as well as 2,352 various precious gemstones.
Daniel Weinman won the World Series of Poker's main event world championship on Monday in Las Vegas, earning $12.1 million along the way. Playing in the tournament for a 16th year, Weinman was tops in a deep pool of 10,043 players vying for $93.39 million. His victory came after just 164 hands at the final table. "I was honestly on the fence about even coming back and playing this tournament," the 35-year-old Atlanta native told reporters afterward. Weinman's final table featured Jan-Peter Jachtmann, who landed in fourth place and took home $3 million, as well as Toby Lewis, who finished seventh and secured $1.42 million. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the main event's entry pool far outpaced the previous record of 8,773 set in 2006. "I've always kind of felt that poker was kind of going in a dying direction, but to see the numbers at the World Series this year has been incredible," Weinman said. "And to win this main event, it doesn't feel real. I mean, [there's] so much luck in a poker tournament. I thought I played very well." Steven Jones finished second, securing $6.5 million. And Adam Walton settled for third and a $4 million prize.
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