NBA

The Raptors are unwilling to trade Scottie Barnes for Kevin Durant

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4 years ago

July 6, 2022

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The Raptors are unwilling to trade Scottie Barnes for Kevin Durant

Speculation has been around the Raptors for a while now on if they are still “lurking,” who they would give up and who they wouldn’t, and different things like that. Pretty much looking at the odds, even with the Suns in the lead to land Kevin Durant, Toronto is a team that has serious interest with the best trade package to do so – in theory.

However, things may get complicating for the Raptors as they do not want to move off of one piece. This piece was a huge piece to be considered into the Kevin Durant trade, that piece? It would be Scottie Barnes. Barnes has been recognized as the upcoming future for the Raptors, a player that is going to make an impact for this team.

The two-way star is projected to do big things in this NBA, and he is only in his second season. In his first season, Barnes won the Rookie of the Year Award. Plus, there has always been doubt to whether or not we would see the Raptors give up that much for Kevin Durant. Despite him being a legend, teams have to be smart in not gutting their entire roster and future just to obtain one player – no matter how good he is.

Many ESPN experts, like Windhorst Lowe, were speculating on this too. Lowe was uncertain, while Windhorst didn’t believe he was going to be included in the trade. Toronto will still be in the running, but, as things stand currently, we will see Phoenix in the lead to most likely land Kevin Durant.

Grizzlies

Grizzlies Want At Least One First-Rounder For Ja Morant

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1 hour ago

January 27, 2026

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According to Marc Stein, the Memphis Grizzlies are looking for at least one first-round pick to comfortably move off of Ja Morant.

Since reports stirred up weeks ago, variations of what Memphis would want has fluctuated from multiple picks and a young player to just a young player; however, now, with official confirmation, the Grizzlies are at least looking for a first-rounder.

Currently, Morant is dealing with an elbow sprain, which will sideline him through the NBA trade deadline. This comes after his eventual return from a calf injury.

Due to shaky statistical play and injuries, the 26-year-old has a very limited trade market. Not many teams, this now includes the New Orleans Pelicans, are wanting to trade for the superstar point guard.

Outside of names like the Miami Heat, there hasn’t been a concrete frontrunner who undoubtedly wants Morant. Right now, it is unclear whether or not he will be moved by the deadline.

Hawks

Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles Recovery) To Be Re-Evaluated In One Week

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1 hour ago

January 27, 2026

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According to the Atlanta Hawks, Kristaps Porzingis, who has only appeared in 17 games this season, will be out another week due to left Achilles tendinitis.

The 30-year-old will undergo re-evaluation in one week.

This season, Porzingis has averaged 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.

NBA

Rockets Making Tari Eason Untouchable In Trade Talks

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6 hours ago

January 27, 2026

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With the February 5th trade deadline around the corner, according to Marc Stein, the Houston Rockets have made it clear to teams that Tari Eason is untouchable in any potential trade conversations.

Houston has seemingly always valued the 24-year-old, as they see the potential he has to be a solid player within their playoff-contending system.

The fourth-year player will be a restricted free agent this upcoming offseason.

This season, Eason is averaging 12.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.