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The legendary basketball impact of the biggest trade rumors swirling around the NBA

ballervisions 2026年1月15日

We are three weeks from the Feb. deadline. 5 NBA Trade, and the smoke is heating up with some big names. Let’s cut through the noise and focus on what really matters on your fantasy basketball roster.

Ja Morant: They Don’t Want You to Play Football

Memphis is entertaining offers for its two-time All-Star, and ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that “Miami, Sacramento and several other teams have a level of interest” in Morant, and the Grizzlies are looking for young players and draft picks.

The numbers this season aren’t good for Ja’s standards: 19.0 PPG on 40.1% shooting – both career lows – while connecting on just 20.8% from 3. He only played in 18 games this year due to injuries and that one-game suspension. Add in things off the court and his recent feud with teammate Vince Williams Jr. before Thursday’s game in Berlin … yes, Ja era is a wrap.

There is a big conflict between Ja and the front office. Now, bleed in their locker room. The pivot from Morant is the right move. And if tomorrow’s picks and young players are the goal, take out Jaren Jackson Jr., too. JJJ’s agent, Rich Paul, is already lobbying the media (smh). Either way, this team is done with Morant – a trade is coming.

Taking a dream: If you have Ja, wait for this. Or trade it – just like real life, you’ll be selling less. Of the rumored teams, I like Miami the most if they can move Tyler Herro. It’s a group that no one talks about, but it works in Brooklyn too. The real winner, however, will be Cam Spencer (25% registered). He has become a major asset for the assists and scoring between the guards.

Jonathan Kuminga: DNPs without credentials

Kuminga is eligible for trading on Jan. 15 and the situation can move quickly. He’s been racking up DNPs all season, averaging 11.8 PPG on 43.1% shooting in 24.8 minutes after starting the year at 17.2 PPG through nine games. Steve Kerr has made him unplayable, and Jake Fischer reports that “there is no strong market.” I’ve seen the Lakers, Kings and Bulls linked to interest in JK.

Whoever Golden State decides to deal, according to Fischer, they want a “legitimate rotation piece (or two)” in return (who doesn’t?). It also won’t take long-term money with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green’s deals expiring in 2027. The Warriors apparently want Michael Porter Jr. (more on him in a second), but that might take another team to come out. It’s hard to see the Dubs doing anything after dropping their former lottery pick to this level – a really bad job.

Taking a dream: Nothing to see here. Kuminga is only 23 years old. However, he is not a good fantasy player in 9-cat or High Score formats. Deep leagues, I can get behind him, depending on the destination. Brooklyn will be fine without MPJ. I saw Chicago, too, but it has more talent to take away from JK, which is, the whole point. He is looking for a star role and has not yet shown enough consistency and the opportunity to show that “upward.” LA is not either.

Michael Porter Jr.: Brooklyn’s best trading chip

MPJ is having a breakout year in Brooklyn — 25.9 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 3.3 AST in 49/40/84 splits. John Hollinger of The Athletic called Porter a “lock” to be traded. Then there’s Marc Stein, who feels Brooklyn may not want to move him.

Brooklyn owes Houston an unprotected swap through 2027, so taking the tanks next year is pointless. Porter is 27 and having his best season by a long shot; All-Star eligible. But he has an injury history (bad back) and will want a raise after becoming a star in BK. He is highly sought after right now and the Nets should consider trading for more. Whether it’s a competitor or a mid-level team looking for a promotion, take the best selection offer and the smallest assets. If he makes it happen, let’s hope he doesn’t write any more PGs.

Taking a dream: Porter is a top-35 asset across all formats. If he moves, his efficiency may decrease with the slightest touch. If he stays, he continues to eat. Anyway, hold on.

Anthony Davis: Recent injuries put fantasy managers in a bind

Rich Paul wants Dallas to trade Anthony Davis despite AD’s hand injury, which is expected to sideline him for at least six weeks. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports that it’s “very clear” that this is Paul’s best move. The Mavericks are not moving. “Rich Paul is not going to hurt us,” a Dallas source told MacMahon.

Davis is averaging 20.4 PPG and 11.1 RPG when healthy, but has only played in 20 games. He owes $54.1M this year. Since joining the Mavs, he has scored 20 points. To think that an extension is on the way is not easy considering the problems of his availability.

Taking a dream: Davis opted not to have surgery and will be out at least six weeks. The fantasy managers who own the AD should demand that he be traded so that there is more responsibility on the team that acquired him to get an early return on their investment. A strong Dallas team has no incentive to move him back immediately. If you have him, keep the deadline and pray for a trade. Besides, he’ll be a decided bait like Zach Edey.

Zach LaVine: Milwaukee’s Desperation Play

Milwaukee has “worked hard lately” on Sacramento’s Zach LaVine, per Sam Amick of The Athletic, and Marc Stein added LaVine’s camp may decline his $49M option to make a deal. Chris Haynes reports that the Bucks are on a “huge rush” to add talent.

The money is bad: LaVine makes $47.5M. Milwaukee will need to deal with Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis and possibly add a third team. The Buckeyes are on top of the second round and don’t own their first pick until 2031. They’re also not good on defense, allowing 116 points per 100 possessions, which ranks 20th in the NBA.

LaVine is averaging 20.0 PPG on a solid break, but at 30, he’s not moving the needle for anyone, especially on defense.

Taking a dream: You need to get out of Sac Town in a very bad way. It doesn’t work, as long as the Kings can figure out how to go with the two of LaVine, Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis, it will be better for everyone. The Buckeyes would be a solid landing spot for LaVine, though. Portis would have more value than Kuzma anywhere, but I’d much rather see what happens with Ryan Rollins. He’s having a career year, but whoever enters the fray with LaVine’s skill set changes things.

Final thoughts

We always want to see effective trade deadlines, but in the era of this new CBA and aprons, I think all the smoke will clear with limited movement overall. And to be honest? The biggest name that goes over all of this isn’t even officially on the market; the Buckeyes are 11-18, and every team will be quietly calculating what it will take to land Giannis Antetokounmpo. That is the real domino, the one that everyone is waiting to see if it falls.