Multiple sources tell Lowe that the
Nuggets are gauging the willingness of other teams to trade for
Kenneth Faried. The sources say Denver is demanding plenty in return for the power forward, and Nuggets officials deny they’ve had any talks with other teams about Faried, but Lowe predicts a deal will happen.
The
Hawks‘ roster is “built to trade,” but Ferry has emphatically turned away teams calling about
Al Horford‘s availability, Lowe hears.
The NBA is considering the removal of the center position from All-NBA teams, shifting to two backcourt and three frontcourt players as the league did with the All-Star ballot last season. That could alleviate a logjam among forwards and result in more money for
Paul George, whose new extension will become more lucrative if he earns another All-NBA selection, under the terms of the
Derrick Rose Rule.
Several executives believe
Jason Collins will find an NBA home after January 10th, the date when all contracts become guaranteed for the season. Many of the guys on
non-guaranteed deals will be released in advance of that date, creating opportunities for teams to sign the player who would become the first openly gay male athlete in major North American pro sports.