Overview
- Rival executives identify Sacramento as the leading seller entering the deadline, with inquiries welcomed on most of the roster except Keegan Murray and rookie Nique Clifford.
- The Kings have made Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan available and are fielding chatter on Domantas Sabonis but say they will not attach draft picks or Keon Ellis to move money.
- Reporting ties the hard line to a 6–20 start and several large multi‑year contracts that constrain potential trade returns.
- Around the league, teams are monitoring James Harden’s status with the Clippers as his age, contract and L.A.’s results could make him available.
- Indiana has shown interest in Walker Kessler as Utah signals no intent to move him before restricted free agency, and questions remain about whether Miami could trade Terry Rozier while he is on leave.