NBA Rumors: Guards

Smith could see his two-way deal converted into a standard one after the trade that will send Thomas Bryant to the Pacers gets completed, Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Melton is expected to be included in the potential trade that would send Dennis Schroder to the Warriors, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

The Warriors are in advanced discussions to acquire Schroder via trade, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Teams around the league are looking at Bogdanovic as a potential trade option, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.

Reaves is dealing with a pelvis injury but is likely to return Friday against the Timberwolves, James Herbert of CBS Sports reports.

The Wizards are "increasingly likely" to pursue trades involving Brogdon, according to Marc Stein of Substack.

The Lakers are open to trading Russell before the deadline, potentially in a deal with the Wizards for Jonas Valanciunas, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

The Lakers are open to moving Vincent before the trade deadline, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

The Nets are expected to ask for a first-round pick in order to trade Schroder, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post.

Paul isn't expected to retire once his current contract with the Spurs expires at the end of the 2024-25 season, he stated in a recent interview with former San Antonio point guard Tony Parker. "I'm still trying to feel it out," Paul said. "I think the hardest part is like, I love this, like practice today, I love hooping, I love all of that. The hardest part is when I get home and I've gotta watch my kids' games on my iPad or whatnot, so that's the tug of war right now."

Murray is dealing with hamstring irritation, and his status for Friday's game against the Clippers is uncertain, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. "He got some good work in terms of treatment and player development Wednesday. And then we'll see how he feels from his work today. I'd say for Friday night, he's still going to be listed as questionable," head coach Mike Malone told Durando.

Micic is expected to be available in trade talks in the coming days and before the Feb. 6 deadline, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer speculates.

Allen is among the players the Suns could shop near the deadline, according to Evan Sidery of Forbes.com.

Brunson is playing better this season than in 2023-24, when he finished fifth in MVP voting, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.

The Raptors could be open to re-signing Carton in the near future if he recovers from his ankle injury, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Simons has been generating trade interest ahead of the deadline, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Teams have begun to express interest in McCollum ahead of the trade deadline, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

The Hornets are open to trading Martin, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.

Schroder is generating trade interest from around the NBA, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Paul is three assists away from moving into second place in the all-time assists leaderboard, and he'll likely move into that slot when the Spurs host New Orleans on Sunday, writes Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News.

Davis could be used as salary filler ahead of the trade deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Contending teams are monitoring Brogdon ahead of the trade deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Sexton is expected to draw interest ahead of the trade deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Clarkson is a trade candidate to watch ahead of the deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

League executives expect the Raptors to shop Brown's expiring $23 million contract, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.