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The Chicago Bulls made their first move of the trade deadline Saturday night, receiving two second-round picks and forward Dario Šarić while acting as facilitators in a three-team trade with the Sacramento Kings and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Later on Saturday, NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported the Kings are "sifting through a variety" of trade scenarios involving Ellis, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics linked.
Less than a week remains until the NBA trade deadline. On Feb. 5, we'll find out how much teams changed up their rosters for the home stretch of the season. It's the last chance for contenders to add more pieces and for rebuilding situations to add more draft capital.
And there are issues, such as bench scoring. While the Celtics have a group of younger players who have made unexpected impacts as reserves, the bench could use an offensive boost. Anfernee Simons, who has a $27 million expiring contract, has filled the role of bench scorer admirably but he needs help.
The Athletic attempted to put together the most competitive trade packages possible from teams as the NBA trade deadline nears.
Less than a week remains until the NBA trade deadline. On Feb. 5, we'll find out how much teams changed up their rosters for the home stretch of the season. It's the last chance for contenders to add more pieces and for rebuilding situations to add more draft capital.
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The 33-year-old Barnes had started 775 regular season games in a row. The veteran's contract is a valuable trade chip if the Spurs are to trade for a star, while Champagnie is on a team-friendly deal.