TORONTO — Trade rumors spiked during All-Star Weekend, and one gaining some traction involves the Nets.
Sources maintain the Raptors and Nets are talking — in basic, non-specific terms, one source said — about Thaddeus Young (1) as Toronto seeks forward help.
Minnesota’s youth and depth could lead to a possible trade of point guard Ricky Rubio, whose name surfaced amid the rumors as a possible target for the Pacers (2), along with Atlanta’s Jeff Teague.
One league exec claimed the Hawks “are going to break up that team,” so Teague, Kyle Korver and Al Horford have been mentioned as candidates to move. Korver may entice the Cavs (3), while Boston could be looking at Horford or Houston’s Dwight Howard (4).
The Clippers also are said to be looking for a shooting big (5) to sit free-throw disaster DeAndre Jordan late in games.