{"id":17992,"date":"2024-12-16T14:12:09","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T14:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=17992"},"modified":"2024-12-16T14:12:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T14:12:09","slug":"nba-trade-rumors-trail-blazers-100-million-guard-sparks-interest-from-orlando-magic-miami-heat-ahead-of-trade-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=17992","title":{"rendered":"NBA Trade Rumors: Trail Blazers\u2019 $100 million guard sparks interest from Orlando Magic &#038; Miami Heat ahead of trade deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24928817-1734305163.jpeg\" alt=\"NBA: Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers - Source: Imagn\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-idx=\"0\" data-imp-id=\"article_paragraph_0\">NBA trade rumors are swirling once again as Portland Trail Blazers guard\u00a0Anfernee Simons\u00a0is reportedly being targeted by the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. According to multiple reports, the $100 million guard has drawn interest from a plethora of teams.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p data-idx=\"1\" data-imp-id=\"article_paragraph_1\">Simons, 25, leads the Trail Blazers with 17.1 points, 4.5 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game. While his shooting has been less consistent this season, shooting 40.8% and 32.5% from beyond the arc, he is a career 38.2% 3-point shooter capable of delivering instant offense for teams.<\/p>\n<p data-idx=\"2\" data-imp-id=\"article_paragraph_2\">As per odds shared by NBA Central on X (formerly Twitter) from the sportsbook Bovada, the Orlando Magic (+400) and Miami Heat (+500) are leading the race to acquire the guard, who is in the third year of a four-year, $100 million contract.<\/p>\n<p data-idx=\"3\" data-imp-id=\"article_paragraph_3\">Additional contenders to land him include the San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets,\u00a0Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"embed\">\n<div class=\"sk-embed-wrapper\" data-embed-type=\"tweet\">\n<div class=\"sk-embed-container\">\n<div class=\"sk-embed-content\">\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=EpicTL&amp;dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1868426597205692751&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportskeeda.com%2Fbasketball%2Frumor-nba-trade-rumors-trail-blazers-100-million-guard-sparks-interest-orlando-magic-miami-heat-ahead-trade-deadline&amp;sessionId=4266d86159484d6ba58666d5caa88ba25b36ea79&amp;siteScreenName=sportskeeda&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1868426597205692751\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Should Magic or Heat acquire Anfernee Simons before NBA trade deadline?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg 1920w\" alt=\"NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers - Source: Imagn\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg 1920w\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2024\/12\/24984263-1734306046.jpeg?w=640\" \/><figcaption>NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers \u2013 Source: Imagn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-idx=\"5\" data-imp-id=\"article_paragraph_5\">Anfernee Simons is one of the most discussed players in recent NBA trade talks. He has been the Trail Blazers\u2019 best backcourt player during their rebuild, and his leadership has garnered the attention of several teams across the league. Some notable teams feature the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat.<\/p>\n<p data-idx=\"6\" data-imp-id=\"article_paragraph_6\">Through nearly 30 games in the 2024\u201325 season, the Magic and Heat rank among the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Orlando sits third with a 17-10 record, while Miami holds fifth place at 13-10. Both teams should be eager to upgrade their rosters ahead of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.<\/p>\n<p data-idx=\"7\" data-imp-id=\"article_paragraph_7\">Between the two teams, the Orlando Magic, who are currently without stars Paolo Banchero and\u00a0Franz Wagner, could have Anfernee Simons carry the team in their absence. However, he may come at a price, and the Magic should be willing to add a young piece, such as Anthony Black, to appease Portland.<\/p>\n<p data-idx=\"8\" data-imp-id=\"article_paragraph_8\">If the Magic does land Simons before the NBA trade deadline, they will add another young star to their roster. However, if the Miami Heat manage to land the Portland Trail Blazers star, they would add a dynamic scorer who can help both during the regular season and in the playoffs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NBA trade rumors are swirling once again as Portland Trail Blazers guard\u00a0Anfernee Simons\u00a0is reportedly being targeted by the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. 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