January in the NBA is going out with a bang. Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has joined Jimmy Butler as the second All-Star in trade rumors. The fantasy implications of these potential moves would be enormous.
Fringe All-Stars like Cam Johnson, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic are also reportedly being shopped around by their respective squads. Again, there’d be some pretty serious changes to fantasy should they be moved ahead of the February 6 deadline.
We’re approaching a fun week. Week 14 of fantasy basketball trade advice is here to get you ready for it.
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Fantasy Basketball Trade Advice (Week 14)
Trade For
Jimmy Butler (PF, SF, SG – MIA)
While serving an indefinite suspension, Jimmy Butler’s fantasy value is at its very lowest. Decide whether or not the team in your league that rosters Butler needs wins and shop for him. If they need some production in Butler’s stead, swoop in and grab him if you can take on the uncertainty.
Butler seems healthy (by his standards) and he has an incentive to play well and often due to his upcoming player option.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Higher: Keyonte George (G – UTA), Isaiah Hartenstein (C – OKC)
Trade Away
A Collin Sexton trade doesn’t appear imminent, but with how Isaiah Collier has been playing, Utah would be wise to capitalize on Sexton’s strong year.
Sexton is averaging 18.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists on impressive 47.9%/41.4%/89% shooting splits. Amid a seven-game losing streak, Utah can likely fetch a first-round pick for Sexton and then give greater minutes to Collier and Keyonte George.
It’s incredibly unlikely Sexton would match those stellar numbers on a different team. Play the situation by ear if you roster Sexton.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Lower: Kawhi Leonard (F – LAC)
Trade For
Josh Giddey (PG, SG, SF – CHI)
Chicago seems close to offloading Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine, whose averages combine for 43.8 points and 31.8 field goal attempts per game on the year.
The guard trio of Josh Giddey, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White are the next three up in those same metrics on the Bulls. Because of Giddey’s versatility and success as a rebounder and passer, his floor is higher than that of Dosunmu and White. A shooting volume bump for Giddey could make him an incredible addition.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Higher: Jordan Poole (G – WAS), Fred VanVleet (G – HOU)
Trade Away
Six players are averaging between seven and 14 points behind Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard on the Bucks’ depth chart. Lopez, 36, is without much of a consistent offensive role despite averaging his most minutes in almost a decade.
Lopez has been posting lows in points, rebounds, blocks and field goal percentage since 2022. Because his minutes are so high, there isn’t any reason to believe Lopez will take on more volume.
Players to Trade Him For Who Are Ranked Lower: D’Angelo Russell (G – BKN), Ausar Thompson (F – DET), Zach Edey (C – MEM)
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