The Athletic’s Sam Amick is clear that he doesn’t know which way the James Harden for Ben Simmons discussion if there are discussions will go, but suggests that whatever leverage the Nets now.
<p>The <a class='ath autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/nba/'>NBA</a> trade deadline is Feb. 10, and moves are starting to be starting to be made. On Sunday afternoon, Chris LeVert was <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/cavs-acquire-caris-levert-from-pacers-for-ricky-rubio-draft-picks-sources/iSzufsJOfpBA/" target= self>traded to the Cavs from the Pacers</a> in a move that went down while LeVert was literally about to lace up against his new team. Zach Harper <a href="https://theathletic.com/3114814/2022/02/06/pacers-trade-caris-levert-to-cavs-for-ricky-rubio-and-picks-instant-grades-and-analysis/" target= self>has a full analysis here</a>, giving solid marks to the <a class='ath autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/team/cavaliers/'>Cavs</a>.</p><p></p><p>Others we're watching: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3088096/2022
<p>The <a class='ath autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/nba/'>NBA</a> trade deadline is Feb. 10, and there haven't been any blockbuster deals just yet. <a href="https://theathletic.com/3088096/2022/01/24/with-ben-simmons-james-harden-trade-a-hope-worth-waiting-for-sources-say-sixers-prefer-a-summer-deal/" target= self>Will the 76ers hold on to Ben Simmons until the summer</a>? Are the <a class='ath autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/team/lakers/'>Lakers</a> looking to make any moves? <a href="https://theathletic.com/3016209/2021/12/14/should-the-pistons-trade-for-myles-turner-caris-levert-domantas-sabonis-what-would-it-take/" target= self>Will the Pacers shake up things amid a rocky start to their season</a>? <a href="https://theathletic.com/3087762/2022/01/24/pistons-mailbag-what-im-hearing-about-detroit-as-nba-trade-deadline-nears/" target=