NBA Trade Rumors, News: Gerald Green, Tayshaun Prince, Bulls, Cavs, Blazers

NBA Trade Rumors, News: Gerald Green, Tayshaun Prince, Bulls, Cavs, Blazers
Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green drives on Detroit Pistons forward Caron Butler (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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The NBA trade rumors and news are heating up, with the latest teams in the mix including the Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Utah Jazz.

Check out the latest buzz below.

Green to Bulls?

The Bulls have two fairly good but not great players at small forward, and the latest speculation has the team acquiring Gerald Green from the Suns.

“With Jimmy Butler god-ing at the 2 spot, the Bulls could really use an upgrade over Mike Dunleavy at the 3. Doug McDermott isn’t equipped to defend small forwards, and Tony Snell still looks lost,” Bleacher Report noted.

“Chicago’s three-point shooting has also tapered off after a blistering beginning. It still ranks 12th in long-range efficiency, but it could use another catch-and-shoot weapon capable of playing defense without sending Thibodeau into fits of facial rage that were once reserved for Nate Robinson.

“Green is shooting 37.3 percent from deep overall, including 38.2 percent on spot-up opportunities. He’s also in the last year of an incredibly reasonable deal. With so much already invested in perimeter firepower—and Goran Dragic approaching free agency—the Phoenix Suns might be inclined to move him rather than pay him.”

The deal would have the Bulls send a slew of players--Cameron Bairstow, Nazr Mohammed, and Snell--along with the top-10 protected first-round pick they have from the Sacramento Kings to Phoenix for Green.

There’s no sign this trade is actually in the works, leaving it pure speculation for now.

Cavs Interested in Tayshaun Prince

Memphis Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince (21) shoots over Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince (21) shoots over Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. AP Photo/Brandon Dill
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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