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NBA rumors: Heat, 76ers considering trades for Lowry as deadline nears
The Toronto Raptors' downward spiral continued on Monday, adding more fuel to the fire ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
With the season in disarray, trade talks surrounding Norman Powell and Kyle Lowry continue to heat up, and it may come down to the wire.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that both the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers have discussed several deals for Powell and Lowry. Both the Sixers and Heat are reportedly showing restraint about how much they're willing to offer for the perennial All-Star Lowry.
Sources: Raptors discussing Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell deals on multiple fronts and those talks are expected to extend into Wednesday --- and perhaps even Thursday. Philadelphia, Miami are interested in Lowry, but both have shown restraint in how far they'll go to get a deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 24, 2021
Sportsnet's Michael Grange reported that the point of contention surrounding a deal between the Raptors and the Heat is Miami's willingness to give up Tyler Herro. Miami is reportedly willing to trade Duncan Robinson, but Toronto prefers the 21-year-old Herro.
The sticking point in a Lowry-to-Miami scenario is Tyler Herro. Miami is ok to give up 26yo Robinson, a pending RFA who might be pricy to sign; Raptors prefer 21yo Herro who is on 2nd year of rookie deal.
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) March 23, 2021
It was reported on Sunday that the Heat are Lowry's preferred destination if he is dealt, and that the Raptors would be asking for either Duncan Robinson or Herro in return. This move would allow Lowry to play for a championship contender while also uniting him with close friend Jimmy Butler.
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on the Hoop Collective podcast that the Brooklyn Nets have emerged as a potential destination for Powell. The six-year veteran is having a breakout year and developing into one of the league’s elite scorers, averaging 19.5 points per game while shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 43.4 percent from beyond the arc.
Windhorst suggested the Raptors could potentially acquire Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who is out for the year with a knee injury, in exchange for Powell if a deal were to be made prior to the deadline. Dinwiddie averaged 20.6 points and 6.8 assists per game during the 2019-2020 season.
Meanwhile, trade talks continue to swirl around Lowry, with Windhorst reporting that the six-time All-Star could have his next contract in place by this week, whether it's by re-signing in Toronto or following a trade to the Heat or 76ers.
"Kyle Lowry's free agency is happening right now. The expectation is that Kyle Lowry is going to have a new contract by the end of this week. It's either going to be to stay in Toronto . . . it's going to be Miami or it's going to be Philadelphia."
- Brian Windhorst pic.twitter.com/SCjfgSfxkY— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) March 23, 2021
Between Powell and Lowry’s scoring, leadership, and championship pedigree, it’s clear they have the talent to help teams compete for a title, it’s just a question of where they will end up after the trade deadline.
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