Point Guard Market Heats Up as Teams Seek Backcourt Help Before Trade Deadline
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The Kyle Lowry trade to Charlotte for Terry Rozier has set the market for point guards, with teams wanting at least a first-round pick to trade guards like Tyus Jones, Malcolm Brogdon, and Bruce Brown Jr.
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The Hawks are seeking 2 first-round picks and a starting-caliber player for Dejounte Murray, considered the top lead guard on the trade market.
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The Lakers have made the most aggressive offer so far for Murray, willing to trade a 2029 first-rounder and a pick swap.
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Several teams like the Jazz, Suns, and Knicks need backcourt help and are exploring options.
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Guards like Devonte' Graham, Cameron Payne, Cory Joseph, and Davion Mitchell are also known to be available in trades.