Deveney’s Latest: Lowry, D. Robinson, Crowder, Okoro, G. Williams, Warriors

The heat couldn’t find a buyer Kyle Lowry and may not be able to work out a meaningful deal before the deadline, writes Heavy’s Sean Deveney. Sources tell Deveney that Miami turned down trade offers from Lowry nets, outsider And wood wolves and failed to generate much traction with any other team.

Lowry’s age (36) and contract (fully guaranteed next season at $29.68 million) were major obstacles in finding a commercial partner. Additionally, he was limited to 44 games due to injuries, including a recent battle with left knee pain that could sideline him through the All-Star break.

The Heat haven’t found a big market for either Duncan Robinson, who is under $57 million over the next three years, although final season is not fully guaranteed. Robinson has reduced his playing time this season and underwent finger surgery in January. Deveney suggests Miami need to attach a future first-round pick and young player to trade Lowry or Robinson, and he notes that some teams have expressed interest in Rookie Nikola Jovic And Max Strauss.

“They thought they would have more assets at that point that Robinson could play better, that (Victor) Oladipo would be better that Omer (Jurtseven) would be better, this Strus would be better, this Lowry would have value.” an NBA executive told Deveney. “So they were confident that they would move. But they’ve pretty much missed all of those bets, and it’s going to be difficult to follow through.

Deveney passed on a few more rumors:

• The to sunbathe seem willing to accept Caleb Martin of the heat in exchange for Jae Crowder, but Miami is reluctant to part ways with Martin, who is 27 and on an affordable contract. Sources tell Deveney that Phoenix is ​​in discussion with several other teams about Crowder, including the nets.
• The Cavaliers probably won’t bother with another wing if the cost is high Isaac Okoroaccording to Deveney, who notes that Cleveland spoke about it Josh Hart with the Trailblazer, Bojan Bogdanovic with the Pistons And Malik Beasley with the jazz.
• The Celts don’t explore Grant Williams Trades before the deadline, Deveney adds. Though Williams will be a free agent this summer after failing to secure a contract extension, Boston prefers to stick with him at his current bargain price of $4.3 million and may consider an offseason sign-and-trade .
• The warrior hear offers for Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody And James Wisemanbut Deveney hears their commercial value may have dropped due to lack of game time.