Report: Kings after Suns' Goran Dragic, Celtics also in mix
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Goran Dragic reportedly isn't long for Phoenix, but the Sacramento Kings want to keep him out west, Yahoo Sports' Marc Spears reports.
Kings want Goran Dragic “bad,” source said.Sac could move Jason Thompson & Nik Stauskas to clear salary cap space for max offer in offseason
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) February 18, 2015
Another team that could jump into the mix is the Boston Celtics, with ESPN's Marc Stein reporting that the team has emerged as an outside contender to land the All-NBA guard.
The Celtics have young players and a bevy of draft picks to dangle. In addition, Suns general manager Ryan McDonough worked for the Celtics for 10 years, including time as assistant general manager to Celtics GM Danny Ainge.
Boston, like Sacramento, would not be afraid to trade for a pending free agent, Stein notes.
Dragic reportedly told the Suns on Tuesday that he isn't interested in re-signing with the club, so it's expected Phoenix will try to move him before Thursday's trade deadline. Dragic can opt out of his deal this coming offseason.
The point guard's preferred trade destinations are reportedly the Miami Heat, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers, while the Houston Rockets -Dragic's former team - are apparently also in strong pursuit.
The 28-year-old reportedly gave the Suns a list of seven teams he's open to re-signing with in the event of a trade.
Dragic's averaging 17.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per 36 minutes in 52 starts.