NBA Trade Rumors: 5 stars expected to dominate headlines in February

#3 Lonzo Ball, New Orleans Pelicans

Lonzo Ball and Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans management is focused on building a young roster that could contend for a title in a few years. In the process, they have amassed 1st round draft picks, and guard Lonzo Ball could be the next player on his way out.

Reports indicate that the former LA Lakers star has earmarked the Chicago Bulls as his preferred destination, and it won't be a surprise to see him play in the Eastern Conference next month.

Latest @ForbesSports is on the Lonzo Ball trade rumor. While Ball has been disappointing this season, a trade is at least worth exploring. Think he could be intriguing the way the Bulls are playing under Billy D. https://t.co/udiF7OmZzJ

— Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) February 4, 2021

#4 Victor Oladipo, Houston Rockets

Victor Oladipo and DeMarcus Boogie Cousins of the Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets have been the talk of the town in recent weeks, due to the blockbuster James Harden NBA trade which saw them acquire Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo. The former All-Star has been a impressive player for Houston, fulfilling the dual role of scorer and facilitator.

However, Oladipo is on an expiring contract and the Rockets are looking to move him. He has shown flashes of the form that earned him an All-NBA Third Team selection, and there are multiple franchises in the league who could use his services.

Report: The Rockets could potentially trade Victor Oladipo, via @TimBontemps pic.twitter.com/Y7xz5nQYoe

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 4, 2021

#5 Austin Rivers, New York Knicks

New York Knicks v Atlanta Hawks

Austin Rivers was signed by the New York Knicks in the offseason to play the role of a key bench player and provide a strong a locker room presence. The former Rockets star has fulfilled his role, and recent NBA Trade Rumors indicate mutiple championship contenders are interested in acquiring him.

Rivers is a versatile player who can slot in at either of the two guard spots. He is a good shooter and playmaker, and can hold his own on the defensive end. The Brooklyn Nets have vacant spots on the roster, and Rivers would be a good addition to a star-studded squad.

Austin Rivers is likely to become a player that contenders seek in trade talks, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/8ZP0rzG2ki

— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) February 7, 2021