A new NBA trade rumor may open the door to the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring an underrated scoring guard before the trade deadline.

It might be a reaction to the news that Jalen Johnson will be out for the season. Nevertheless, the Atlanta Hawks are getting more talkative as the trade deadline approaches.

The Atlanta Hawks are the ninth seed in the East with a 22-25 record and are looking for some improvements by next week. They have a lot of powerful players who they want to hold on to, but they are willing to part ways with several stars.

The Phoenix Suns have had conversations with rival teams, including the Atlanta Hawks, about a trade involving veteran center Jusuf Nurkić, according to

Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons to a 114-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 29 points and Malik Beasley adding 19 off the bench.

The Milwaukee Bucks could make some changes, and a former target could finally get a chance to play with Giannis Antetokounmpo and company.

Expect a thriving Houston Rockets team to cover the spread in their matchup against an ailing Atlanta Hawks for tonight's best bet.

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is listed as probable for the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite a right hamstring tightness. With other key players like Jalen Johnson and Clint Capela sidelined,

Toronto Raptors Top Performers Scottie Barnes – 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists Bruce Brown – 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists Atlanta Hawks Top Performers Dyson Daniels – 22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists,

Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland's status for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks remains uncertain. His absence could increase the pressure on teammate Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs, 38-9, aim to avenge prior losses to a Hawks team missing key players.

Bogdanovic has missed Atlanta's past two games and will remain away from the team Thursday. The veteran sharpshooter's next chance to return to the Hawks ' lineup arrives Saturday against the Pacers, although it's unclear when he'll rejoin the squad. De'Andre Hunter and Zaccharie Risacher should play extra minutes on the wing in the meantime.