NBA Rumors Roundup: Trae Young could end up with the LA Lakers, Boston Celtics unlikely to acquire Jakob Poeltl, and more

NBA trade deadline is right around the corner and some teams are expected to be active. Trae Young might not be available right now, but could end up with the LA Lakers if he wants out of the Atlanta Hawks.

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are unlikely to acquire Jakob Poeltl from the San Antonio Spurs. Poeltl has been linked to several teams this season since he's in the final year of his contract.

Here are the latest NBA trade rumors for Jan. 27 brought to you by Sportskeeda.

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Trae Young could end up with the LA Lakers

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young's relationship with the Atlanta Hawks is slowly deteriorating. Young could request a trade if the Hawks fail in the playoffs. It might even hinge on Nate McMillan remaining as their head coach.

Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus cited a source as saying that if Young wants out of the Hawks, the LA Lakers are a likely destination. Young is represented by Klutch Sports, the same agency that handles LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

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"I think Trae will want out after the season," the source said. "The Hawks probably try to get out of John Collins and others by the deadline, but Trae's a long shot. Maybe the (Lakers) in July with his ties to Klutch (Sports)."

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Boston Celtics unlikely to acquire Jakob Poeltl

Jakob Poeltl of the San Antonio Spurs

Despite having the best record in the NBA, the Boston Celtics might be looking to further improve their roster. They have been linked with San Antonio Spurs big man Jakob Poeltl, who is in the final year of his contract.

According to Jay King of The Athletic, sources around the NBA believe that the Celtics are unlikely to acquire Poeltl. The presence of Al Horford and Robert Williams III in Boston prevents any long-term contract for the Austrian center.

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8 NBA teams interested in Fred VanVleet

Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors

Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors might be the most sought-after player on the NBA trade market. VanVleet could opt out of his contract at the end of the season and become a free agent. The Raptors likely don't want him to leave for free, so he could be made available for a trade.

Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report reported that at least eight NBA teams are interested in VanVleet. They are the LA Lakers, Miami Heat, LA Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. The Raptors could trade VanVleet for two young players and a first-round pick.

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Miami Heat unwilling to offer Caleb Martin for Jae Crowder

Jae Crowder of the Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are still trying to trade Jae Crowder, who has not played a single game this season. One of the teams linked with Crowder is the Miami Heat, a team looking to improve their roster in order to return to the Eastern Conference finals.

Anthony Chiang and Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald noted that the Heat are offering Duncan Robinson in exchange for Crowder. However, the Suns are more interested in Caleb Martin, who the Heat are unwilling to part ways ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

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At least 3 NBA teams interested in Eric Gordon

Eric Gordon of the Houston Rockets

Eric Gordon has been stuck with the Houston Rockets, but that could all change ahead of the Feb. 9 deadline. Gordon is garnering interest around the league, with at least three teams looking at him as a potential option.

According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the LA Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns are interested in Gordon. However, the Rockets are reportedly not in a rush to trade him due to his contract. He has a partially-guaranteed deal next season, which could prove useful in the offseason.

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