The Toronto Raptors are expected to trade Andrea Bargnani before the end of the 2012-13 season.

One source close to the situation said Friday that Bargnani is "a lock to be moved."

Bargnani has two years and $22 million left on his contract.

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons are two teams that have made it clear they are highly interested in DeMarcus Cousins if and when he becomes available, according to front office sources.

Still, Cousins assuredly has plenty more teams interested in acquiring him from the Sacramento Kings.

Despite DeMarcus Cousins' recent suspension handed out by the Sacramento Kings, co-owners Gavin and Joe Maloof are still reluctant to trade the young big man, according to sources.

Among potential suitors, there is a growing belief that GM Geoff Petrie would be willing to part ways with Cousins in exchange for a quality veteran player or two who could bring instant improvement.

Tyreke Evans feels he has to prove his worth in the NBA all over again after an inconsistent second and third season. Evans' role has changed frequently during his tenure with the Sacramento Kings.

Evans could be a trade candidate if the Kings feel re-signing him in the offseason as a restricted free agent is unlikely.

"I'm just here to play basketball," said Evans. "If I get traded, that's what happens."

The Chicago Bulls may waive Nate Robinson and his non-guaranteed contract by Jan. 10 if Marquis Teague continues to play well in his extended minutes.

The development of Teague, presence of Kirk Hinrich and possible return of Derrick Rose could make Robinson expendable.

Sources said that Richard Hamilton has already been shopping in trade talks, which are expected to intensify before the February deadline.

The Bulls' current payroll of $73,548,450 stands $3,241,450 above the luxury tax threshold.

The Bulls have never paid the luxury tax despite being a high revenue team.

J.J. Redick has been a player already mentioned frequently in trade rumors, but a source says the Orlando Magic have no urgency in moving him.

The likeliest trade partners for the Magic are the Bulls, Grizzlies, Wolves, Bucks and Jazz.

With Andrew Bynum's return date remaining an entire mystery, a rival NBA general manager said the Philadelphia 76ers have made trade inquiries about acquiring a starting caliber center.

Bynum will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason and is likely to receive a max contract offer even if he doesn't play a single game this season.

"They got to be a little panicked now," one GM said. "They could get a really interesting deal for him. I could see them doing that."

The Charlotte Bobcats are interested in trading Gerald Henderson, according to a source.

The Bobcats have Henderson coming off the bench with rookie Jeff Taylor starting.

Henderson will be a restricted free agent in the offseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers want to give Pau Gasol an opportunity to work within Mike D'Antoni's system when he returns from knee tendinitis.

But multiple sources say the Lakers are prepared to trade Gasol for a younger and more athletic forward and bench depth should he struggle.

The Los Angeles Lakers are considering adding a point guard, according to a source.

Steve Nash and Steve Blake remain out, leaving Chris Duhon and Darius Morris to handle point guard duties.

Nash's return date remains uncertain.