I think this is the moment where reporters are at a significant disadvantage. They do not have access to front office conversations yet they are trying to speculate about what the teams will do. Most of it comes out sounding no better than what any informed fans could say.
As long as there is no deal, they can say "there is no deal". Whoop-de-do.
If there is a player that a team likes, they can say "significant traction". What does that mean? Really, nothing.
It's going to be an interesting evening. Until then, all speculation, all the time.