Irving farce finally came to an end. In the end, Irving chose to exercise the $46.5 million player option for next season! In the past night, NBA had 7 signings and transactions, completing a big explosion. Let’s take a look.
, Lakers and Nets completed Irving trade discussions, and the Nets rejected the Lakers' offer.
According to the famous reporter Woj, Irving is indeed very interested in joining the Lakers, and the Nets have also allowed him to seek sign-and-trade options from other teams. But other than the Lakers, no other team plans to acquire Irving through a sign-and-trade. The Lakers and Nets completed Irving trade discussions. The Lakers' offer was centered on Westbrook , and the Nets rejected the Lakers' offer.
The Lakers can't trade James for Irving, nor can they trade Davis for Irving, so they can only trade Westbrook for Irving. Even if Westbrook's serious decline in status is not taken into account, it is impossible for the Nets to agree to the Lakers' offer based on the relationship between Westbrook and Durant . In the end, the two sides talked for a while.
, Irving will exercise the 36.5 million player option next season and continue to stay in the Nets.
Shams said that Irving will not choose the various options of applying for a trade after executing the player option, and will continue to stay with the Nets in the new season. Although Irving really wanted to join the Lakers, the trade method didn't work. There is another way for Irving to join the Lakers, which is to give up 36.5 million and sign with the Lakers for 6.4 million, but this method will cost Irving $30.1 million. In the end, Owen didn't regard money as dirt. The farce is over, Irving will continue to play for the Nets. Whether the Big Three combination of Irving + Simmons + Durant can lead the Nets to win the championship, we will wait and see next season.
3, Westbrook will exercise his $47.1 million player option for next season and become the Lakers' first offseason signing.
famous reporter Marc Stein reported that Westbrook will exercise his $47.1 million player option next season. Not counting the two-way contract, Westbrook also became the first offseason signing of the Lakers' first team. Lakers general manager Pelinka said that Westbrook will start the new season with the team. It's not that the Lakers don't want to send Westbrook away, but the Nets refused to even replace Irving, let alone other players. Since the trade cannot be made, the Lakers can only let Westbrook play for a while. I hope Lakers new coach Ham really can find a way to integrate Westbrook into the team.
4, Mr. 41 points is willing to cut his salary and renew his contract with the Lakers.
1-22 season, Monk played 76 games on behalf of the Lakers, averaging 13.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 47.3% from the field and 39.1% from the three-point range. In the final game between the Lakers and Nuggets , Monk scored 41 points and was in very good shape. This offseason, Monk becomes an unrestricted free agent. Monk talked about his contract extension in an interview. He said that people may not give him the contract he wants, but he is more comfortable staying here than in other teams. According to multiple league sources, the Lakers can give Monk a mid-level exception worth $6.4 million a year at most, and Monk can sign a multi-year contract with another team in the free market with an annual salary of $10-12 million.
5, No. 1 pick Banqueiro will sign with the Magic for 50.14 million in four years.
In this year's draft, Banqueiro unexpectedly defeated Smith and was selected as the top pick. According to regulations, Banqueiro will receive a four-year rookie contract of US$50.14 million. The four-year salaries are: 11.05 million, 11.6 million, 12.16 million (team option), and 15.33 million (team option). The annual salary in his rookie season is as high as 11.05 million. Banqueiro's starting point is already the ending point for many NBA players.
6, the Hawks are close to trading to get Dejounte Murray .
According to NBA reporter Zach Klein, the Hawks are currently close to trading for Spurs All-Star guard Dejounte Murray. The trading chips include Gallinari and multiple future first-round picks, Collins is not part of the deal.
7, Rooney will sign a multi-year contract with the Warriors.
famous reporter Marc Stein reported that Rooney played an important role in the Warriors' championship last season and is expected to renew a multi-year contract with the Warriors.
8, Bulls is expected to renew LaVine's contract for 210 million in five years.
LaVine's hope of renewing his contract with the Bulls is growing. The Bulls hope that LaVine can stay in Chicago for a long time. The two parties are expected to sign a five-year contract extension with a maximum salary of 210 million. As a result, the Lakers lost another star player they might have acquired.
