As the draft approaches, teams are also stepping up negotiations, and there are more and more trade rumors. On June 22, Beijing time, the US media Fadeaway World combined recent transaction dynamics to predict 7 blockbuster transactions that may occur on draft night. Let's take a look -
Predicted trade 1: The Lakers sent Westbrook and got the Rockets Wall
Westbrook is not a bad player, but he is not suitable for the Lakers' system. The US media believes that Wall is very good Suitable for the Lakers and can play the role of the third star behind James. He defends well on the perimeter and can organize offense. Westbrook can guide the Rockets' young backcourt. Both Westbrook and Wall will exercise player options and swap clubs, which may be a good choice for both parties.
predicted transaction 2: Heat sent Herro , Dunro, Strus, the first round in 2023 and the first round in 2028, and got Mitchell from Jazz
There have been rumors about Mitchell and the Heat. He himself did not shy away from attending parties with Butler and training with Adebayor . The Heat are willing to trade everyone except Butler and Adebayo to get another star. Mitchell is one of their targets. US media believe that if the Jazz are willing to send Mitchell, the Heat's offer is almost the most exciting.
Predicted trade 3: The Timberwolves sent out Russell , and got Graham , Nance Jr. and Lewis Jr. from the Pelicans. If Graham, Nance Jr. and Lewis Jr. are exchanged for Russell, the Pelicans will have another offensive master. He can handle the ball, stretch the floor, and is suitable to be the team's sixth man. The coach can choose between Russell and Jones to start, depending on whether he wants to be more offensive or defensive.
Predicted Trade 4: Trail Blazers sent Bledsoe and 7 picks to get Pistons 's Grant
The Trail Blazers have always lacked offensive and defensive forwards, and Grant is very suitable for them, Lillard and Grant used to play together in the US men's basketball team and they have a very good relationship. The Trail Blazers' No. 7 pick should be very attractive to the Pistons. They can use this pick to select another talented young man to become Cunningham's partner.
Predicted Trade 5: The Kings will send Barnes, Holmes and a 2023 first-round pick to get the Hawks' Collins
The Kings can reshape their frontcourt lineup. If the Kings trade for Collins, they will create a dream frontcourt for the future: Sasha + Collins. In addition, the Kings can also use the No. 4 pick to introduce new players. The nightmare of missing the playoffs for 16 consecutive years may finally wake up.
predicted trade 6: Wizards sent Pop, Rui Hachimura, Avdija and the No. 10 pick to get Thunder 's Alexander
The Wizards are looking for Bill 's backcourt partner, and Alexander is theirs one of the goals. But if they want to impress the Thunder, they must pay an attractive enough bargaining chip. Rui Hachimura and Avdija are good players, and the No. 10 pick can further enrich the Thunder's first-round picks. The Wizards also have Kuzma and Porzingis. Through this transaction, they have the opportunity to improve their competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.
predicted trade 7: Hornets sent Oubre , Berg Knight and the No. 15 pick to get Pacers Turner
The Pacers received reconstruction assets, and the Hornets gained a defensive center. It can also open up space. For three goals, this is a very suitable inside partner. The addition of Turner is expected to make the Hornets a stable playoff team.
