Live Broadcast, June 28 News Irving and Nets ’s contract renewal negotiations have reached an impasse. He has currently implemented a player option of US$37 million for next season. Previously, Irving was involved in rumors with Lakers .
According to a report from famous reporter Shams today, before Irving executes his player option, he has only three potential signings. There are only five teams in the league that have room to sign Irving: Pistons, Spurs, Magic, Pacers, and Knicks. But they all hope to build their teams around young players or prioritize other free agents over Irving.
sources said that the Lakers are more willing to acquire Irving through free agency signings rather than trades. In this context, Irving finally chose to implement the player option.
At present, it is expected that several teams will continue to pursue Irving through transactions. But he exercised his player option and will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2023 season; this requires teams pursuing him to weigh the bargaining chips of the transaction more carefully.
Note: Irving has exercised his player option. If he leaves the Nets, his next employer may wait until next offseason to renew his contract, at which time he will become a completely free agent; or they may renew his contract for up to two years, starting from The salary must not exceed US$38.3 million (after Anthony was traded to the Knicks by the Nuggets and immediately renewed his contract, the league launched the "Anthony Law").
(Bacchus)
