With the opening of the free agent market, every team in the league has accelerated the pace of lineup adjustments. Not only are they frantically renewing their own players, but they are also actively pursuing any players who may help the team improve.
Especially the Nets are falling apart internally. Irving and Durant are both caught in trade rumors, which also makes the competition in the market become more intense.
In the past day, a lot of news has come out, among which 10 trading dynamics are worthy of attention. The Lakers have made breakthrough progress, and the Rockets have made new moves.
News 1: The Lakers made a breakthrough in trading Irving
According to Yahoo Sports reporter Chris Haynes reported that the Lakers and Nets have been negotiating a deal between Irving and Westbrook , and both parties are optimistic about the deal being reached.
The current obstacles come from two aspects. The first point is the difference in the number of draft picks. The second point is that the Nets hope to add Joe Harris to the transaction, but the Lakers hope to get Seth Curry .
SNY reporter Ian Begley gave the same information, saying that the Lakers are very optimistic about completing the transaction, and the transaction will be completed as early as Monday, Beijing time.
News 2: There are many suitors for Irving
The famous reporter Shams gave a report in the same direction, pointing out that the Lakers and Nets are indeed actively conducting transactions, and everything is very positive.
But in addition to the Lakers, teams such as the 76ers and Mavericks also hope to get Irving and have completed meetings with the Nets. Irving will be sent away in the next 1-2 weeks.
News 3: The Rockets have made new moves
According to US reporter Michael K-B, the Rockets and the 76ers are discussing the deal for Gordon , and Thybulle is involved.
Trailblazer is interested in acquiring Thybulle. Therefore, it is possible for the three parties to complete a three-party transaction.
News 4: The Spurs completed the transaction with the Hawks
According to The Athletic's Hawks reporter Chris Kirschner reported that the Suns completed the transaction with the Hawks.
The Suns sent some cash to acquire Australian center Jock Landale from the Hawks. In the previous transaction, Jock Landale was sent to the Hawks by the Spurs.
News 5: Durant’s asking price has further increased
According to Hoopshype reporter Michael Scotto, the Suns have provided four trade offers for Durant to the Nets, but they were all rejected by the Nets, and the two sides did not even have in-depth exchanges.
It is generally believed that the Suns and Heat cannot complete the transaction directly with the Nets and need to bring in a third party to facilitate the transaction.
The reason why the Nets have repeatedly raised the price is, on the one hand, inspired by the Gobert transaction, and on the other hand, they also have the intention of continuing to keep Durant.
News 6: Harden discusses a new contract with the 76ers
According to famous reporter Haynes, after rejecting a player option worth $47.4 million, Harden has completed a meeting with the 76ers and will discuss a multi-year contract in the future.
Team reporter John Clark followed up and said that Harden's team has completed a meeting with the team owner, and there is a high probability that contract renewal negotiations will be completed this week.
News 7: The Suns officially announced the signing of Damien Lee Damien Lee
The Suns officially announced the signing of former Warriors general Damien Lee. According to league regulations and the labor agreement, the two parties have announced the signing. The contract must be for a one-year minimum salary.
News 8: Biyombo chose to return to the Suns
According to the famous reporter Chris Haynes reported that free agent Biyombo chose to return to the Suns.
News 9: Cavaliers 5-year $193 million contract extension Garland
According to the famous reporter woj, the Cavaliers and Garland completed a five-year early contract extension worth $193 million, with the contract value up to $231 million.
News 10: The Pelicans and Zion have completed a five-year early contract extension worth US$193 million.
According to the famous reporter woj, the Pelicans and Zion have completed a five-year early contract extension worth US$193 million. This contract is the same Up to $231 million.