What we have to admit is that as more and more players complete contracts and find their next homes, the popularity and attention of the market during the offseason is gradually declining!
In addition, Durant and Irving applied to leave the team. Each team has joined in this battle to grab players, which has also temporarily entered a cold period in the offseason market.
Fortunately, in just one night, three major trends were reported during the quiet offseason. Among them, Ibaka returned to the Bucks , the Spurs had no intention of signing Ayton, and the Durant trade encountered difficulties!
Ibaka returns to the Bucks
According to a report by US media The Athletic reporter Shams Charania, multiple sources revealed that free agent Serge Ibaka will sign a one-year contract with the Bucks Contract, return to Milwaukee in the new season.
played for the Clippers and the Bucks last season. Ibaka's performance was full of highlights. During the entire regular season, Ibaka played in a total of 54 games.
While averaging 16 minutes per game, Ibaka averaged 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, and helped the Bucks reach the playoffs !
In fact, the fact that the Bucks want to sign Ibaka back is not groundless, it can even be said to have been a long time coming.
After all, according to Bucks general manager Jon Horst, acquiring Ibaka from the Clippers in the mid-season trade really helped the team and satisfied the team management.
and Ibaka himself have always had an open attitude towards returning to the Bucks for another year, and it is natural that the two sides will cooperate again!
For the Bucks, the 32-year-old Ibaka is still in his prime, the fuel tank has not yet completely bottomed out, and he still has the strength to fight.
As one of the main players in the team's rotation, veteran Ibaka, who has both experience and strength, can obviously not be underestimated in the improvements he can bring to both the offensive and defensive ends of the team!
Even with the improvement of tacit understanding, with the Big Three Antetokounmpo + Holiday + Middleton , Ibaka's role and influence will also have the opportunity to be re-amplified!
The Spurs have no intention of signing Ayton
According to a report by US media Spurs Talk reporter LJ Ellis, although the team currently has a lot of salary space, the Spurs are in no hurry to make a move in the free market and have no intention of signing German with a maximum salary. Andre Ayton .
According to subsequent reports, after sending away Dejounte Murray , the Spurs are ready to rebuild.
At the same time, the team intends to use the salary space to accept contracts that other teams want to get rid of, and receive draft picks in return!
Obviously, although the Suns made Ayton a qualifying offer and made him a restricted free agent, the Spurs have always been considered a potential destination for Ayton.
But now that the Spurs have no intention of signing Ayton with the maximum salary, Ayton will undoubtedly need to start looking for his next home again in the next free market!
Durant trade difficulties
Although the Nets have received offers from many teams after Durant took the initiative to apply for a trade, judging from the current situation, the Nets have never made any plans to trade KD Make substantial progress.
According to a report by " New York Post " reporter Brian Lewis, league sources revealed that if they do not get an ideal offer, the Nets may delay the transaction of Kevin Durant to the training camp. After opening.
At the same time, since team general manager Sean Marks has a clear asking price for trading Durant, the Nets are currently committed to listening to offers and are not in a hurry to trade KD, which is likely to go through a long negotiation!
Judging from the current situation, there are not a few teams interested in Durant, including the Suns, Heat, Raptors, 76ers and Pacers. Durant has launched internal discussions.
As for which team Durant will join in the next trading market, it seems that we can only wait and see!
Finally, as a fan, given that the Nets' asking price is too high, which team do you think Durant has the most hope of joining? Welcome to leave your thoughts in the comment area!
