Today there is a lot of news in the NBA free market, involving Lakers , Nets , Spurs , 76ers, Jazz and other teams. It also includes Westbrook , Mitchell , Beverly , Tucker and other players.
Let’s take a look at the specific situation!
The Spurs are willing to take over Westbrook and ask for a first-round signing.
The Nets and the Lakers have been in a stalemate for a long time regarding the deal between Westbrook and Irving . The Lakers' previous offer to the Nets was Westbrook + a first-rounder + a second-rounder. But the Nets are not satisfied with such an offer, so if the Lakers want to get Irving, they will inevitably bring in a third team to form a three-party deal, and currently it seems that this team is the Spurs.
Multiple sources revealed that the Spurs are willing to become a third party in the transaction between the Nets and the Spurs, facilitating Irving to join the Lakers and taking over Westbrook's contract in the transaction. In return, they hope the Lakers will provide an unprotected first-round pick.
The Spurs' goal for next season is already very clear. The purpose of sending away Murray is to compete for the No. 1 pick. Westbrook has previously chosen to exercise the player option for next season. There is only the last year of the contract, so the Spurs will get Westbrook. , let him play for one year and not renew his contract next summer.
The Spurs can free up 40 million+ salary space this year, which allows them to take Westbrook's big contract, but the prerequisite is that they must have a first-round draft pick in return.
However, the Lakers' earliest first-round draft pick (unprotected) will not be until 2027.
The Jazz are also willing to take over Westbrook.
Those who plan to completely rebuild are not only the Spurs, but also the Utah Jazz. After they send away Gobert, they also plan to send Mitchell away. Wait for the team to discuss the trade plan.
In addition, when trading Gobert with Timberwolves , the Jazz acquired a large number of role players. Anji hopes to package these players in exchange for first-round picks.
"Bleacher Report" reporter Jake Fischer said that if Mitchell is eventually sent away, the Jazz will want more draft picks, and more and more people in the league will want to know whether the Jazz will become a potential player for Westbrook. Home.
If the Lakers send Westbrook and 1-2 first-round picks, the Jazz may be willing to package Beverley and others to the Lakers.
At the same time, Fischer said that if Westbrook is eventually sent to the Jazz, the Jazz are likely to reach a buyout agreement with Westbrook.
The relationship broke down, and Westbrook and his agent parted ways.
It is still related to Westbrook. Just this morning, Beijing time, According to the famous reporter Woj: Westbrook and his agent Thad Foucher, who has worked with him for 14 years, parted ways.
The reason for the breakup between the two parties is very simple, that is, there are huge differences on whether Westbrook should continue to stay with the Lakers. The agent said that Westbrook staying with the Lakers is his best choice because the Lakers' new head coach Ham promised to use it well. Westbrook, but Westbrook himself does not want to stay with the Lakers.
The league intervened in the investigation. The 76ers were suspected of illegally recruiting Tucker. According to reports, the Philadelphia 76ers are suspected of illegally recruiting PJ Tucker, and the league has intervened in the investigation. The reason for
's alleged violation is simple. Four days before the free market opened, many teams in the league already knew that Tucker would sign with the 76ers on a three-year, $33 million contract.
This is against the league regulations. Free agents and teams must wait until the free market opens on July 1st to confirm their signing! One minute after becoming a free agent, Tucker's agent officially announced the news, and the signing was ridiculously fast! The 76ers have officially announced the signing of Tucker.
Once the league finds evidence, the 76ers will face huge fines, but the contract with Tucker will still be valid.
