The trade market is at the forefront of blockbusters as most of the top players are off board. Rudy Gobert The deal, and now all the eyes are on Kevin Durant The next potential destination following his recent trade demands.
Below are Durant, Gobert, OG AnunobyWhen Gary Trent Jr...In addition, a behind-the-scenes note on the decision of a free agent Dante Divin Vincenzo, Jae’Sean Tate, Royce O’Neill, Chris BoucherWhen Thaddeus Young..
Kevin Durant
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Rival NBA executives who talked to Nets say the 12-time All-Star offer price remains high Kevin DurantAnd is expected to rise following the Draft Topic Boat Road, which the Timberwolves have given up on winning. Rudy Gobert..
Brooklyn wants the best combination of assets from the team, including all-star players, up-and-coming young players with all-star potential, unprotected draft topics, and, if applicable, substantial pick swaps.
Brooklyn’s roster currently has role players and all-star caliber players Ben Simmons When Kyrie Irving Form a competitive playoff team when returning to Durant (for now). The Lakers now seem to have the most trade interest in Irving.
Sands and Heat are Durrants’ preferred destinations, but dealing with both teams is complicated.
Devin Booker You will not be able to trade for a year after he signs his Supermax extension with Sands.Brooklyn can’t have Ben Simmons When Idris Adebayo Together according to CBA rules. Nets will have to deal with Simmons before buying Adebayo.
With that in mind, the net will want more Deandre Ayton When Mikal Bridge From the sun. Tyler herroAs the main trading chip of the heat, it does not scratch the surface of what the net wants. At least a third team must be involved for Brooklyn to acquire all the necessary assets for Durant in any of these teams.
ESPN Adrian Voinaroski Mentioned Toronto as Durant’s “lurking” team.Rookie King Scottie Barnes In such a trade scenario, you are logically on the Brooklyn wishlist. Masai Ujiri Already shook the fence and succeeded Kawhi Leonard Not to mention the four-season contracted stars in the previous contract season.
Pelicans could take a step forward last season and become a monument if they could build a package Brandon Ingram Draft yourself and a draft pick from the Lakers and Bucks in a previous deal with Durant and pair with him Zion Williamson On the front coat.
If Boston wants to run in Durant, the Celtics can theoretically seduce Nets with the surrounding packages. Jaylen Brown When Marcus smart..
Nets will wait until it receives an offer corresponding to the asking price under the Durrants contract, which is guaranteed for the next four years.
For more information on Durant’s trading scenarios, check out the list of players who cannot trade on packages that include the net. Talk By a colleague of USATODAY Sports of ForTheWin.
Rudy Gobert, OG Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr. Trade Talks
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Before finally moving Rudy Gobert Jazz asked Timberwolves about the possibility of trading with the Raptors starter OG Anunoby When Gary Trent Jr.A league source told Hoops Hype.
There was a belief that Toronto would need a major upgrade at the center to consider trading Anunoby. Gobert was ranked high on Toronto’s wishlist. Myles TurnerThe name has been mentioned in more rumors for many years than the celebrities in People Magazine and remains a candidate for a deal.
Over the past few years, there have been some reports that the Raptors want to upgrade at the center, but the team has a swarm of forwards ranging from 6’7 to 6’9, providing elite switching capabilities in defense.
As I mentioned before Raptors Edition The HoopsHype podcast, Trent Jr., is the player to watch for the coming season.He has, so he is virtually in the contract year $ 18.79 million player options 2023-24 season. If Trent can duplicate or improve his number from this past season, he is a candidate to opt out of his player options for a new long-term contract. Toronto needs to quickly decide if Trent will continue to be part of the core, or if he will be too expensive to sustain for a long time and will function better as a trading asset.
Dante Divin Vincenzo
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Dante Divin VincenzoThe Warriors, who won two national championships at the university and an NBA championship at the Bucks, are looking to repeat next season, giving them a chance to become a major contributor.
Several competing teams have shown interest in signing DiVincenzo with the full exception of taxpayers’ mid-level, and one team with cap space offers more money than the Golden State. League sources told Hoops Hype. In the end, Divin Vincenzo believed that the Warriors were the best opportunity to play against their opponents, and the team’s willingness to give him player choices made the decision for him.
Royce O’Neill
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Jazz and Nets kicked tires in deals including: Joe Harris When Royce O’Neill As mentioned earlier, before the transaction deadline HoopsHype Podcast..Instead, a few months later, Nets Surrender The first round pick of 2023 for O’Neill.
Despite the uncertainties surrounding the packages he brings back when traded with a potential Durant deal, Nets sees the 29-year-old Swingman as a 3D player who can help the competition this season. Internally, Nets prioritized acquiring wing defenders who could defend multiple positions.
According to HoopsHype Nets, O’Neill has a debt of $ 18.7 million over the next two seasons. Salary page..
Chris Boucher
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Chris Boucher I agreed To trade $ 35.25 million for three years on his behalf Sam Permat Roc Nation Sports Adrian Voinaroski..
Several teams, including last season’s Eastern Conference playoff team, including the Celtics, Bucks, Nets and Bulls, have expressed interest in signing Boucher as a free agent before signing a deal with the Raptors. Hoop Hype learned.
Boucher felt that Toronto had become his hometown, he has a consistent role and will continue to be given the opportunity to grow and expand his game.
Thaddeus Young
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The Celtics and Pacers showed interest in signing before agreeing on a New Deal with the Raptors Thaddeus Young During the free agent, Hoops Hype learned.
young I agreed $ 16 million per person for Yahoo in two years Chris Haines..The transaction is Partially guaranteed According to ESPN, there are no trade restrictions on either player as it was the second year and the extension was within two years. Bobby Marks..
“He is a smart and versatile player and will continue to provide valuable leadership to young players on courts and changing rooms,” said Raptors executives. Bobby Webster Said in a statement.
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