“Contrary to recent reports” Mavericks not interested in doing business with Net swingman Ben Simmonsleague sources say Marc Stein in his latest post on Substack.
A few weeks ago, SNY.tv’s Ian Begley report The Nets had ‘poor’ trade talks with Western Conference teams, later Those arguments are for veteran shooters, Ben Simmons‘ came out. Begley warned that those negotiations may not have progressed beyond the investigation stage, but Brooklyn was rumored to be “aggressive” in pursuing the shooting.
Following Begley’s report, a Western Conference executive said: Sean Deveney at Heavy.com Last week, the Mavericks might be worth your attention.
“Dallas is a team to watch, Simmons could be the next interesting team Luka (Doncic) If the Nets are willing to take it back (Tim) Hardaway When (Davis) BertansWe don’t know how high Mavs will be when it comes to offers, but it will definitely be interesting for Luca“
Stein said it may have been mentioned that the Mavericks were “trying to create some sort of market for Simmons.” knee painthough he seems confident it’s not a long-term injury.
Here are the details from Stein:
- of lakers Have saw and some free agentsbut Stein gets the feeling they’ll wait until then Dennis Schrader When Thomas Bryant Please go back before making any roster changes.Both players underwent thumb surgery last month and are yet to make their season debuts, but are expected to play Friday.The Lakers are hopeful. schrader It can increase attack power, adds Stein.
- rear Dwight Howard signed a seven-figure contract with joining The Taoyuan Leopards and other Taiwanese clubs are considering veteran NBA free agents, Stein said. Enes Freedom When Isaiah Thomas is in the target.
- carmelo anthony another veteran pursued Although by the Taiwanese team, the 38-year-old is “widely speculated to be waiting for another NBA opportunity,” Stein says. Anthony last season with the Lakers he appeared in 69 games (26.0 minutes), averaging 13.3 points and 4.2 rebounds on .441/.375/.830 shooting.
