2 weeks have passed since then Kevin Durant Reiterated trade demands to Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai in a meeting He told Tsai that he had to choose between a 12-time All-Star and head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks. It added a new dynamic to the biggest storyline of the offseason, as a cloud of anxiety began to linger over the franchise when Durant walked out of Brooklyn on June 30. A new suitor from his conference Western appeared.
When NBA Training camp starts about a month from now.
of boston celtics, toronto raptors When miami heat Having the kind of pieces needed to meet the Nets’ asking price in two-time NBA Finals MVP deals remains one of the most serious threats to acquire Durant. But no one has yet met the high-priced tag of Brooklyn All-Stars, other high-level players, and draft picks.celtics It offered All-Star Jaylen Brown, guard Derrick White, and a first-round draft pick in July, according to league sources.; Raptors rejected Rookie of the Year Scotty Burns Available; Miami not serious about package regarding All-Stars yet Bam Adebayo.
of Philadelphia 76ers While expressing his recent interest in Durant, milwaukee bucks When Denver Nuggets Sources said they contacted the Nets in late June and early July to look up the price tag.of new orleans pelicans Asked Nets again on June 30, but was considered an All-Star Brandon Ingram Out of control, said the source. Also last month Atlanta Hawks offer John Collins, deandre hunter A draft pick for Durant, according to sources.
None of those conversations garnered much attention. Durant has four years and $198 million left on his Nets contract.
One of the big problems with involving logical players in Durant trade talks like Adebayo and Adebayo is Utahof Donovan Mitchell It means you can’t get it by trading with Brooklyn. Ben Simmons It was removed from the roster due to the extension rule for new players.
Recently, a new team has expressed interest in Durant. Memphis Grizzliesleague sources say athleticThe Grizzlies, fresh off a 56-win season, have made new inquiries to the Nets about Durant, the sources added. Memphis has his five first-round draft picks (his four choices on his own unprotected and his one choice protected). golden state in 2024) theoretically like trades and young players Jaren Jackson Jr., desmond bane, Ziaire Williams, Brandon Clark, Kennedy Chandler When David Roddy.
After a while athletic reported that Durant had requested a transaction Back in June, tweets from the Grizzlies stars Ja Morant Clearly produrant sentiment has attracted a lot of attention.
easy money
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) June 30, 2022
Grizzlies Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations and current NBA Executive of the Year Zach Kleiman said the foundation of the team will be built around All-NBA star Morant and a strong supporting cast. At the same time, they’ve done an admirable job of securing current and future assets. Include built packages.
of Phoenix Suns Similarly, we have a package hanging around the All-Defensive Wing. Michal Bridges There’s also a handful of first-round draft picks who aren’t picking up steam with the Nets, league sources say.When Deandre Ayton Phoenix, who has signed a four-year longest deal and won’t be able to move until January, has spent the past month making creative proposals to Brooklyn, possibly via a three- or four-team trade that the All-Star Caliber player will go to. I have tried above.net. But the Suns have yet to find a suitable deal – which is largely why they appear to be behind Boston, Toronto and Miami in the Durant Sweepstakes.
Among the teams of interest, the Celtics are seen across the league as the clear answer as the team that has the ingredients to make a deal with Brooklyn happen. not included Marcus Smart or center Robert Williams In a proposal, a source said. The Celtics have up to three first-round picks that can be traded to Brooklyn. When Brooklyn rejected Boston’s offer last month, the Nets responded by demanding Brown, Smart, a draft pick, and potentially another rotation player, according to sources.
Yes, Boston has the pieces it needs and Brooklyn has listened, but gaps exist.
For the Celtics, there is a careful balance between improving their roster and maintaining their current status as championship contenders. Basketball Operations His President Brad His Stevens has patiently and deftly continued to strengthen the Celtics’ roster after qualifying for the NBA Finals. Malcolm Brogdon When Danilo Gallinari this off-season.
Now, will Boston step up to the Nets’ asking price to add a potential missing piece made available in a way that has rarely happened in NBA history? Let’s.
There’s just over a month left in the NBA offseason. The Celtics and other teams chasing Durant have time to make their best offers, and while these deals could escalate quickly, the clocks are ticking for everyone involved.
If no team steps up its pursuit and matches Brooklyn’s price tag, Durant will be left with limited options other than reporting to Nets training camp. The 33-year-old future Hall of Famer is wondering if he’ll attend training camp if the trade doesn’t go through.
Some recent NBA memories include: Some routes for stars who requested tradesSome returned to their respective teams and played the season. Elsewhere, when Simmons had a no-show in training camp and was ultimately unable to play for the Philadelphia 76ers after the 2020-21 season ended, Simmons was traded before the February trade deadline. I was. Jimmy Butler When James HardenOn the other hand, they were frustrated in the first month of the season, traded in an uncomfortable environment, Minnesota When houstonrespectively, in 2018 and 2020.
The Nets believe they have improved their roster and have a championship-level team.The Nets traded and signed Royce O’Neill TJ Warren and brought back Patty Mills When Nick Claxton While hoping for a full recovery for Simmons, a three-time All-Star, Joe HarrisAll Star Kyrie Irving He also opted for the $37 million player option to commit to the 2022-23 season in Brooklyn, where he will work out with teammates and engage in constructive dialogue with the organization this offseason, according to sources familiar with the situation. going. Brooklyn has revealed to interested teams that it plans to retain a seven-time All-Star, sources said. but both are set to give the next campaign a big boost.
Simmons is cleared for 3-on-3 basketball activity after undergoing back surgery in May, and will be cleared for full 5-on-5 activity in the coming weeks. We expect him to be ready for training camp in late September.
But for now, the stalemate with the team’s biggest star continues.
Other NBA news and notes…
Update on Donovan Mitchell trade talks
jazz and Knicks Sources say they are discussing a trade to send Donovan Mitchell to New York. Although a deal is not yet considered imminent, the Knicks are keen to acquire Mitchell, and new Utah front led by CEO Danny Ainge has proposed a new package for the office.
New York recently Evan Fournier, obi toppinan additional salary, two unprotected first-round draft picks (five total), league sources say. athleticTony Jones. Jazz’s asking price is more important than that.
With Mitchell’s contract guaranteed for the remaining three years, the Jazz can keep him in their next campaign and approach trade discussions patiently.of Charlotte Hornets When Washington Wizards Sources say he’s also one of the teams interested in Mitchell.
Celtics sign Valentine to training camp deal
The Celtics and free agent guard/forward Denzel Valentine have agreed to an Exhibit 10 training camp deal, sources said. Valentine will be vying for one of his spots on the Celtics’ open roster in his training camp.
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