The Nets have been unsettled this season, with $35 million in salary All-Star Irving unable to play due to refusal to be vaccinated, resulting in the Nets' strength has not been maximized, resulting in a trip to the championship is blocked. However, the recent famous Shams revealed that the Nets are optimistic about Irving's return, the exchange between Durant and Irving is also getting hotter, and Irving has been training and wants to fight alongside the Nets.
The Nets began peddling sharpshooters, and Irving's return was not far off
The biggest confirmation of Irving's impending return is a report by Open Pit Sports, where sources reveal that the Nets are currently discussing a deal for Joe Harris. Harris has not been on the Nets' trade roster since the season, and it is less likely to trade him in Irving's absence. However, at present, the Nets release this news, then it is very likely to mean that Irving is about to return, after all, the Nets' offensive end after Irving's return will be very strong, and the demand for Harris will be greatly reduced.
In addition, Harris's performance in key moments and key games has been difficult to say, either frequently playing iron or afraid to shoot; at the same time, he has not been able to contribute on the defensive end, resulting in the team's tolerance for him infinitely reduced.
Although Harris is of little significance to championship teams, it is a good choice for teams that impact the playoffs, after all, his three-point ability is still obvious to all, and his three-point shooting rate this season is as high as 46.6%, which is also at a high level in the league.
Reinforce the front line to impact the championship
So what assets will the Nets trade with Harris? Most likely, it is the forward player, that is, to help Durant find a suitable substitute, thus reducing his burden. For the Nets, there are several players in the league who deserve attention.
One is the Rockets' Gordon. Although Gordon is a guard, he has the ability to stand in the third position, which was not less than during the Rockets' Harden era. Compared to Harris, his breakthrough ability is better, his ability to finish under the basket is stronger, his ability to handle the ball is better, and his defense is stronger; and Harris's proudest three-point ability, Gordon, is not bad this season, and can reach 44.8%, which is also excellent.
The second is Covington the Trailblazers. The Blazers have also been in turmoil lately, with Lillard frequently being rumored to be leaving, CJ being found to be injured, management exploring his trading market, and the team is close to falling apart, and the record is naturally not satisfactory. Covington failed to play his strength in this situation, but his role on the defensive end, especially in the defense, is still very obvious, averaging 6.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, and a three-point shooting rate of 34.1%, which is a perfect fit for the Nets.
The third is The Spurs' Thaddeus Young. The Spurs' record this season is also very average, they are also very helpless in the rebuilding period, and Yang's appearance frequency in the Spurs so far this season is not high, averaging only 14 minutes of playing time per game; but Yang's strongest is his defensive end, very tough and the defensive effect is very good; the offensive end of his down-the-line attack frame ability is also good, worth paying attention to.
For the Nets, Harris is definitely a trading card worth careful consideration, if you can play this card well, then the strength of the Nets will be qualitatively improved, and there will be a better chance to impact the championship.