On December 20, Beijing time, the US media Bleacher Report listed three trading targets for the Nets, they are Simmons of the 76ers, Wood of the Rockets and Muscara of the Thunder. This order is also arranged by the US media according to the transaction priority.
Irving triggered a health and safety agreement and needed to quarantine for a while, but the Nets had already given the green light for his return, and when the quarantine was lifted, Irving would soon be able to train and play on the road. However, how long Irving will be able to stay with this team is unknown. The Nets put Irving on the floor, and from another point of view, it is also an opportunity for other teams to "inspect" goods, and they may still trade Irving.
Simmons is the star the Nets are expected to trade for Irving. If the Nets get Simmons, his passing ability can make Durant and Harden more lethal, and his versatility on the defensive end is not available to Irving. He can solve a lot of the Nets' defensive problems.
If the Irving and Simmons deal hadn't happened, the U.S. media believes the Nets could lower expectations, and they may be able to piece together enough assets to exchange Wood for the Rockets, which are in the process of rebuilding. Wood has averaged 16.7 points and 11 rebounds so far this season, and his contract expires after next year. He can bring fire support to Durant and Harden.
If the Nets don't want to make big changes, the US media suggested that they could make a small deal from the Thunder in exchange for the Lakers' old Muskara. Muscala is a big space man who can shoot three-point shots and fits the Nets' system. The 30-year-old Muscala is not a necessary puzzle for the Thunder to rebuild, and so far this season, he has averaged 8.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game and shot 43.2 percent from three-point range.
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