The NBA regular season continues to unfold, and there are also multiple news off the court and off the court on this day, including the Lakers' first deal of the season is about to be completed, sending veteran Rondo White to the Cavaliers; the Suns have signed 3 consecutive free agents due to the epidemic; the Warriors and Nuggets game has been postponed, and Thompson has sent more news and has entered the countdown to return.
The Lakers' recent performance has been very sluggish, with only one win in the last seven games, and the team has made some changes at this time. It was revealed that the Lakers and the Cavaliers basically negotiated a deal about Rondo, and they would not get the player, which was equivalent to sending him to the Cavaliers in vain. There weren't too many surprises about the deal, after all, Rondo's role has weakened this season, playing only 18 games, averaging only 3.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, and shooting only 26.7% from three-point range. Since Rondo is currently in the midst of an alliance health and safety deal, the deal could be struck after he lifts the quarantine.
The Lakers weren't for nothing about Rondo's departure, and if the deal was reached, they could save $7 million in luxury taxes and get a $1.7 million deal exception. In addition, the Lakers will also vacate a player spot that can be used to turn Stanley Johnson. And Rondo himself can continue to make some contributions, the Cavaliers side Rubio season reimbursement, he can fill up, can bring some help to the team. The Cavaliers' performance this season is still quite amazing, and there is a good chance to impact the playoffs.
The Suns have been plagued by the pandemic lately, with Crowder, Ayton and Payton taking the lead in triggering the health and safety protocol, and now McGee has triggered it, in the absence of a shortage of manpower on the team. The Suns management moved quickly, signing three players in a row, namely defender MJ Walker, forward Justin Jackson (above) and interior Paris Bass. This also benefited from a change in the rules of the league, and the Suns quickly replenished the lineup to avoid a shortage of manpower for the team, which led to the postponement of the game.
During this time, the Warriors' away game against the Nuggets was again postponed, and the Warriors players did not return to the Bay Area, but stayed in Denver for training. In this training, Thompson also ushered in the first training match against the main players, including Curry and Wiggins, which also indicates that he is getting closer and closer to returning.
When it comes to the lineup after Thompson's return, head coach Kerr is also very clear, "Clay will definitely be the starter after his return, I will not mess around, let him play as a substitute or do something else, he is the starter!" ”