Irving returns to speed up trading?
Irving finally returned, after more than 200 days to return to the field, the first game contributed 22 points, 3 boards, 4 assists and 3 breaks, gorgeous dribbling, confrontational layups and emergency stop mid-range is like engraved in his bones, do not need time to adapt, but the three-point feel still needs to be slowly restored, until Irving's state reaches 100%, the big three will eventually show the strongest form, will also blow the horn to enter the championship.
The Nets finally alleviated the pressure of possession on Harden after Irving's return, the recent "Fat Deng" averaged nearly 40 minutes per game, really worried about the same as last season's injuries that affected the playoffs, in fact, the offseason Nets reinforcements still noticed this, the purpose of introducing Carter is to be able to hold the ball, be able to defend, and have three-point ability, but this season Carter's performance is unexpected by the team. Averaging 11.7 minutes per game, he can only get 2.6 points, 1.6 boards and 1 assist, and there will be 0.5 turnovers, which is not the data handed over by a point guard at all, and even a few dribbles are difficult in the half, and the three-point shooting rate is as low as 30.1%, which has become the object of the opponent's emptying, and the rotation lineup that has recently fallen out.
Carter's contract of 3.65 million this season seems not high, but in the Big Three Nets have been able to rank seventh, now the team has no place for him, if the Nets want to improve their strength again, the most should use him to trade a wing, of course, other teams are not stupid, with Carter's performance has almost no trading value, can only pack some players to attract the attention of other teams, in the remaining players, Griffin, Millsap Although the role is not big, but the league's unspoken rules, the veteran who joined with the base salary, Unless forced to move, Brown is also difficult to deal with because he has the right to veto the deal, and the best chip should be the rookie in the team.
During Irving's absence, the team rookie Thomas ushered in the performance opportunity, averaging 15 minutes per game to get 6 points, 2.1 boards and 1.2 assists, although his shooting rate is only 39.2%, not yet fully adapted to the rhythm of the NBA, but he showed his comprehensive scoring skills on the court, sometimes feel that he sees Irving's shadow in him, there is great potential for development, after Irving returns, the Nets will not spend time to cultivate Thomas, he will be the most affected player, rather than let him sit on the bench, It is better to give him a better platform for development.
The Nets are the best trading partners
There happens to be a team that is very short of guard players, this team is the Cavaliers, this season the Cavaliers basically completed the rebuild after selecting Mobley, currently 21-17 in the East, is expected to return to the playoffs for the first time after James left, but they are currently hit by injuries, the team's starting shooting guard Sexton only played 11 games before suffering a serious injury to the meniscus torn season reimbursement, and then at the end of 2021, the team's most important rotation point guard Rubio also suffered a cruciate ligament tear season reimbursement, At present, the team is only a strong defender player in Garland, and although they have obtained Rondo through trade, it is not known how much Rondo can contribute at the age of 35.
The Nets can provide Carter + Thomas + second-round draft picks chip offer Cavaliers Osman, Ottoman height 2 meters 01, is the 2015 second round of the show, this season averaged 22.4 minutes per game, 11.5 points 2.7 board 1.8 assists, his talent is not top, but playing passionately, is a good player in the fast attack, this season's three-point shot also shot the best state of his career, shooting 40%, Averaging 2.3 shots per game, he is not a defensive player due to his physical talent, but he is also an excellent wing player, with no-ball running and outside projection that perfectly matches the needs of the Nets.
If the deal is made, the Cavaliers make up for the gap in the guard line, the Nets get an excellent wing, take what they want, it is definitely a win-win choice, and it seems that the Nets sent an Allen to the Cavaliers, I don't know if the Cavaliers will give back to the Nets once?