Approaching the February free market deadline, the trade conversation between teams is gradually heating up. The famous Charania listed the two crazy targets of the playoff team, and the Lakers were impressively listed, becoming the los Angeles intentional team.
Charania said several playoff teams are actively pursuing Pistons forward Grant, and multiple teams including the Lakers, Wizards and Knicks are contenders. At present, Grant has not been able to play due to a thumb injury, and this offseason, he is eligible to sign a four-year, $112 million contract, so Grant is bound to become one of the most sought-after players in the concentrated trading period.
In last year's draft, the Pistons took down Cunningham, management saw him as the team's future, and Grant gradually lost his original tactical position. As a 3D player with both attack and defense, Grant has a good market prospect, and if he chooses to leave Motor City, I believe many teams will hand him a big contract.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers next door are not willing to rebuild, and will sell players such as Sabonis, LeVert, Turner and so on, but have not yet pulled the trigger on the trade.
Over time, the deal conversation between the competing teams and the Pacers heated up, especially over Turner and LeVert. The Lone Rangers, Lakers, Knicks, and Hornets all favor Turner. Due to the absence of Sexton and Rubio, the Cavaliers continued on their chase for LeVert.
Although there are no non-selling items on the Pacers, executives at contenders revealed that the Pacers value Sabonis so much that he is unlikely to be put into the deal.
Of the two deal rumors, the Lakers are one of the most embarrassing teams. Pelinka wants to make up for it, but the salary space and chips are completely insufficient, Wei Shao is not cared about, and the remaining veterans are even more difficult to get rid of. Therefore, the Lakers only have the qualifications to accompany the run.