The NBA trade deadline is getting closer and closer, and this year's championship competition pattern is more chaotic, and teams like the Lakers, Nets, Bucks, Warriors, Bulls and other teams have a chance to win the championship. Halfway through the schedule, the problems of the teams have been exposed, and then we can prepare for reinforcements. And just today, the alliance has 3 important news out, below, the author for everyone to take stock one by one. First, george may be reimbursed for the season, and the Clippers are ready for his absence for the rest of the 21-22 season. Second, the Lakers will be trading Jordan Jr. and Bazemore, but will not hitch a pick. Third, the Hawks are clear about the price they ask for, and if other teams want to get Gallinari, they have to pay for the first round.
One, the Clippers George may be reimbursed for the season
The Clippers are truly an admirable team, and in a game against the Nuggets, Tyrenlu led the team to a 25-point comeback and the most beautiful victory of the season so far. The Clippers are currently eighth in the West with a 21-21 loss and have a chance to make the playoffs. However, the Clippers' two superstars, Leonard and George, may not play in the rest of the season.
Let's take a look at Leonard's situation first, according to previous reports, Xiao Ka has a chance to make an early comeback, and his recovery is progressing well. But according to HoopHype reporter Mike Scotto, the Clippers insider believe Leonard is unlikely to make a comeback this season. The card needs to rest for 12-18 months, which means that Leonard will return as early as June this year, and the 21-22 season is likely to be over.
In addition to the small card, George may also be reimbursed for the season, and the Clippers are ready inside. According to NBA star Jake Fischer, the Clippers are preparing for George's season's non-return. According to previous reports, George's right elbow ligament was torn and expected to be evaluated in 3-4 weeks, but for now, George is likely to miss all the remaining games of the 21-22 season. And then, even if George can be selected as an All-Star, he basically can't play.
Second, the Lakers want to send Jordan Jr. + Bazemore: but will not hitch a pick
The Lakers' performance this season is difficult to say, there is a very luxurious lineup, but the most capable person is still the 37-year-old James, and the thick eyebrow brother who has high hopes for the Lakers is still unknown because of the injury. James has played an MVP-level performance in recent times, he can average 28.9 points per game, less than 1 point away from Durant, so the old Zhan has a chance to win the scoring king.
However, the Lakers' goal is to win the championship, Pelinka is ready to act, and it is only a matter of time before Jordan Jr. and Bazemore are traded. Previously, according to NBA reporter Wenhorst, the Lakers plan to send Jordan Jr. and Bazemore, and just today, according to NBA reporter Michael Scotto, the Lakers are indeed willing to trade Jordan Jr. and Bazemore, but will not take the draft pick in order to trade them. That said, Pelinka wouldn't post the draft pick upside down, which would make the trade more difficult.
Jordan Jr. and Bazemore have fallen out of the Lakers' rotation lineup, become water dispenser players, and will only play during garbage time, so the Lakers will basically send them to other teams before the trade deadline. It is estimated that the Lakers will also consider trading Grant or Simmons, but there is no chip in hand.
Third, the Hawks are ready to trade Gallinari: ask for a first-round pick
The Hawks are the 20-21 Eastern Conference Finals team, with Trae Young, a supernova, who thought that the Hawks would go to the next level this season, but did not expect the performance to regress a lot. The Hawks only finished with a 17-22 Dev record, ranking 12th in the East, and it looks like whether they can make the playoffs is a problem. The Hawks management also wants to make changes and continue to upgrade the lineup to help Trae Young hit the playoffs.
According to HoopHype reporter Mike Scotto, the Hawks want to exchange Gallinari for a first-round pick, and if Corinth + Gallinari can be exchanged for Simmons, the Eagles will agree. In addition to Gallinari, the Hawks also plan to trade Reddish, and although Reddish has cut 30+ many times and has gradually realized his potential, the Eagles have built a team with Trae Young as the core, and Reddish's importance has been greatly reduced, sending him away is also in the team plan.
According to previous reports, the Hawks are actively pursuing Simmons, and the possibility of a deal between the two sides is high. The Hawks have a lot of potential stocks, and Collins is an all-Star inside. If Trae Young joins forces with Simmons, they will become a trouble for their opponents.