There is less than a month to go before the closing date of the transaction at 4:00 a.m. Beijing time on February 11, and the current dynamic updates of various teams are very frequent, some are recruiting people and horses, in order to strengthen the playoffs and even higher stages, some teams are eager to throw out bad contracts, clear out the team salary space, almost every team will take action in this time period, and even some heavy transactions, so this time is the most lively time in the trading market.
On January 13, Beijing time, according to The Athletic's famous reporter Shams Charania, sources revealed that the Lakers have signed back the veteran Ségu Dunbuya with a two-way contract, who has played twice for the Lakers before, averaging 7 points and 3 rebounds per game, and was cut on November 17. However, at that time, he was injured, coupled with the other players of the Lakers were plagued by injuries, the management had to sign other players with immediate combat strength, and signing him back may also be the team's desire to supplement the resources of the front line and share the dirty work for James, Anthony and others.
The Lakers won't pick a draft pick to send Jordan Jr. or Bazemore away
However, in addition to the signing, there is another piece of news that has put many Lakers fans into a dead silence, according to HopsHype reporter Michael Scotto, the Lakers will not take the draft pick in order to send away DeAndre Jordan or Kent Bazemore. And if these two players can be sent away, then the Lakers will save $14 million in expenses (player salary + luxury tax). Jordan Jr. averaged 4.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season, Andezmore averaged 3.9 points and 2 rebounds per game, and the performance of these two people should not need to be said more, whether it is the offensive end or the defensive end, it is a cancerous existence, and the Lakers definitely hope to sell away at the lowest cost. But at present, the value of these two is not enough to use the draft picks to make a deal, I am afraid that the Lakers will not be able to play in a short period of time.
The Clippers are ready for George's season reimbursement
However, the Lakers' city rivals are not very good at present, there have been news that Leonard will not return this season, and now another core George has been absent due to a torn right elbow ligament, according to the "Open Stand" reporter Jake Fischer, although previous reports show that Paul George will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks, but the Clippers have also made preparations for George's absence from all the remaining games of the season. And executives on multiple league teams expect the Clippers to be willing to discuss deals for most of the veteran players except for the duo and Terrance Mann, and it looks like the team itself is ready to give up the season. If the deal does happen, then the Clippers' road to the championship next season will become more and more difficult, just to cut taxes and save money this season, then it is not worth it.
Several playoff teams are interested in Gordon and Theis
On January 12, Beijing time, according to HopsHype reporter Michael Scotto, multiple playoff-level teams are watching the Rockets' Eric Gordon and Daniel Theis. The Rockets have long been completely rotten, the chaotic locker room atmosphere has long made the team move the idea of trading, and there are veterans in the current year of playing, not only will affect the cultivation of young people, but also the rotten team building policy is also a waste of the career of veterans, so the later will definitely establish a team with Jaylen Green as the absolute core, by the way, clean up a few team tumors, and then trade Gordon and others. But according to ESPN reporter Tim Mac Mahon, the Rockets are in no hurry to trade Eric Gordon.
"I don't think the Rockets are going to rush to trade Gordon, they're definitely going to want to get a valuable return from Gordon's trade."
The implication is that these playoff teams need to pay enough good chips to get Gordon. He averaged 29.2 minutes per game this season and can finish with 14.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists. And his excellent projection and tough breakthrough ability are very valuable in key moments, which is a very good addition to other teams.
The former Italian "anti-aircraft gun" Gallinari is no longer in the team's future plans, and he has been suffering from injuries for many years, and his degradation this season is very obvious, with a salary of 20 million, but there is no equivalent performance, the defensive end is almost useless, this season averaged 22.2 minutes per game, can get 9.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists. In most cases, it can only be used as a fixed-point projectile, but it is precisely the Hawks that do not need offensive players at the moment, and strengthening the team's defense is what management has to do. On the evening of January 12, Beijing time, according to the report of HopsHype reporter Michael Scotto, a number of opponent team executives revealed that in the trading market, a first-round pick can be exchanged for the Eagles' Danilo Gallinari. But he could also be packaged into a larger deal.
The 76ers currently have zero interest in Simmons for Westbrook
According to previous news, although Simmons has not played for the 76ers this season, trying to reduce the value of his trade, the team still insists on his offer: the transaction must include at least one All-Star player, and on January 12, Beijing time, the source revealed that the 76ers currently have zero interest in Ben Simmons trading Russell Westbrook, and the 76ers management will not make a bad trading choice. Simmons wanted to leave, and the team repeatedly stuck to the previous bag, and the two sides were afraid that at least until the end of the season.
According to NBA reporter Eric Pincus, the Pistons want to use their salary space to get a young interior player this summer, and DeAndre Ayton is their main target. Although the Suns did not renew his contract early, they were still able to keep the restricted free agent in the offseason, and it is unlikely that Ayton will join the Pistons.
Other than that, the Hawks' Reddish could be traded in the middle of the season, and the Knicks are interested in him. The Bulls, who are no. 1 in the East, are open to improving the lineup, but they don't want to send Patrick Williams away, though Bryant White could be traded off in exchange for a more suitable lineup promotion. The Magic are also actively peddling Gary Harris and Terence Rose. At the moment, Lone Ranger player Finney Smith is more popular in the trade market, Finney Smith and Jaylen Brunson's contracts will expire this summer, and if the Lone Ranger keeps them at the same time, they will pay luxury taxes, but given the excellent performance of the two players this season, I don't think Cuban will let these two quality role players go in vain, unless there are bigger stars willing to come to the Lone Rangers.