Hello everyone! Let's talk about the NBA today and share a few news for you: The Thunder trade with Ibaka is close to being completed! Exposure magic 3 for 3 Wei less plan, clippers swing rotten.
First of all, the Thunder trade with Ibaka is close to being reached! According to Bleacher Report Jake Fischer, the Clippers are already in talks with the Thunder to trade Ibaka, and the Clippers hope to send Ibaka out of his $9.7 million contract so the team could save more than $40 million in luxury taxes. The Clippers also need to pay $3.1 million in salary for Ibaka, and the Clippers can also send $3.3 million in cash compensation in the deal. The media pointed out that the Thunder have a lot of salary space, as long as the Clippers send the right chips, the deal can be reached. This season, Ibaka averaged 16 minutes per game for the Clippers, averaging 6.3 points per game. Veteran players like Ibaka are suitable for playing in championship-contending teams, but the payroll pressure on playoff teams is very high, and it is difficult to complete a deal with the Clippers.
Secondly, the US media broke the news that the Magic team traded Westbrook 3-for-3, and the Magic sent Gary Harris, Terrance Rose and Lopez Jr. to get Westbrook, 1 first-round draft pick and 1 second-round draft draft from the Lakers. Us media pointed out that through the deal, the Magic team won the draft, Westbrook's contract expires next summer, and the team can clear the salary space. In addition, with the help of Westbrook, Magic young guard Cole Anthony can grow up quickly. The US media analyzed the transaction:
For the Lakers, Terrance Rose has had outstanding performances in key moments of the game on several occasions this season. Considering that Rose's contract is not high, he must be a great value contract. Rose can average 12.8 points per game this season, can break through and can shoot three points, which is very suitable for the Lakers' five small lineup. Gary Harbas has good stats this season, but he's on $20 million a year, so the Magic hope to send away the premium contract. The Magic are a rebuilding team, and Lopez Jr. is of little use in staying on the team, but his little hooker shot can help the Lakers.
Finally, the Clippers swung up. Today, the media broke the news that the Clippers are ready to swing this season. The Clippers are ready for the same season reimbursement of George and Jr. Card, and Clippers insiders said that it is difficult for Jr. to complete a comeback this season, and George's injury is not optimistic. The media pointed out that the Clippers intend to strategically abandon this season, and the team cannot go further this season due to the lack of core players, so veteran players other than Mann, George and Xiao ka can be traded. As mentioned above, Ibaka will be traded. In addition, veteran players such as Morris Jr. may also be traded.