The trading deadline is just around the corner, and in the next two weeks, information about the deal will fill the entire alliance.
At the same time, rumors about buyouts have begun to increase, for competitive teams, trades and buyouts are reasonable reinforcement paths, compared to the rigor of the deal, buyout players are more reliable.
Last season's Ade, Griffin, Drummond and Teague all ended up joining another competitive team through buyouts, and I believe the same thing will happen this season.
Around this topic, the US media "nbaanalysis" also selected 4 potential big fish in the buyout market for some players who are in a bad situation.
Among them, the Rockets Wall is on the list, and the Lakers Nets can be described as a fist-to-fist, and the scramble for people is as fierce as last season.
Big Fish One: Rocket Vol
Wall was sent to the Rockets in a deal last season at Westbrook, and Wall, who returned from injury, handed over good stats, but his personal efficiency was poor, and his health problems were also in place.
Coupled with the Rockets' re-entrenchment, Wall reached an agreement with the team not to play for the team this season, but in November, Vogel tried to lift the agreement and accelerate away from the team, but the Rockets did not agree.
Considering that his contract for the season and next is as high as $91.6 million, and few teams can take him directly, a buyout will be the only way to leave.
Considering Wall's 20+3+7 performance last season, Shams pointed out that if Wall completes the buyout, there will be a large number of teams willing to get him.
These include the Clippers, Heat, Lakers, Celtics and Nets.
Wall can indeed provide a solid scoring ability, as well as a good tandem level, worth the championship teams to bet on.
Big Fish II: Raptors Dragic
In lowry's deal, Dragic was sent to the Raptors, and then something very unpleasant happened, and Dragic publicly mocked the Raptors for not being competitive enough to play for the team.
Despite Dragic's public apology since then, Dragic has only played five games for the Raptors since the start of the tournament, and Dragic has not played in any games since Nov. 13.
On November 28, Dragic announced that he was leaving the team for "personal reasons" and training alone, believing that he was waiting for the buyout to come, and no team was interested in trading him at the moment, but the Lone Ranger intended to take over after his buyout, and he was willing to assist Doncic.
Big Fish Three: Magic Gary Harris
In Gordon's trade, the Magic got Harris from the Nuggets, and his performance plummeted as a result.
Even though he's picked up this season, becoming a 3D player averaging 11+2 per game, he's on a $20.4 million contract, and according to Marc Stein, the Magic hope to send him off through a trade, but no team is interested at the moment.
The Athletic John Hollinger also pointed out that the Magic are willing to buy out Harris, and the Nets are interested in getting Harris.
Big Fish IV: Spurs Thaddeus Young
In deRozan's deal, Thaddeus Young was sent to the Spurs, who received a first-round pick in the trade, with Thaddeus Young just adding chips.
But the Spurs want to get back valuable chips, including the Suns, Pelicans and Greens, and so far no team has made a substantial offer.
Therefore, as the closing date of the transaction continues to approach, it is entirely possible that Thaddeus Young, who is carrying an expiring contract, will be bought out.