The NBA mid-season trading period entered the sprint phase, with league teams accelerating the pace of reinforcements, with two more deals finalized in the past night.
Among them, the Blazers made another effort, 3 parties and 5 people got Ingles, and the Heat reached a 1 for 1, and the details of the transaction are as follows.
According to The Famous Woj, the Jazz Spurs and the Trail Blazers will reach a three-way deal.
The Jazz got Walker + Hernangomez, the Spurs got Satoransky + second-round pick (from the Jazz), and the Blazers got Ingles + Hughes + second-round pick (from the Jazz).
That's the third deal the Blazers have completed in nearly a week, after sending Powell and Covington to the Clippers and then CJ to the Pelicans.
It's not hard to see from this series of deals that the Trail Blazers want to make a major overhaul of the existing lineup, and the same is true for the purpose of the deal.
The second-round pick with Hughes, born in 1998, is the main payoff, and the Blazers are trying to rebuild around Lillard.
According to journalist Chris Mannix, the Trail Blazers will never send Lillard away, and have informed the league's teams that the teams that previously quoted Lillard have stopped moving.
In addition, Woj pointed out that the Blazers are still trying to get Grant, because Lillard likes Grant very much, as early as last summer, the Blazers tried to get him, but they did not have enough chips in their hands and are currently seeking a three-way deal.
Earlier, "Open Air Stand" reporter Jake Fischer also pointed out that the Blazers have been communicating with the Pistons about the Grant deal.
Lillard himself made it clear in an interview after CJ was traded that he believed in the team's general manager, and he had told himself that the team would not trade itself, but would choose to rebuild around itself.
He believes that when he returns with his injuries, he can lead the team to success with Billups, and believes that general manager Joe Cronin can build a team that can win.
Therefore, Ingles, who seems to be the core chip in this deal, is just a matching chip for the Blazers to make room.
Wooj also pointed out in a follow-up report that Ingles, whose contract is only one year left and is worth $13.04 million, will become a free agent at the end of the season.
He averaged 7.4 points, 3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game this season, shooting 35.1 percent from three-point range, and is expected to be reimbursed for the season due to a torn cruciate ligament in his knee, coupled with the age of 34, it is difficult for a team to take over again.
But by the end of the offseason, Ingles, who has regained his free reins, will be the target of competition between teams, including his old club, the Jazz.
Ingles also had a deep affection for his old club, Sir Sir, and soon after the deal was completed, he publicly wrote about the deal.
Ingles bluntly said that it was a heart-wrenching day, he knew it could happen, but he didn't want to believe it was true, because he had been in this lucky place for 8 years, this was his home, and he had a lot to say.
But now I'm going to relax with a drink with my friends and win the championship, guys! I'll keep an eye on you!
In addition to the three-party deal, the Heat completed a small 1-for-1 deal, sending forward KZ Okpala to get a 2026 second-round pick from the Thunder.
The purpose of the deal is also clear, the Thunder have taken a fancy to the talent of forward KZ Okpala, who has averaged 11.6 minutes per game this season and can have 3.7 points, 2 rebounds and 0.7 assists.
The Heat cleared out a marginal player and added more draft pick chips to prepare for the next trade.