In the NBA offseason, the free agent market and the trading market are equally exciting. Durant applied to the Nets for a trade, and it was interesting which team he would be sent to. The Lakers and Irving frowned, can James and Irving join forces again? It is said that the sharpening of the knife is not mistaken for the woodcutter, and whether the preparation of the offseason is done well or not will directly affect the start of the next season of each team. Let's take a look at what transactions and signings are happening in the NBA.
The Knicks officially announced that the 5-for-2 deal was concluded
The Knicks officially announced that the team gave away Burks, Noel, two future second-round picks and some cash, from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Nicolas Radicevic's signing rights and a future second-round draft pick. Radicevic, a No. 57 pick in 2015, did not join the NBA after being drafted and currently plays for Bilbao in the Spanish League. Radicevic's situation is somewhat similar to Wang Zhelin's, that is, the Knicks sent Out Burks, Noel, 2 second-round picks and part of the cash, in exchange for 1 second-round pick.
The Knicks made the deal to clear up the pay space and save money. Noel 8.8 million, Burks 10 million, after sending away 2 people, the Knicks freed up nearly 20 million salary space. But what's the use of the Knicks freeing up salary space? Who can they sign?
Burks, a 12th pick in 2011 and 1.98 meters tall, is a guard who played in 81 games for the Knicks last season, averaging 11.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3 assists and 1.1 steals, shooting 40.4% from the field and 40.4% from three-point range. Noel is the No. 6 show in 2013, 2.08 meters tall, and can play the 4th to 5th position. Noel played in 25 games for the Knicks last season, averaging 3.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 53.3 percent from the field.
The US media exposed the big deal plan of the 3 teams, and Durant joined forces with Jokic
US media Fadeaway World reported a three-team deal plan, and said that this will allow all three teams to achieve a win-win situation and take what they need.
The Nets traded 3 for 14, sending Durant, Irving and Simmons back to Murray, Aaron Gordon, Jeff Green, Watson, Braun, Valanciunas, Graham, Hayes, Murphy III, pelicans four first-rounders (two of which were from the Lakers and Bucks), and the Nuggets' 2029 first round;
The Nuggets made 8-for-3, sending Murray, Aaron Gordon, Jeff Green, Watson, Braun, Hyland, Najib, the 2029 first-round pick for Durant, Irving and Lewis Jr.;
The Pelicans traded 9 for 3, sending Valanciunas, Graham, Hayes, Murphy III, four first rounds, and returning Simmons, Hyland and Najib.
After the deal was completed, the Nets were replaced by a different team, with the Big 3 all sent away, returning to the young Murray, a group of strong role players and five first-round picks. The US media believes that the Nets will still be a playoff team after the completion of the trade, and the future can be expected.
Durant and Irving can continue to play together, and they will form the Super Big Three together with Jokic. Durant applied to leave the team because he was dissatisfied with the Nets' attitude towards Irving, and he still wanted to play with Irving. Although the Nuggets are not in Durant's designated next home list, but can continue to stay on the first team with Irving, and can also join hands with Mr. Jokic, the MVP of the 2nd time, Durant is certainly willing.
The Pelicans get Simmons and will form simmons + CJ - McCollum + Ingram + Zion's Big 4, with no worries about playoff spots and hope to go further in the playoffs. The US media believes that this is a win-win transaction plan for 4 teams, do you think this transaction plan is reliable?