The US media exploded the Nets 1-for-3 trade, the 3 major combat power assisted Durant to compete for the championship, and the Spurs bet on Simmons
The Brooklyn Nets struggled to win two straight games without Irving and Simmons, who beat the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards in their most recent back-to-back games. Durant remained in high competitive form and scored seven points in a row at the most crucial moment against the Hornets to help the team win. Durant averaged 31.5 points, 6.2 points and 4.8 points per game in this game while shooting 52.0% from the field. Clearly, the Nets need to take action to provide some help to Durant.
Kyrie Irving is still suspended, it is reported that it will be difficult for him to return to the court, and even if he returns, Irving is at odds with Nets management, and only the Lone Ranger in the league is interested in Irving except for the Lakers. With Irving's tricky situation off the court and his contract about to expire, the Nets struggled to get a good return on his trade. Meanwhile, some reports suggest that the Nets plan to trade Ben Simmons for some experienced shooters.
US media FW wrote today that the Nets are interested in trading with the Spurs for Simmons for several veterans, of which the potential trade plan is: the Nets get Doug McDermott, Josh Richardson, Zach Collins; Spurs acquired: Ben Simmons. And such a deal, if closed, could ultimately help each team achieve its goals.
The Nets have three players who can help them win instantly
For the Nets, they need to build a competitive roster around Durant, and with this deal, they will improve on both the offensive and defensive ends. The addition of three veterans, McDermott, Richardson and Collins, will not only increase the depth of the team's roster, but also solve the defensive holes in the roster for the Nets. McDermott is an elite shooter who is averaging 10.2 points per game this season while shooting 43.1 percent from three-point range. Richardson's 3-point shooting isn't as tough as McDermott's, but he's a defensive winger who can both bring great defense to the Nets along with Royce O'Neal, while Richardson is averaging 10.3 points per game this season, shooting nearly 42 percent from three-point range and playing a 3-D winger.
Zach Collins has great outside rim ability, excellent threat from outside cuts, good rim protection, and good performance on the defensive end. Compared to Claxton, Zach Collins has a 39% 3-point shooting percentage. The Spurs' three veterans can bring a lot of offensive space to Durant's offense.
Popovich bet heavily on Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons is still a talented player for the Spurs, a three-time All-Star and DPOY candidate during his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, and when he's at his best, he can still make an impact on defense, organization, and breakout. The Spurs are a team that can help Ben Simmons regain his star status, they are currently only ranked 9th in the West, and they are a strong contender for Vambiyama, and the Spurs can give Ben Simmons enough ball and time to regain his high-level playing form.
Popovich is one of the league's top coaches, and he knows how to help Ben Simmons with how to go overall and improve. Trading veterans Josh Richardson, Doug McDermott and Zach Collins for Ben Simmons would make the Spurs a worse team because Simmons may play badly while regaining the feeling of the game, however, the Spurs' priority is to fight for the future, and they can take the risk of Ben Simmons, who do not have a star player in the point guard position, and Ben Simmons can be the first choice for this position.
It's a win-win deal
There's no doubt that the deal could be a worthwhile option for the Nets, who will be greatly enhanced and the Spurs have an opportunity to bet on a star point guard. Both teams can get some benefit from this trade and have very little to lose, so it's a low-risk, high-reward deal for the Spurs and Nets.