Summary of market dynamics: Lakers only want to sign Paul on base salary Brown is expected to renew the top salary Green rejects player option

On June 20, Beijing time, what are the new market developments in the past night? The Lakers are only willing to recruit Paul with a base salary; Warriors star Chasing Green refuses to execute the player option, the Green Army plans to renew Brown for $295 million in 5 years, Harden has a high probability of extending the contract with the 76ers; Beal trade involves more players, Ayton counts down to leave, the Bulls expose LaVine's asking price, and the Lakers assistant confirms that James will not retire.

The Lakers' base salary to recruit Paul plans or go to waste

The Lakers' top plan for the offseason includes signing Paul in free agency, but Lakers reporters reported that the Lakers only want to use the veteran base salary to bring in Paul; In other words, as long as Paul is laid off, the Lakers have a chance to pursue Paul.

Paul was traded to the Wizards, but the Wizards tried to send Paul to a third-party team, and both the Warriors and Clippers were interested in joining; Clippers reporters said that while pursuing Paul, the Clippers will not close the door to renewing Wei Shao.

Windhorst said: "I think the Clippers are a strong candidate, and I could even say that if Chris Paul becomes a free agent, the Clippers may have an advantage here (to sign Paul). He stressed that the Clippers are a better fit for Paul than the Lakers.

Green refused to execute the player option

Drummond Green will decline to execute the Warriors' $27.5 million player option next season, Shams reported.

Green's agent, Rich Paul, said: "We will continue to talk to the Warriors and explore all options; Dream can now start a conversation with the Warriors and will explore signing and trading or entering the free agent market, and the Warriors are motivated to renew a new contract with Dream.

Warriors' new general manager Dunleavy expressed confidence that the Warriors could sign back Green, and Keith Smith said Green could eventually sign a 3-4 year contract with the Warriors with a guarantee of $8-90 million.

The Green Army plans to renew Brown with a maximum salary

 According to Celtics reporter Adam Himmelsbach, the Greens are not planning to trade Jaylen Brown, who remains an important part of the team's vision, and all indications are that Brown will sign a five-year, $295 million super cap deal with the Greens this summer.

Grant Williams is reportedly currently a restricted free agent and the Greens can match any offer about him, barring a shockingly large offer; The Greens are likely to renew their contract with Gwe, but if the two sides eventually decide to part ways, signing first and trading will allow the Greens to get something in return.

The Green Army has been exploring a trade to ease crowding at the team's backfield while increasing the depth on the team's flanks and big men, with Brogdon most likely to be traded.

Harden is likely to stay in Philadelphia

Zach Lowe said: "Right now, the rest time is tight across the league, and I bet if you poll 50 executives in the league, most of them will say Harden will return to Philadelphia.

Lowe also said Philadelphia's decision to drop head coach Rivers was the starting point for Harden to reconsider staying with the team.

There are many rumors about Harden this summer, with celebrities reporting that Harden is struggling with returning to the Rockets or staying in Philadelphia, and reporters reporting that the Suns are interested in Harden; If Harden and the 76ers renew their contracts, the two parties can renew their maximum salary contracts for up to four years and $210 million.

Bill trades more insiders

Woj further reported that in addition to Beal and Goodwin, the Wizards included Isaiah Todd in their trade with the Suns.

Isaiah Todd was drafted first in the second round in 2021 and has played mainly for the Wizards' Development League affiliate for the past two seasons, with a $1.8 million guaranteed contract for the 2023-2024 season.

Durant, Booker, Suns boss, Suns general manager, and head coach Vogel all came forward to recruit Beal; According to US media reports, the Suns refused to add Ayton to the Beal trade.

The details of the Suns and Bill's deal so far are as follows:

The Suns sent Paul, Shamet, some second-round picks and multiple draft swaps to get Beal, Goodwin and Isaiah Todd from the Wizards; Going forward, the deal could involve more players as well as more teams.

Ayton's countdown to departure

Shams reported that after the Suns got Bill through the trade, they received a lot of inquiries about Ayton.

After creating the new Big Three, the Suns' next plan is to trade Ayton, aiming to trade several role players, that is, to use Ayton to strengthen the depth of the roster; Durant, Booker and Beal are all offensive stars, and the Suns need more supporting characters to help the Big Three storm the championship.

The Bulls' asking price for LaVine was exposed

 According to Bulls reporter K.C. Johnson, the Bulls take LaVine's value in the market very seriously, and if the Bulls decide to trade LaVine, they will focus on acquiring a good young player, plus multiple first-round picks and some contracts that can be equalized. Another source said that a first-round pick and a high-level player may also be attractive enough.

Butler recruited Lillard to join the Heat, but Lillard wants to stay with the Blazers, and according to Sports Illustrated reporter Chris Mannix, the Blazers have discussed the possibility of trading for Anunobi and Siakam, but are still not interested in trading the No. 3 pick.

Lakers assistant coach Handy confirmed that he will not leave the team, and he will not join Vogel's coaching staff; Handy also said James will return for the new season: That's what the team's plan is, I don't see a reason why he won't return.

The Warriors won't trade Poole, and Dunleavy said: "We plan to keep Poole with the Warriors for at least another four years."

Another Warriors executive has confirmed that Livingston will not return to the Warriors for the new season, and he decided to spend more time with his family.