In just one night, there were 9 major news from the league, among them, Harden applied for a trade, Irving met with the Suns, the Lakers cut 3 people, and the Eagles supermarket went on sale!
Message 1: Harden applies for a trade
According to reporter Shams, sources revealed that 76ers guard James Harden will exercise a $35.6 million player option under contract for next season.
According to subsequent reports, after choosing the executive player option, Harden will apply for a trade with the 76ers and hope to be traded to a team with championship contention!
It is reported that the Clippers, Heat, Knicks and other teams have opened trade discussions with the 76ers, and the 76ers plan to maximize the return benefits of the Harden trade!
Message 2: Owen meets the Sun
According to journalist Chris Haynes, sources revealed that Kyrie Irving plans to meet with the Suns once free market opens.
Journalist Chris Haynes said that in addition to the Suns, Irving also plans to meet with the Lone Ranger, the Rockets, and other teams also have opportunities!
It is worth mentioning that Irving and Durant had experience working together during their Nets days, which may be one reason why Irving plans to meet the Suns.
It's just that the reality is that from the perspective of salary space and luxury tax pressure, there is still a huge difficulty for Irving to join the Suns!
News 3: The Lakers cut 3 people
According to official Lakers sources, the team officially cut Mohamed Bamba, Shaquille Harrison, and refused to execute Malik Beasley's $16.5 million team option for next season.
It is reported that after cutting Bamba, Harrison and Beasley, the Lakers' roster is vacant and can be signed in free agency.
In addition, salary experts analyzed that the Lakers currently have access to a full-range middle-class exception worth $12.4 million and a biennial exception worth $4.5 million.
According to sources, Bruce Brown, Brooke Lopez and Dennis Schroder are all targets for the Lakers' full middle-class exception, and the team does not rule out re-signing Beasley and Bamba in free agency!
Message 4: The Knights intend O'Neill
According to reporter Michael Scotto, sources revealed that the Cavaliers are interested in trading for Nets forward Royce O'Neal.
Last season, Rosece O'Neal averaged 8.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in the regular season and 5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game in the playoffs.
It is reported that the Nets are open to trading Royce O'Neal, who is close to Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, and the two have worked together with the Jazz!
Message 5: The Sun intends Diop
According to reporter Joho Gambadoro, sources revealed that the Suns are interested in free agent forward Keita Bates Diop.
Last season with the Spurs, Diop played in 67 regular season games, averaging 22 minutes per game, with 9.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
In addition, according to previous reports, the Suns also have Yuta Watanabe and Mike James, hoping to bring helpers to KD, Bill and Booker!
News 6: Eagle Supermarket is on sale
According to reporter Michael Scotto, sources revealed that the Hawks are open to trading Deontay Murray, Clint Capela and DeAndre Hunt.
Previously, the Hawks completed a trade for draft picks in the draft, and then sent John Collins to the Jazz to continue exploring trade reinforcements.
It is reported that the Hawks have been very active in the trading market, except for Trae Young, other players are within the scope of trade discussions, and the Eagles supermarket is officially on sale.
Message 7: The Raptors offer VanVleet
According to reporter Michael Scotto, sources revealed that the Raptors are inclined to offer Fred VanVleet a 3-year, $90 million or 3-year $100 million offer contract.
However, the Rockets also have a strong interest in VanVleet and are willing to offer a 2-year contract of up to $80 million, and the Raptors have difficulty renewing VanVleet!
Message 8: Pelicans offer Jones
According to reporter Shams, sources revealed that the Pelicans will refuse to execute forward Herbert Jones' $1.8 million team option for next season.
Last season, Herbert Jones played in 66 regular season games, averaging 30 minutes per game, with 9.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals.
Shams said Herbert Jones will be a restricted free agent and the Pelicans plan to offer him a 4-year, $53.3 million contract extension!
News 9: Barnes renews the King's contract
According to ESPN, agents revealed that forward Harrison Barnes reached a contract extension with the Kings, signing a 3-year, $54 million contract.
Last season, Barnes averaged 15 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists in the regular season and 10.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals in the playoffs.
It is worth mentioning that Barnes and the king have been discussing a renewal of the contract recently, and both parties intend to continue to cooperate!