A new deal has been reached, the Rockets are happy, Embiid has been hit hard, and the Lakers have a new situation in the trade
The NBA trade deadline is getting closer and closer, and teams that want to trade are becoming active, some want to trade reinforcements, and some want to tear down and rebuild. The NBA reached a new deal, the Rockets are happy, the All-Star bench roster is out, the 76ers have bad news, Embiid has been hit hard, and he may not be able to miss the MVP selection. The new deal was reached, the Rockets were happy, Embiid was hit hard, and the Lakers traded a new situation.
The official announcement of the All-Star substitute list
The NBA league officially announced the All-Star bench list for this season, and the Western All-Star benches: Leonard, Curry, Paul George, Bushy Eyebrows, Devin Booker, Towns and Edwards. Eastern Conference All-Star Subs: Jaylen Brown, Brunson, Bam Adebayo, Randle, Mitchell, Maxey and Banchero. The previously announced All-Star starting lineup, starting in the West: James, Durant, Doncic, Alexander and Jokic. Eastern starters: Antetokounmpo, Embiid, Lillard, Haliburton and Tatum.
The new deal was officially announced
NBA Register Woj officially reported that the Houston Rockets and the Grizzlies reached a new deal, and the Rockets sent Oladipo and three second-round picks to the Grizzlies in exchange for center Adams. Adams and Oladipo have both missed the season due to injury and have not played. Adams was the starting center for the Grizzlies last season, averaging 8.6 points + 11.5 rebounds + 2.3 assists + 0.9 steals + 1.1 blocks per game. Oladipo averaged 10.7 points + 3.0 rebounds + 3.5 assists + 1.4 steals per game last season. Rockets management believes Adams will return healthy, and he can bring tenacity and leadership to the Rockets.
Jalen Green to be traded?
NBA Register Sam Amick reports that the Rockets are open to selling Jalen Green for a star player. Is Jalen Green really going to be traded? The US media released statistics, Jalen Green has averaged 29.8 points + 7.2 rebounds + 3.8 assists per game in the last five games, and the shooting rate is as high as 52%, which is very good. Recently, Jalen Green has scored 30+ in five games, and the shooting rate has exceeded 50%, which is much more fierce than at the beginning of the season. Jalen Green seems to have been suddenly opened up to the second vein, he has regained his talent and strength, will the Rockets trade him away? It is estimated that not, now with Jalen Green, it will not be able to exchange for excellent top stars, even if the Rockets exchange for an All-Star, they will not be able to reach the championship level in an instant.
Embiid was seriously injured
According to the official report of the 76ers, Embiid has an injured meniscus in his left knee and continues to miss this weekend's games, with an undetermined return date (which may be a long-term absence). This season, Embiid has missed 12 games, and according to the league's new rules, MVP and other awards must be played in at least 65 games, and 82 games in the NBA regular season, Embiid can miss up to 5 games. The 76ers have two games this weekend, and if Embiid misses both of them, his MVP selection will be in vogue. This season, Embiid averaged 35.3 points + 11.3 rebounds + 5.7 assists + 1.1 steals + 1.8 blocks per game.
Lakers trade new situation
Now the Los Angeles Lakers' trade situation is mixed, and everyone doesn't know whether it's true or not. Previously, the Lakers were interested in trading players such as Dejounte Murray, DeRozan and Caruso, which was known throughout the league. Later, the Lakers were interested in role players such as Bruce Brown and O'Neal. Now, local media outlet in Los Angeles KTLA reporter David Pingacore tweeted about James' trade prospects, writing: "I've heard from NBA sources that the Lakers' current top trade target is 39-year-old James, Pelinka is looking for the right team trade and now has a close suitor. Zhan Mei was both absent. (This reporter broke the news accurately many times, causing fans across the league to talk about it). Is James going to get caught up in the Lakers trade rumors? This news has the most comments from fans, and one of the hottest comments is: "The results that James and James both want to see, my friends and I are stunned!"