Trade between Sixers and Grizzlies
During the night of the draft, many teams take the opportunity to close transfers that also involve business with the rounds. The one in 2022 has not been a very famous draft in this sense, but Grizzlies and Sixers have taken the opportunity to carry out a transfer: those of Memphis send to DeAnthony Melton and in return they receive Danny Green and the 23rd pick in the draft, which has been David Roddy.
The Lakers ‘sign’ the children of Shaquille O’Neal and Scottie Pippen
So much Shareef O’Neal What Scotty Pippen Jr. were not selected last morning in the draft, but the doors to play in the NBA They haven’t been closed yet. And it is that, Los Angeles Lakers have decided to bet on the children of Shaquille Y Scotty, incorporating them into the team: the first will play the summer league with the Los Angeles franchise, while the second has signed a ‘two-way contract’ with which he will alternate his presence in the Lakers and in the G-League development team.
The Knicks part with Kemba Walker
During the night of the draft, one of the most notorious transfers was the one that starred in three bands the New York Knicks, the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets. In it, he was involved Kemba Walker, moving from the big apple to Detroit. Beyond the exchange of future rounds of the draft between the Pistons and Hornets, it is surprising that the Knicks do not take any big name as a counterpart, but the operation is understood as a move to lighten wage mass.
Back home?
Russell Westbrook could be one of the options you contemplate Oklahoma City Thunder For this summer. With salary space to spare, Russell’s return home would present the opportunity to put out a few more rounds in OKC.
Jae Crowder, in the market
Among the reforms that the Suns are studying for the team there is the possibility of placing Jae Crowder somewhere. According to various media, the Arizona team has already explored this possibility with several franchises.
portland keeps on moving
After acquiring Jerami Grantthe Blazers continue to move in search of improving the roster and please Damian Lillard. Toronto forward, OG Anunoby, is another of the great objectives of the Oregon franchise. The pick 7 of the Portland draft could come to Canada in exchange according to some American media.
Ayton, foot and a half out of the Suns
The Phoenix Suns remain convinced not to offer the maximum to Deandre Ayton. According to Wojnarowski, the Pistons have a great interest in acquiring the services of the Bahamian center after freeing salary space with the transfer of Jerami Grant. What seems clear is that this change would be ‘sign and trade’ since Ayton is a restricted free agent. and the Suns will match any offer he gets.
Surprise in the draft?
Several specialized web pages and some bookmakers begin to place paolo banchero as number one in the draft. Orlando would be considering choose him over names like Jabari Smith or Chet Holmgren. It would be a huge surprise.
Jerami Grant, to Blazers
One of the juiciest names on the market, Jeremy Grant, you already know your future. Pistons forward will become Portland’s new player in exchange for a few rounds of the draft.