Chapter 750 2016 NBA Trade Deadline (Third Update!)

The few days between the end of the All-Star Weekend and the trade deadline are the busiest times of the season for general managers of every team in the league.

Various trade rumors abound.

Markieff Morris, who was forced to leave because of dissatisfaction with the management, Jamal Crawford and Rudy Gay, who have been put on the shelf every year, Brandon Jennings, whose performance has declined seriously after returning from injury... …

There are many more rumors in the trading market this year than last year.

There are even some unusual ones.

For example, the Warriors, who are in the spotlight, intend to send Iguodala away.

For example, the Rockets want to send away Mbah a Moute, who has performed well, and want to get a first-round pick again.

For example, many teams are trying to clear salary space, even if they give away their first-round picks.

These unusual moves have made many people start to notice something about next summer.

Next summer, Durant, who failed to reach an early contract extension with the Thunder, will become a completely free agent.

Although Durant suffered a serious injury last year, his performance after returning was as good as before.

There are All-Stars every summer, but superstars are rare.

If a weak team has Durant, it will directly become a playoff team. If a strong team has Durant, it will directly become the favorite to win the championship. If the favorite team has Durant, it will have the opportunity to create a dynasty!

Moreover, the salary cap will rise sharply next summer. As long as enough salary space is cleared, they will have the opportunity to form the Big Three with nothing like the Heat did.

Horford, Conley, Whiteside, Noah, these are all equally capable All-Star players.

There are constant rumors and turmoil in the trading market.

With one day left before the trade deadline, the intensity of rumors has reached a peak.

At this time, before the last day, the Pelicans reached a three-way deal with the Clippers and Thunder.

The Pelicans sent Anthony Morrow and a 5 million trade exception (from Gordon's trade in the summer) to get Lance Stephens and a 2016 second-round pick from the Clippers.

The Clippers sent Lance Stephenson and a 2016 second-round pick in exchange for Kyle Singler and a $5 million trade exception, as well as a 2016 first-round pick from the Thunder.

The Thunder traded Kyle Singler and a 2016 first-round pick to acquire Anthony Morrow.

The purpose of the Pelicans' transaction is the same as before, to convert Morrow's two-year contract into one year, and then try to test Stephenson's status.

Ariza will not return until the end of the season, and Morrow's performance is not good. They need to improve their rotation strength.

Moreover, Stephenson only has a one-year contract, so if he fails, the loss to them will not be huge.

The Clippers' purpose is even clearer, sending Stephenson to reduce salary pressure this season, and by the way, they can also get a first-round draft pick.

The Thunder are paying for their moves last summer. Singler, who was signed for 5 years and $2,500 in the summer, can't even make the rotation. It's a stinky and long garbage contract.

Taking advantage of the team's good record now, they have to digest it at the minimum cost (the first round sent out is basically at the end of the first round).

Anthony Morrow, who was brought in, is the former three-point champion and the kind of space shooter that the Thunder needs. There is a possibility of regaining his form in the Thunder.

All in all, this is a deal where each of the three parties gets what they need.

The deal was made before the deadline, which was considered an advance preview.

One day later, as the trade deadline approached, information about the trade continued to be revealed by Woj.

Last summer there was a military competition in the West, and the highlight of this year's trading market is also in the West.

The Rockets and Mavericks formed a luxurious lineup in the summer, but the results were not ideal. Their reinforcements are imperative.

Morey once again made a masterpiece.

The Rockets acquired Markieff Morris from the Suns in exchange for Chris Anderson, a $2 million trade exception, and two future second-round picks.

The Rockets' fourth position has always been a weakness. Previously, they relied on Mbah a Moute and Tucker to swing.

Markieff Morris averaged 15.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game last season. He has excellent inside strength and three-point shooting ability, which is simply perfect.

As for the Suns, Morris has been at loggerheads with the management. He even actively asked the management to trade him to the team, otherwise he would refuse to play.

The four-year, $32 million contract Morris signed with the Suns has just begun to take effect this season. The Suns have acquired Chris Anderson's expiring contract to clear salary space in preparation for the summer.

However, apart from Anderson, they only gained two second-round picks.

The Big Three of the Rockets are excellent, but worthless in the second round. They exchanged Morris for air.

The fact that this deal can be reached can only be said to be due to the routine operations of the Suns management and Morey's excellent negotiation skills.

But regardless of the process, the Rockets have been fully strengthened at this trade deadline, and they continue to attack the championship.

The same thing happened to the Mavericks, who traded some end-of-the-bench players and a second-round pick to acquire Brandon Jennings from the Pistons.

Jennings' 8 million contract expires this summer. Considering his performance after his comeback, it is basically half a garbage contract.

The Pistons quickly sold him while he still had trade value, and some of the players they got were easy to deal with and would not affect next summer.

The purpose of the Mavericks is even clearer. Deron is in a difficult position. They need to strengthen the point guard within the limited operating space. Jennings is their best candidate.

A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. At 55 points, Mr. Rookie still has some strength. He might be able to play in another place.

The strength of the Western Conference continues to improve, and the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference also take action.

The Cavaliers' lineup is luxurious enough, but their record before the All-Star break makes it difficult for them to do so.

They made another wave of reinforcements for the substitute fourth position.

They sent Jared Cunningham, a 6 million trade exception and a second-round pick from the Trail Blazers to acquire Channing Frye from the Magic.

Frye originally signed a four-year, $32 million contract with the Magic in the summer of 2014.

This is only the second year of his contract. Considering Frye's age of 33, the Magic, who are starting a new round of reconstruction, do not need him.

Being able to get rid of his contract and get Cunningham in the second round and a non-guaranteed contract, the Magic did not lose money this time.

And Cavaliers owner Gilbert is really spending a lot of money this season.

Not counting the $300 million spent in the previous offseason, this adds an additional $8 million to his luxury tax.

Last time James brought his talents to Miami because the Cavaliers refused to add reinforcements, this time he really went all out.

The Cavaliers' bench depth continues to increase after acquiring Frye.

Dellavedova, J.R. Smith, Thaddeus Young, Frye, Tristan Thompson, the bench alone can be comparable to the starting lineup of some weak teams.

Their only goal now is the championship.