What's up basketball fans! I am here again @dwin0603 to give you another exciting basketball discussion for another episode of NBA Talk, and today, we will talk about some of the hottest NBA Trade rumors and news. Let's do this!
It will be a very busy week for NBA franchises as the NBA trade deadline approaches and just 4 days away. I'm sure there's a lot of negotiations happening now in the league and teams are working overtime to add some boost to their rosters and some are getting ready for their future. There are a lot of trade rumors and news and it's hard to catch up to all of that so I'm going to give you a short summary of those news and rumors.
Marc Gasol and Mike Conley
Mike Conley and Marc Gasol are aging veterans that are still playing well for the Memphis Grizzlies. Conley is 31 years old but still one of the most talented point guards in the NBA averaging 20.2 points, 6.3 assists and 3.4 rebounds while Gasol is now 34 but still being stellar at the defensive end of the floor averaging 15.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks. But despite their strong season the Grizzlies are looking to start all over again and trade them. Conley is drawing interest from all over the league and Memphis are interested in making a big trade before the deadline. According to reports, there might be Ricky Rubio and Mike Conley swap or Conley might end up being traded to the Pacers for Darren Collison.
Portland wants to add help come playoffs time
The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the best teams during the regular season but always drops in the playoffs. They've always been like that and now it's time to make a change. Damian Lillard needs help in the playoffs so according to reports, Portland is trying to make some moves to improve their roster and find additional help come playoffs time. But Portland might not want to move any of their key players and they are planning to shift their first round pick in exchange for some role players. According to reports, the Blazers are interested in Taurean Prince and Otto Porter Jr.
Carmelo Anthony to the Lakers is still Possible
The Los Angeles Lakers already started their run at Anthony Davis and sources said that the Lakers already offered a series of deals but the Pelicans remains patient and still not responding with those trade offers. We will have to wait until the deadline and if the Lakers get AD, there will be a lot of holes in their roster because they will have to give multiple players to get AD. That means there will be some open spots in their roster and that is when they can sign Carmelo Anthony to add some firepower in offense off the bench.
Kyrie Irving staying in Boston is not a sure thing
Recently, Kyrie Irving faced a lot of issues and controversy but still remain focus every game. The Boston Celtics are struggling this season. They are playing not the way they should be because before the season starts people are expecting them to dominate the East with Kyrie and Gordon Hayward getting back from injuries. Early this season, Kyrie told the fans that he is happy in Boston and he will stay but things are starting to turn around now. In recent reports, Kyrie said that he is not committed in staying in Boston and he does not owe anybody. He added that he is going to do what's best for him and he wants the media to ask him July 1st on where will he play next season. Looks like Boston's future is in jeopardy.
Lakers made their first offer for Anthony Davis
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski revealed that the Lakers offered Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Rajon Rondo, Michael Beasley and a future first round pick but the Pelicans are somehow not interested and not impressed with the trade offer. They chose to not include Brandon Ingram in the offer. I think it's a low ball offer and the Pelicans might want more from them. Maybe Zo, Kuz and BI all together can make the Pelicans more interested and it's the best offer they can give. The Lakers should be more aggressive because the trade deadline is only days away.
That is all for today folks! Have fun reading and I would love to hear your opinions about the hottest news and rumors in the NBA so drop your comments now and let's have some basketball talk! :)
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