2024 NBA Season

[Questat]

I’m reading now that the Houston Rockets think they’re going to be able to trade the Suns picks back to them and get Durant in exchange… They’re tripping. I can’t even believe this is being reported on as a possibility. What do you think? Are the Suns ready to end the Durant experiment for some draft picks already?

No way! I say one more season before considering to let go on Kevin Durant. Or at least let Durant play in the start of the season and if they continue to struggle then maybe they can consider trading him before the deadline next year.

But if I am the manager of the Phoenix Suns, I'll be more focused on dealing Bradley Beal first before touching Kevin Durant. Bradley Beal is worth $160 million in the next three seasons. That is so heavy for the team especially if Beal continues to get injured or fails to perform.

True, I think Bradley is the real problem, but the question is, will any team be willing to accept the trade for Beal? With his declining performance, I think the Suns will be the last team to absorb that problem and if Beal will continue to play the way he played last season, it will be the same result also for them.

When Durant came in to the team, they reach the Western semi finals IIRC, so we can compare that last season was a decline of their performance, and considering they added Beal to form a big 3.

[danherbias07]

Brooklyn trying to build young core like thunder did by trading mikal bridges for for Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks, a protected first-round pick via Bucks, an unprotected pick swap and a second-rounder.

More details about the trade:
https://x.com/wojespn/status/1805782619382063592

I think the Nets win this trade. Mikal bridges is not consistent, I don't see any potential of this guy. Also don't know the reason why Knicks still need a PG/SG

There's a reason for this trade. Keyword: Villanova.

Now it's not a trio anymore but a quad. I think the Knicks are trying to build chemistry in a faster way by rejoining the Villanova players. When it comes to who is the winner with the trade, I think the Knicks won. They badly need a player who can play defense who is taller and longer than Josh Hart.
Remember the last playoffs when OG Anunoby was hurt, they are crippled in the defense under the rim and Hart was damn exhausted by the switches that will happen and then playing 40+ minutes.
They will play small ball which I think is also a good idea on why they took Bridges. He ain't slow despite his height and length and he can also shoot outside shots.
This gives more room for Brunson to do his attack on the paint style of play as Bridges can also spread the floor.

[Maslate]

Brooklyn trying to build young core like thunder did by trading mikal bridges for for Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks, a protected first-round pick via Bucks, an unprotected pick swap and a second-rounder.

More details about the trade:
https://x.com/wojespn/status/1805782619382063592

I think the Nets win this trade. Mikal bridges is not consistent, I don't see any potential of this guy. Also don't know the reason why Knicks still need a PG/SG

There's a reason for this trade. Keyword: Villanova.

Now it's not a trio anymore but a quad. I think the Knicks are trying to build chemistry in a faster way by rejoining the Villanova players. When it comes to who is the winner with the trade, I think the Knicks won. They badly need a player who can play defense who is taller and longer than Josh Hart.
Remember the last playoffs when OG Anunoby was hurt, they are crippled in the defense under the rim and Hart was damn exhausted by the switches that will happen and then playing 40+ minutes.
They will play small ball which I think is also a good idea on why they took Bridges. He ain't slow despite his height and length and he can also shoot outside shots.
This gives more room for Brunson to do his attack on the paint style of play as Bridges can also spread the floor.

I think what Mikal Bridges could contribute to the team is more on his offense than his defense. The Knicks will benefit from his good three-point shooting and mid-range game, as he was very effective with the Nets last season. In my opinion, he was one of the top scorers on the team, but the Nets are probably trying to rebuild rather than focus on the current roster.

Now that Mikal Bridges is with the Knicks, he is part of a team that is a championship contender. I think the Knicks' defense will give the Celtics competition next season, so hopefully, they will not be unlucky again with injuries.

[OgNasty]

I’m reading now that the Houston Rockets think they’re going to be able to trade the Suns picks back to them and get Durant in exchange… They’re tripping. I can’t even believe this is being reported on as a possibility. What do you think? Are the Suns ready to end the Durant experiment for some draft picks already?

No way! I say one more season before considering to let go on Kevin Durant. Or at least let Durant play in the start of the season and if they continue to struggle then maybe they can consider trading him before the deadline next year.

But if I am the manager of the Phoenix Suns, I'll be more focused on dealing Bradley Beal first before touching Kevin Durant. Bradley Beal is worth $160 million in the next three seasons. That is so heavy for the team especially if Beal continues to get injured or fails to perform.

True, I think Bradley is the real problem, but the question is, will any team be willing to accept the trade for Beal? With his declining performance, I think the Suns will be the last team to absorb that problem and if Beal will continue to play the way he played last season, it will be the same result also for them.

When Durant came in to the team, they reach the Western semi finals IIRC, so we can compare that last season was a decline of their performance, and considering they added Beal to form a big 3.

Now Dallas is saying they want to pick up Durant. For a guy that supposedly isn’t on the trading block, the Suns seem to be getting a lot of trade interest for Durant. As much as I like the idea of LeBron and Durant going to Dallas to team up with Kyrie and Luka, I’d bet that all these guys will be on their same teams come opening day.

[bitgolden]

Knicks once again made a desperation move, and it is showing. Giving up THAT much for Bridges wasn't smart, but they think that they have a decent squad now, and if they can get someone who can fit the team very well, and Bridges does fit very well, then they may actually achieve something.

But the reality is that, they aren't going to become a championship contender just with this trade, that's not nearly enough at all, they are not better than at least 2 or 3 other teams at east, and they just lost their future. Worst thing is, if this somehow doesn't work out, they do not have their future for a while as well, and it will end up hurting them more than they would want to. That is why it's quite bad trade if you ask me.

[OgNasty]

Looks like I may have been wrong on the Paul George situation.  Golden State is reportedly offering him a 4 year contract with a max deal attached to it.  I don't see Paul George passing this up.  I'm not sure how well he will fit in with Golden State, but he's a major upgrade from Klay Thompson on both ends of the floor.  I'm not sure where this would leave the Clippers going forward or if this will send Kawhi searching for a new team, but it's definitely interesting.  It would be the first time Steph has a legitimate superstar as a teammate.

[boyptc]

Looks like I may have been wrong on the Paul George situation.  Golden State is reportedly offering him a 4 year contract with a max deal attached to it.  I don't see Paul George passing this up.  I'm not sure how well he will fit in with Golden State, but he's a major upgrade from Klay Thompson on both ends of the floor.  I'm not sure where this would leave the Clippers going forward or if this will send Kawhi searching for a new team, but it's definitely interesting.  It would be the first time Steph has a legitimate superstar as a teammate.

Whilst Klay is still on the negotiation with them. It seems that the Golden State will pass on Klay if he don't accept their offer to him.

Anyway, if this is going to be in the contracts and they've offered PG with a max contract. That might hit Klay's ego that he's been with them and they can't give him the max 3 years contract that he's asking.

PG seems to be really fitting the role of Klay.

[jossiel]

That looks a promising trade for the Golden State Warriors. But it's true that anything can happen and we don't know if some back deals are already happening.

Recently, John Wall has shown interest to get back to the league whether he gets a play time or not, as long as he's wearing a jersey. He said, it won't matter to him as long as he's in the league.

It's a different case for John Wall though, he has been out because of injuries and I doubt that some team are going to pick him up. We've seen good players, past his prime because of injuries and was not able to come back in the league. So definitely, he will want any team to get him so he can wear a jersey, but the chances are slim.

There's a lot of news around and so we might see a lot in our social media accounts but it could be rumor as we all know that everyone want's a clickbait article. But let's wait and see for this big names and for sure we will see them in new uniform.

And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

[Dave1]

Looks like I may have been wrong on the Paul George situation.  Golden State is reportedly offering him a 4 year contract with a max deal attached to it.  I don't see Paul George passing this up.  I'm not sure how well he will fit in with Golden State, but he's a major upgrade from Klay Thompson on both ends of the floor.  I'm not sure where this would leave the Clippers going forward or if this will send Kawhi searching for a new team, but it's definitely interesting.  It would be the first time Steph has a legitimate superstar as a teammate.

What you mean? they have KD and won rings with him and he is the one who put the dagger on Cavs, so I will say that he is a legitimate superstar and most likely a possible hall of famer. But at what cost though if they will get Paul George? Probably they will have to let go of Kuminga and Wiggins and other players too. So it will be a big vacuum to be filled by other players that they will have to get as well to make the roster.

But yeah, it will be interesting, although I believed that this is just the second option for them. For me they are still wooing Klay Thompson with a good deal. A fair deal based on what Thompson has done to them and his performance from last season. If everything breaks, then PG will be the second best option.

[LogitechMouse]

Knicks once again made a desperation move, and it is showing. Giving up THAT much for Bridges wasn't smart, but they think that they have a decent squad now, and if they can get someone who can fit the team very well, and Bridges does fit very well, then they may actually achieve something.
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Trust me, the Knicks are way better now than what they are 2 seasons ago. This isn't a desperation move coming from the Knicks. They're just utilizing their draft picks just to get a good role player that will help Brunson and Randle carry the team.

They just gave OG Anunoby a 5-year $212M contract, and they also got Bridges. Both of them are very good at defending and that's what the Knicks want. They already have the offensive firepower already, and Bridges can be their center since he's also agile just in case Coach Thibs decides to have a small ball line up. I really didn't expect too much with Bridges when he's in Brooklyn because he's not enough to be the main start of a team. He's more of a good role player, and now he can do it again alongside his college teammates.

Looks like I may have been wrong on the Paul George situation.  Golden State is reportedly offering him a 4 year contract with a max deal attached to it.  I don't see Paul George passing this up.  I'm not sure how well he will fit in with Golden State, but he's a major upgrade from Klay Thompson on both ends of the floor.  I'm not sure where this would leave the Clippers going forward or if this will send Kawhi searching for a new team, but it's definitely interesting.  It would be the first time Steph has a legitimate superstar as a teammate.

The Clippers have one option - match the salary that the Warriors are giving if they want PG13 to stay.
They just extended Kawhi's contract, but they don't want George to give a max contract. PG for me is the best star that's on the trading blocks and if the Warriors get him, they will be giving players like Wiggins, or maybe CP3 if they wanted too but his contract is too much for a player who's injury prone. Nevertheless, it's very exciting to see teams moving already.

I don't know, but this is the best time for me. Teams trading players, and we don't know which player will be going to which team.

[TravelMug]

Anyway, I saw on a Facebook post that the Lakers are interested in getting CP3. Who do you think the Lakers will give just to get the "Point God"?

I haven't seen that yet but if it's going to be a rumor then there is a possibility. He's out of the GSW and he wants to get his first own ring as well.

He almost got it with the Suns but then it didn't happen.

So with the revamp that's happening with the Lakers, coming from the coach, and for the players as well.

There is a chance but don't believe yet with everything that's posted on Facebook.

I just saw it on Facebook, but aside from the Lakers, the Clippers can get CP3 as well in exchange for Paul George. PG13 for CP3 plus other young players like Kuminga and GP2. In that way, the Warriors still have a chance to win the title, but that will cost them Klay Thompson.

As for CP3 going to the Lakers like I said, I guess it's a good trade, but it will depend on which players the Lakers are willing to give to the Warriors. After all, the Lakers also need a reliable Point Guard and don't rely too much on Le-GM in terms of playmaking. Correct me, but they didn't have any good PG's last season aside from Le-GM. Reaves and Russell aren't true PG's but more of a shooting guard for me. Anyway, like you said though, what I saw in Facebook might not be true, but you know that anything can happen during the off-season, right?

That looks a promising trade for the Golden State Warriors. But it's true that anything can happen and we don't know if some back deals are already happening.

Recently, John Wall has shown interest to get back to the league whether he gets a play time or not, as long as he's wearing a jersey. He said, it won't matter to him as long as he's in the league.

It's a different case for John Wall though, he has been out because of injuries and I doubt that some team are going to pick him up. We've seen good players, past his prime because of injuries and was not able to come back in the league. So definitely, he will want any team to get him so he can wear a jersey, but the chances are slim.

There's a lot of news around and so we might see a lot in our social media accounts but it could be rumor as we all know that everyone want's a clickbait article. But let's wait and see for this big names and for sure we will see them in new uniform.

It’s been so long since John Wall contributed to a team. I honestly don’t think he could anymore. Not to mention I’m sure his salary would still be high even at the minimum for his time in the league. At his peak he was one of the best point guards to ever do it, but that was a long time ago. I wouldn’t give him another contract…

Exactly, injuries really killed John Wall's career. But during his prime, no one can touch him, he was quick and athletic, and if ever a team will get him, he could just be getting a minimum and so if it better if the will play overseas, maybe he can still make a lot of money.

But the question is still if he can contribute, at least half of what he has during his prime. But him being a injury prone, maybe some teams in Asia or in Europe might be interested of his services, but as far as NBA goes, I highly doubt it as well.

[inthelongrun]

I’m reading now that the Houston Rockets think they’re going to be able to trade the Suns picks back to them and get Durant in exchange… They’re tripping. I can’t even believe this is being reported on as a possibility. What do you think? Are the Suns ready to end the Durant experiment for some draft picks already?

No way! I say one more season before considering to let go on Kevin Durant. Or at least let Durant play in the start of the season and if they continue to struggle then maybe they can consider trading him before the deadline next year.

But if I am the manager of the Phoenix Suns, I'll be more focused on dealing Bradley Beal first before touching Kevin Durant. Bradley Beal is worth $160 million in the next three seasons. That is so heavy for the team especially if Beal continues to get injured or fails to perform.

True, I think Bradley is the real problem, but the question is, will any team be willing to accept the trade for Beal? With his declining performance, I think the Suns will be the last team to absorb that problem and if Beal will continue to play the way he played last season, it will be the same result also for them.

When Durant came in to the team, they reach the Western semi finals IIRC, so we can compare that last season was a decline of their performance, and considering they added Beal to form a big 3.

Now Dallas is saying they want to pick up Durant. For a guy that supposedly isn’t on the trading block, the Suns seem to be getting a lot of trade interest for Durant. As much as I like the idea of LeBron and Durant going to Dallas to team up with Kyrie and Luka, I’d bet that all these guys will be on their same teams come opening day.

When rumors about KD available in the trading block it is pretty sure that many teams are still interested in signing him and Dallas Mavericks is just of them. But I do not think Dallas can acquire KD without giving up Irving more players or future draft picks. It is also impossible for Dallas to take Bron unless the superstar exercises his right and declines the $51 million salary with the Lakers and opt for a cheaper salary in Dallas for a chance to crown again. Still I cannot imagine Kyrie in Dallas if there is KD or Bron or both of them.

I am now interested on the next move Dallas does this off-season. Luka showed that he is capable of bringing the team singlehandedly in the conference finals so adding another star that is capable of stepping up unlike Kyrie would be a great move.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

Wow, this deal is hilarious in my opinion.
A career 12 point per game player in his 8th season and he earns 40 million per season from now on, wtf is wrong in this NBA right now. Sure he is a good player but this salary is just WAY too much for his caliber. This super star salary, go to guy salary, he in none of that.
His other numbers are also not impressive, not even 5 rebounds or 2 assists per game in his career. I don't understand what desperation drove NY to offer this kind of money.

[stadus]

And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

Wow, this deal is hilarious in my opinion.
A career 12 point per game player in his 8th season and he earns 40 million per season from now on, wtf is wrong in this NBA right now. Sure he is a good player but this salary is just WAY too much for his caliber. This super star salary, go to guy salary, he in none of that.
His other numbers are also not impressive, not even 5 rebounds or 2 assists per game in his career. I don't understand what desperation drove NY to offer this kind of money.

He was just new to the team. You can't see his value just by looking at his numbers because if you saw how productive he was in the playoffs, you'd be impressed with him as well. He is a good defender and can score as well. I guess they'll be letting some guys go because of the huge salary they offered him. I'm thinking they might get rid of Randle, as they seemed to get better without him in the lineup.

The main star is still Brunson, whose salary will now be lower than OG's because of this new contract. But when Brunson renews, for sure he could get a massive paycheck, potentially breaking the record for the biggest in NBA history. Currently, considering the news, OG will be at the top of the list.

This is last season's payroll.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/contracts/NYK.html

Player                  Age   2023-24           2024-25                        
Julius Randle           29   $28,226,880   $30,317,760   
Jalen Brunson           27   $26,346,666   $24,960,001   
Bojan Bogdanović   35   $20,000,000   $19,032,850               
OG Anunoby           26   $18,642,857   $19,928,571   
Mitchell Robinson   26   $15,681,818   $14,318,182   

[Jating]

And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

Wow, this deal is hilarious in my opinion.
A career 12 point per game player in his 8th season and he earns 40 million per season from now on, wtf is wrong in this NBA right now. Sure he is a good player but this salary is just WAY too much for his caliber. This super star salary, go to guy salary, he in none of that.
His other numbers are also not impressive, not even 5 rebounds or 2 assists per game in his career. I don't understand what desperation drove NY to offer this kind of money.

Perhaps they see value on OG though, and if he didn't get injured or playing 100% in the playoffs, he could be a big contribution to the team. So I don't think that the NYK is desperation, there could be decisions by organizations that might give them good returns in the future and so they are risking it and hopefully they can get value from the money that they are paying.

And teams really need players to be at least with them 3-5 years and see how it will fit into their system. And with OG still with there, who knows, they could be a contender team if Randle goes back healthy and Brunson and the Villanova Boys carrying NYK.

[arwin100]

And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

Wow, this deal is hilarious in my opinion.
A career 12 point per game player in his 8th season and he earns 40 million per season from now on, wtf is wrong in this NBA right now. Sure he is a good player but this salary is just WAY too much for his caliber. This super star salary, go to guy salary, he in none of that.
His other numbers are also not impressive, not even 5 rebounds or 2 assists per game in his career. I don't understand what desperation drove NY to offer this kind of money.

It seems that Knicks is ready to waste their money for giving such huge contract to Anunoby. Maybe they see something that we don't see and they believe that the guy has potential then they could develop to release its all star level potential.

But OG is young so I guess they believe so much on his talent, that's why they secure and give him long contract to stay on Knicks and lets just see if he can prove that he deserves the contract given.

He's stats is not really that impressive but maybe he do something special on the court and make him a valuable player on Knicks.

[btc_angela]

Brooklyn trying to build young core like thunder did by trading mikal bridges for for Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks, a protected first-round pick via Bucks, an unprotected pick swap and a second-rounder.

More details about the trade:
https://x.com/wojespn/status/1805782619382063592

I think the Nets win this trade. Mikal bridges is not consistent, I don't see any potential of this guy. Also don't know the reason why Knicks still need a PG/SG

There's a reason for this trade. Keyword: Villanova.

Lol, but it's so true, it's a reunion with the Villanova boys with the addition of Mikhail Bridges.

Now it's not a trio anymore but a quad. I think the Knicks are trying to build chemistry in a faster way by rejoining the Villanova players. When it comes to who is the winner with the trade, I think the Knicks won. They badly need a player who can play defense who is taller and longer than Josh Hart.
Remember the last playoffs when OG Anunoby was hurt, they are crippled in the defense under the rim and Hart was damn exhausted by the switches that will happen and then playing 40+ minutes.
They will play small ball which I think is also a good idea on why they took Bridges. He ain't slow despite his height and length and he can also shoot outside shots.
This gives more room for Brunson to do his attack on the paint style of play as Bridges can also spread the floor.

And if you look at the evolution of New York Knicks:

From Elfrid Payton to Jalen Brunson
From Reggie Bullock to OG Anunoby
From RJ Barrett to  Mikal Bridges
From Nerlens Noel to Mitch Robinson

So I think it's a good upgrade in the last 4 years and the team looks better now. I think they've seen what small play does to the team when Randle was out and it was very effective to them. So most likely they will continue with that experiment for this season and with a healthy Julius, perhaps the Knicks will be a contender again.

[Baofeng]

When rumors about KD available in the trading block it is pretty sure that many teams are still interested in signing him and Dallas Mavericks is just of them. But I do not think Dallas can acquire KD without giving up Irving more players or future draft picks. It is also impossible for Dallas to take Bron unless the superstar exercises his right and declines the $51 million salary with the Lakers and opt for a cheaper salary in Dallas for a chance to crown again. Still I cannot imagine Kyrie in Dallas if there is KD or Bron or both of them.

I am now interested on the next move Dallas does this off-season. Luka showed that he is capable of bringing the team singlehandedly in the conference finals so adding another star that is capable of stepping up unlike Kyrie would be a great move.

I haven't heard this rumor that KD is available for a trade or he is willing to get out of the Phoenix Suns. But base on his performance, yeah it seems that KD is somewhat off with him and Booker combination and so he might be willing to get out and maybe try to go to a good contender team that is Dallas.

But it's not going to be cheap for sure and it might cost them a lot of good players as well. I do agree though that in the last season of Dallas and reaching the finals, they need someone besides Kyrie to help him in scoring and be consistent.

[Fredomago]

And there goes one big now.

OG Anunoby[1] agreed to sign with still New York Knicks for a $212.5M deal for 5 years. This is a wise move for the Knicks and as well as OG.

As long as the price is right, they're going to make these deals very fair and easy.

[1] https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/og-anunoby-staying-with-knicks-star-defender-set-to-sign-five-year-212-5-million-contract-per-reports/

Wow, this deal is hilarious in my opinion.
A career 12 point per game player in his 8th season and he earns 40 million per season from now on, wtf is wrong in this NBA right now. Sure he is a good player but this salary is just WAY too much for his caliber. This super star salary, go to guy salary, he in none of that.
His other numbers are also not impressive, not even 5 rebounds or 2 assists per game in his career. I don't understand what desperation drove NY to offer this kind of money.

It seems that Knicks is ready to waste their money for giving such huge contract to Anunoby. Maybe they see something that we don't see and they believe that the guy has potential then they could develop to release its all star level potential.

But OG is young so I guess they believe so much on his talent, that's why they secure and give him long contract to stay on Knicks and lets just see if he can prove that he deserves the contract given.

He's stats is not really that impressive but maybe he do something special on the court and make him a valuable player on Knicks.

I agree to that, maybe Knicks see something that's why they are willing to give him that huge contract, and just like what you said he's young and capable to improve for more, just hoping that after recieving that contract he may keep improving and not just stay the way he contribute, though it's for the Knicks coaches and managements to push him to bring out his potentials,

as far as I see they just wanted to keep that chemistry and keeping players who got that good blends from each other will allow them to bring that good outcome maybe more than what they've achieved last season, more on the side that they can keep that chase which they just missed last time almost but due to injuries they missed it and will try to comeback strong. Let see if what OG and the rest of the squad will achieved next.

[Questat]

When rumors about KD available in the trading block it is pretty sure that many teams are still interested in signing him and Dallas Mavericks is just of them. But I do not think Dallas can acquire KD without giving up Irving more players or future draft picks. It is also impossible for Dallas to take Bron unless the superstar exercises his right and declines the $51 million salary with the Lakers and opt for a cheaper salary in Dallas for a chance to crown again. Still I cannot imagine Kyrie in Dallas if there is KD or Bron or both of them.

I am now interested on the next move Dallas does this off-season. Luka showed that he is capable of bringing the team singlehandedly in the conference finals so adding another star that is capable of stepping up unlike Kyrie would be a great move.

I haven't heard this rumor that KD is available for a trade or he is willing to get out of the Phoenix Suns. But base on his performance, yeah it seems that KD is somewhat off with him and Booker combination and so he might be willing to get out and maybe try to go to a good contender team that is Dallas.

But it's not going to be cheap for sure and it might cost them a lot of good players as well. I do agree though that in the last season of Dallas and reaching the finals, they need someone besides Kyrie to help him in scoring and be consistent.

That would be a big 3 for the Dallas and they sure will improve as all these players (big 3) are clutch players. Durang and Irving have also played together before, so they won't have a problem with that. I guess if Dallas are gonna trade some players, that would include one of their best big men, either Lively or Gafford, Hardaway, and probably Jones as well. Not sure if Dallas can sacrifice these players but if that's the price to pay to get Durant, then I guess it's worth a gamble.