NBA Market Update: Warriors Find Star Partner for Curry Rockets Tate Asking Price Exposed

On December 7, Beijing time, what are the new developments in the NBA market? The Warriors are looking for a star partner for Curry, the Rockets are selling Tate's asking price exposed, the Jazz are asking for Kessler at a high price, the Bucks are willing to trade Connaughton to upgrade the wing, and scouts believe the Lakers are a potential next home for Ingram.

The Warriors are looking for a star partner for Curry

After Klay left, the Warriors brought in role players like Kyle Lee, Hield and Melton, but they didn't give up on finding another star to partner Curry. They also tried to bring in George and Markkanen in the offseason, but failed.

"The Golden State Warriors are looking for another star player to partner with Stephen Curry, and they will make a decision in the coming weeks and months before the trade deadline," Shams said. Previously, some reporters revisited the old story of the Warriors' interest in James. Before last season's trade deadline, the Warriors talked to the Lakers about trading James, but it didn't go into depth. Now, the current situation between James and the Lakers is also not good, and the media wants to know if the Warriors and Lakers are likely to restart James' trade talks.

Of course, in the long run, the Warriors should look for younger stars to fit the team's future. Kuming's outburst could boost the value of the trade, and now is the perfect time for the Warriors to trade him. The Warriors are currently 13-8 and are in fifth place in the West.

Rockets peddling Tate's asking price exposed

The Athletic's sidery reports that the Rockets are willing to trade backup forward Tate. Tate is currently on a $7.6 million contract expiring, but he's now out of the Rockets' rotation. The Rockets' asking price for Tate is likely to be a second-round pick.

Tate has played in 253 games so far in his career, all for the Rockets, averaging 9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 23.1 minutes per game. So far this season, he has played in only nine games, averaging 4.6 minutes per game, contributing 2.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.4 assists.

The Jazz have a high asking price for Kessler

Sidery reports that the Jazz offered center Walker Kessler a hefty price amid potential trade talks. What the Jazz want in return is multiple first-round picks or top rookies and draft capital.

Kessler is averaging 10.9 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game so far this season, and he and Wembanyama are the only two players who have both scored and rebounded in double figures per game and at least two blocks per game.

The Bucks explore trading Connaughton

Sidery reports that the Bucks are peddleing Connaughton in hopes of seeking an upgrade on the wing. Because the Bucks have surpassed the second line, Connaughton's $9.4 million salary can't be traded with other players' salaries. Connaughton's contract for next season is a $9.4 million player option.

So far this season, Connaughton has played in 15 games, averaging 4.9 points, 3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shooting just 37.1% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range. With Middleton's return, his playing time is expected to be reduced further.

Are the Lakers a potential next home for Yingge?

Fischer reports that NBA scouts believe the Lakers are a potential home for Ingram, but there is no indication that the Lakers are pursuing him at this time. The Lakers want to bolster their frontcourt to help Zhan Mei. So far this season, Yingge has averaged 23.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. He was the Lakers' pick and was later traded to the Pelicans in a trade involving thick eyebrows.