On November 2, Beijing time, what are the developments in the NBA market? The Lakers offered Kessler Russell and multiple first-round picks, but it didn't interest the Jazz. The Warriors are interested in getting Butler, and the Nuggets have asked the Clippers for George.
Lakers offer Kessler chips exposed
Recently, Lakers reporter Buha reported that the Lakers are interested in 23-year-old Kessler. If they can get Kessler, they can put him on the field with Bushy Eyebrows to form a true twin-tower lineup. So far this season, Kessler has averaged 8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.6 blocks per game. The Lakers are averaging just 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 22nd in the league. In addition, Kessler's rebounding ability is also outstanding.
However, according to Amick, a Jazz source revealed that the Lakers' offer was basically framed by Russell and multiple first-round picks, which did not arouse the Jazz's interest, and Amick said that the rest of the Lakers players could be more concerned.
Los Angeles speculated that the other players Amick mentioned could include Reaves, but the Lakers have no interest in trading the guard. So far this season, Reaves is averaging 16.8 points, 6 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 52.5% from the field and 44.8% from three-point range. Russell averaged 10.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game while shooting 36.7% from the field and 25% from three-point range.
The Warriors are interested in getting Butler
According to the New York Times, while executives from other teams believe the Warriors are more willing than ever to include Kuminga in a big deal, the truth is that they have set high goals in terms of possible targets.
One name to keep an eye on is Jimmy Butler, who caught the Warriors' interest in the offseason and who didn't renew his contract with the Heat, sources said. Next summer, Butler has the option to jump out of his contract and become a full free agent.
It is worth mentioning that it was previously reported that the Rockets are also a potential next home for Butler. Although Butler is 35 years old, there are many teams interested in him. So far this season, Butler has averaged 16.8 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists per game while shooting 48.8% from the field, but has performed poorly from beyond the three-point line, shooting only 12.5%.
Although the Warriors' Curry, Melton and Wiggins are all injured, the team is currently 4-1 and is in great form to start the season.
The Nuggets had asked the Clippers about George
Ramona Shelburne of the Athletic spoke on the show about rumors about the Nuggets and George this offseason. According to her, the Nuggets once asked the Clippers about George, but were reluctant to send away some young men, resulting in negotiations never going deeper.
According to sources, the Nuggets asked about George in the offseason, but their negotiations with the Clippers never went deep because the Nuggets were reluctant to mention Braun, Payton Watson and Strawther in the talks. The Clippers are not interested in the chips offered by the Nuggets, which are likely to include the remaining $147 million in contracts of Zike Nagy and Michael Porter. ”
Porter also said recently: "If we don't win this year, we all know they might have to disband. ”
So far this season, George has not played in the regular season for the 76ers due to injury, and Porter, who the Nuggets are willing to send, has started the season in average form, averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 39.6% from the field and 29.6% from three-point range.