They are exploring trades involving Danny Green and the No. This is intriguing, mostly because the T-Wolves were pretty good last season and we know he’s close with Karl-Anthony Towns. He wasn’t traded at the deadline last year and perhaps he’ll stick with Detroit heading into 2022-23.īut … there’s some Hawks chatter mixed in with Blazers talk, which is interesting given how Portland could give up its lottery pick for immediate help. Moving him in a trade that doesn’t involve another large contract may prove difficult, so perhaps the draft isn’t the place for that. The Hawks owe him a lot of money through 2024-25 AND there’s a player option for him the year after. See above, and it feels like we’re going to similarly hear about Collins trade rumors all summer if he’s not dealt at the draft.
Gobert’s name is going to be thrown around all offseason - as is Donovan Mitchell’s, of course - as the Jazz try to ponder how to approach the future with a roster that’s fallen short a bunch. There are some names being thrown around ahead of next week who could end up dealt on that Thursday night. So could we see some more of that happen on draft night? On the other hand, many teams are unlikely to give away a substantial package for Gay given the possibility they could simply sign him next summer.The 2022 NBA Draft is nearly here, and although that means we should definitely concentrate on the newest of rookies on Thursday, June 23, there are also some names of vets being thrown around that could be dealt that night.Īlready, JaMychal Green was dealt pre-draft, in a swap that sent the big man to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the 30th overall pick in 2022 to the Denver Nuggets. The Kings still hope to compete for the playoffs this coming season behind a core led by DeMarcus Cousins, Gay, Willie Cauley-Stein, Arron Afflalo and Ben McLemore. Several teams have contacted the Kings about putting together a deal to acquire Gay, according to Wojnarowski, though " teams say those conversations have yet to find traction" because "some teams have been unclear with what exactly Sacramento wants in return, and others say the asking price is too unreasonable." Kings Still a Playoff Contender if Trade Happens 19, Wojnarowski reported that Gay's reported desire to leave the team after the 2016-17 season "could increase pressure on the organization to trade Gay sooner rather than later," though the team has " shown no inclination to move Gay without a substantial package in return." They can't let him walk for nothing." Gay Reportedly Being Shopped by Kings Monday, Sept. "He's already informed them he doesn't like it there. "Sacramento has to trade Gay," an Eastern Conference executive said, per Scotto. Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders reported that the Miami Heat and Kings have discussed a trade that would send Gay and teammate Darren Collison to Miami for Goran Dragic. " Heat, Kings Reportedly Discussing Trade Involving Gay Tuesday, Oct. Guys in the last year of contracts, guys 6-8 who can do the things he does. He likes it here," head coach Dave Joerger said about Gay, per. "He's a wonderful human being who's grown as a player and a leader. Joerger Comments on Gay Trade Rumors Thursday, Oct. That's something you don't want a reputation for. If I came here as if I didn't want to be here, I wouldn't help my teammates. I'll come here and be with my teammates and act as if I'll be here all year. I have no choice but to work for the Sacramento Kings.
I prepare as if I'm going to be with the Sacramento Kings. I wake up every day and get ready to play the next game. I'm with the Sacramento Kings. Gay discussed his situation on Wednesday, per :