NBA Trade: Lillard to Milwaukee & Turner Impact

The great protagonist of the second day of Free Agency NBA is certainly Milwaukee who in the most unexpected way manages to tear the yes of Myles Turner, who seemed destined to renew with the Pacers. But the management of the Bucks has decided to go all-in with a potentially very risky bet, opting for the surprising cutting of Damian Lillard, back from the bad injury during the Postseason at the Achilles tendon, through the so-called “stretch provision”. The Bucks, then will have to pay the player the entire amount of his contract (113 million), with 22.5 who will count for their Monte Salari for each of the next 5 years. A very high price, therefore, to get rid of a player whose future, post -injury, remains uncertain.

turner

—

With the wage space obtained from the Lillard Operation, the Bucks managed to get to Turner offering the former Pacers a four -year 107 million, in the hope of being able to create a group around Giannis able to make noise in the Eastern Conference. Moreover not simple. Milwaukee also reached an agreement with the veteran Gary Harrisin the last five seasons in Orlando, with the center Jericho Sims And he sent to Charlotte Pat Connaughtonwith two future second choices, obtaining the Serbian ex Ephes in return Vasilija Micic.

Shai makes cash

—

Instead, the celebrations for the MVP continue, both of the regular season and the Finals, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After conquering the NBA title, the Thunder leader also lengthened his very happy marriage to Oklahoma City by putting the signature on the super max renewal (four-year of 285 million dollars, 241 in euros at the current gearbox) which will bind him to Okc until the 2030-31 season. Denver is also very active who makes it clear that the operation Cam Johnson It was not only made to put the accounts in order. The Nuggets, in fact, decide to spend by shit the bench with interesting acquisitions. Arrives in Colorado John Valanciundestined to become an excellent backup of Jokic, through a trade that leads to Sacramento Dario Saric. Nuggets also ensure a reliable veteran like the former Pistons Tim Hardaway Jr.

knicks

—

Interesting additions for the bench also in New York. The Knicks ensure the SI of Jordan Clarksonback from the buyout with jazz and agree for a 12 million biennial with French Guerschon Yabusele. The Lakers who see two goals such as Brook Lopez e Clint Capela Finish respectively in Clippers and Rockets, the ex Celtics fades for the Hatch grain who signs a 41 million four -year period with the Spurs. The Lakers at this point seem the favorites to get to Deandre Aytonfree from Portland which, however, for characteristics does not represent the ideal player to support Luka Doncic. The former Pistons Dennis Schroder He chooses Sacramento and agrees with the Californian club for a 45 million three -year period. The Kings also sign the long Drew Eubanks, Which for a few months had also flirted with the idea of ​​marrying the blue cause due to its possible naturalization through the mother.