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Nine year veteran Dennis Schroder is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for a second run at it, Schroder was a part of the Lakers during the 2020-2021 regular season and eventually hit free agency. 

Lakers Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka released a statement following the signing of Schroder saying “We are extremely pleased to welcome Dennis Schröder back to the Lakers,” said Pelinka. “Not only do Dennis and Coach Ham share a player-coach history together, but they also reflect one another’s mentality of toughness with an extremely competitive edge. Dennis will add both depth and an on-ball defensive presence to our core at the guard position. He is also a proven scorer and playmaker. We are really excited for Dennis to get to camp and get back to work in L.A. after his highly successful run with his national team this offseason.”

Schroder played well during his tenure on the Lakers averaging 15.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 61 games for the Lakers. Schroder turned down a four year $80 million dollar extension with the Lakers during that 2021 regular season to bet on himself when hitting free agency and there was no market for the veteran guard, Schroder then signed with the Boston Celtics on a minimum deal and since then was traded to the Houston Rockets. 

Schroder looks to rebuild his value on the Lakers this year and maybe getting another crack at the apple after this next season. 

sources:https://www.nba.com/news/free-agent-guard-dennis-schroder-signs-1-year-deal-with-lakers

With Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets still at a standoff, the Nets are still looking to move KD, but with the lack of trade offers from teams the Nets are still looking for possible trade suitors to best fit Durant and what Brooklyn wants in return for the superstar player. It was reported yesterday {monday} morning that the Boston Celtics are interested in Durant and the two teams did exchange offers but couldn’t come to an agreement. I’ve made three realistic trade packages for KD that Brooklyn would be possibly open too. 

• Boston Celtics

            Boston Receives:Kevin Durant.

Brooklyn Receives:Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, 2 first round picks, 2 first round pick swaps and 2 second rounders.

• Toronto Raptors

            Toronto Receives:Kevin Durant and Edmond Sumner.

Brooklyn Receives: Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, 2023 first and second round picks.

• New Orleans Pelicans

            Pelicans Receives:Kevin Durant and Seth Curry.

Brooklyn Receives:Brandon Ingram, Devonte’ Graham, Jaxson Hayes, Trey Murphy lll and a 2023 first round pick.

With Damian Lillard missing most of last year’s season due to a core injury, Lillard and the Trailblazers front office have been working together to make sure Lillard has the right pieces around him to build a contender and compete for a championship. The Trailblazers superstar is now signed through the 2026-2027 season and now is the one of the top 3 highest paid players in the league over the next half decade. Lillard’s new extension is 2 years worth $120 million dollars and now his overall contract is roughly worth 5 years $270 million and is right in line with the top players.

The Trailblazers looked to be rebuilding last season after the team traded star shooting guard C.J Mccollum, especially with the little Portland got back for C.J. Portland is looking to retool the team around Lillard and one player who has shined last season was point guard Anfernee Simons. Portland has always been considered to be a good not great team with Lillard and Mccullum but is looking to make that next step in the next couple seasons before Lillard starts to fade.

With the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant situation now going away its set that Brooklyn is wanting a massive haul for KD, especially since the picks and players Utah got for center Rudy Gobert but the Nets have reached to a halt as its been said around the league Brooklyn is wanting way too much for KD, it was reported the Nets wanted Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards and four first round picks for KD. So I’ll be doing realistic trades that could go through and work financially. 

• Boston Celtics

    Celtics Receive: Kevin Durant, Seth Curry 

Brooklyn Receive: Jaylen Brown, Grant Williams, Derrick White, 4 first round picks, 2 second round picks

• Toronto Raptors

    Raptors Receive: Kevin Durant, Joe Harris

Brooklyn Receive: Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr., Scottie Barnes, 4 first round picks, 2 second round picks

• New Orleans Pelicans

    Pelicans Receive: Kevin Durant, Joe Harris 

Brooklyn Receive: Brandon Ingram, Devonte Graham, Jaxson Hayes, Kira Lewis Jr., 4 first round picks

Yesterday we looked at the eastern conference teams and today we’ll look at every team in the NBA’s western conference and give them an A-F grade depending on how they did in this NBA offseason whether that’s signing free agents, resigning players or trading for players. 

• Dallas Mavericks- C
• Denver Nuggets- B
• Golden State Warriors- B
• Houston Rockets- C
• Los Angeles Clippers- A-
• Los Angeles Lakers- B+
• Memphis Grizzlies- B-
• Minnesota Timberwolves- B+
• New Orleans Pelicans- C
• Oklahoma City Thunder- B+
• Phoenix Suns- B
• Portland Trail Blazers- B+
• San Antonio Spurs- C+
• Sacramento Kings- C
• Utah Jazz- B-

Today we’ll look at every team in the NBA’s eastern conference and give them an A-F grade depending on how they did in this NBA offseason whether that’s signing free agents, resigning players or trading for players. 

• Atlanta Hawks- B+
• Boston Celtics- B
• Brooklyn Nets- D
• Charlotte Hornets- C+
• Chicago Bulls- B+
• Cleveland Cavaliers- B
• Detroit Pistons- C+
• Indiana Pacers- C+
• Miami Heat- B
• Milwaukee Bucks- A-
• New York Knicks- B
• Orlando Magic- B-
• Philadelphia 76ers- B+
• Toronto Raptors- B
• Washington Wizards- B

With Kevin Durant being arguably the most sought after trade piece in NBA history teams are lining up to get a shot at landing Durant. Kevin did list his top spots he would like to play for which include the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns but with Durant not having a no trade clause the Nets can send Durant anywhere, and which will have the best trade package back for Brooklyn. Now there’s reportedly not much traction as of yet with a KD trade but only time will tell, in that case here are the best landing spots if I was in KD’s shoes. 

1. Golden State Warriors

Golden State for obvious reasons should number one, KD has already won there and fits right into the culture. Durant can just show up to work and hoop without having to deal with all the extra pressure of being a superstar player like Steph Curry.

2. Miami Heat

Miami is an interesting spot and if Kevin could somehow get to the Heat it would be a good spot but the trade package is tough because the Heat cant trade Bam Adebayo because of a Ben Simmons rookie contract clause.

3. Phoenix Suns

The Suns are a good spot but its been reported multiple times that the Nets want Devin Booker in any trade package for KD which is a dealbreaker for Phoenix, if KD was to go to the Suns and pair up with Devin Booker that would be a duo the NBA would fear and add to that a facilitator like Chris Paul.

4. Toronto Raptors

The Raptors have its advantages and disadvantages, if Durant was traded to Toronto I think it would be like a Kawhi Leonard situation as the culture is already set and Durant can just hoop, but players have made it known it’s more difficult to play in Toronto due to it being a whole different country.

5. Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are on the list more of the fact that they could offer a trade package Brooklyn would like more than most of the teams in the NBA, but KD would fit well in Boston as the culture is set, you have a young superstar wing player in Jayson Tatum and the front office in Brad Stevens is a super smart GM.

It’s been a wild start to free agency since Thursday, since free agency has started the NBA set a record high for money spent in free agency and were done yet, the NBA has spent over $2.8 billion dollars so far. Now that many of the big name players are gone, free agency is starting to cool down, but the trades and rumors have not stopped yet.

• Lakers, Nets discussing Irving, Westbrook swap

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets are discussing a Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook swap, it’s been reported the Lakers want Seth Curry over Joe Harris due to trying to match contracts.

• Darius Garland inks massive extension

Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers agree to a massive 5 year $193 million dollar extension which could be worth up to $231 million dollars.

• Kevin Durant massive want for Heat trade

Kevin Durant has made it very clear he will not play for the Nets and Durant said publicly in order to want to play for the Heat Durant would want the core of Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry and Bam Adebayo to still be intact.

• Cody Martin signs deal with Charlotte

Restricted free agent forward Cody Martin signs a new deal to stay with the Hornets, 4 year $32 million dollars.

It’s been a wild start to free agency since Thursday, since free agency has started the NBA set a record high for money spent in free agency and were done yet, the NBA has spent over $2.8 billion dollars so far. Now that many of the big name players are gone, free agency is starting to cool down, but the trades and rumors have not stopped yet. 

• Rudy Gobert traded to the Timberwolves 

Rudy Gobert has been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for 4 first round picks and players.

• Malcolm Brogdon traded to the Celtics

Malcolm Brogdon has been traded to the Boston Celtics for a 2023 first round pick and multiple bench players.

• Zach Lavine signs massive extension

Zach Lavine signs a massive 5 year $215 million dollar extension with the Chicago Bulls.

• Zion Williamson signs massive rookie extension

Pelicans star Zion Williamson is staying with the team on a new 5 year, $231 million dollar extension.

• Kevin Huerter to the Kings

The Kings are trading for Kevin Huerter for a future first round pick and multiple players.

• John Wall officially signs 2 year contract with Clippers

John Wall has officially signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on a 2 year $13 million dollar deal and will wear number 11.

• Mitchell Robinson inks 4 year deal with Knicks

Mitchell Robinson has become the first New York Knicks player in 28 years to sign a second contract with the team, Robinson has signed a team friendly 4 year $60 million dollar deal.   

• Devin Booker set to be NBA 2k 23 cover athlete 

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is set to be the cover athlete of NBA 2k 23, Booker had a good day signing a massive 4 year $224 million dollar extension and becoming the cover athlete of 2k 23.

With NBA free agency kicking off last night at 6pm E.T the money has been pouring in the last 12 hours with over $1 billion dollars already spent. Let’s break down all the big free agent signings so far. 

Contract Extensions

• Nikola Jokic 5 years $264 million {Nuggets}
• Devin Booker 4 years $224 million {Suns}
• Ja Morant 5 years $193 million {Grizzlies}
• Karl Anthony-Towns 4 years $224 million {Timberwolves}
• Bradley Beal 5 years $251 million {Wizards} 
• Anfernee Simons 4 years $100 million {Trailblazers}
• Lu Dort 5 years $87.5 million {Thunder}
• Bobby Portis 4 years $49 million {Bucks}
• Victor Oladipo 1 year $11 million {Heat}
• Marvin Bagley 3 years $37 million {Pistons}
• Chris Boucher 3 years $35 million {Raptors}
• Nic Claxton 2 years $20 million {Nets}
• Tyus Jones 2 years $30 million {Grizzlies}
• Mo Bamba 2 years $21 million {Magic}
• Nicolas Batum 2 years $22 million {Clippers}
• Patty Mills 2 years $14.5 million {Nets}
• Thaddeus Young 2 years $16 million {Raptors}
• Amir Coffey 3 years $11 million {Clippers}

Players going to new teams

• Jalen Brunson 4 years $104 million {Knicks}
• JaVale McGee 3 years $20 million {Mavericks}
• Andre Drummond 2 years $6.6 million {Bulls}
• Delon Wright 2 years $16 million {Wizards}
• Kyle Anderson 2 years $18 million {Timberwolves} 
• Kevin Knox 2 years $6 million {Pistons}
• P.J Tucker 3 years $33 million {76ers}
• Malik Monk 2 years $20 million {Kings}
• Isiah Hartenshien 2 years $16 million {Knicks}
• Danuel House 2 years $8.5 million {76ers}
• Lonnie Walker IV 1 year $6.5 million {Lakers}
• Troy Brown JR. 1 year minimum {Lakers}
• Joe Ingles {Bucks}
• Deandre Jordan {Nuggets}
• Damian Jones 2 years {Lakers}

Sources:| Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights