Multiple contending teams in the Western Conference have had internal discussions in which they expressed interest in trading for Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie, sources tell Ian Begley of SNY.tv.
Presumably, Dinwiddie could be had as part of a package if a club is willing to send a star player to Brooklyn. However, it’s unclear whether the Nets would seriously consider moving the veteran guard in a smaller trade this fall, Begley writes. A contending team with interest in Dinwiddie is unlikely to want to give up an impact player of its own in any deal.
As NetsDaily notes (via Twitter), ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said in a recent podcast that there’s an expectation around the NBA that Dinwiddie may be available in the right offseason deal, but Windhorst sounded unconvinced that the Nets will actively shop the 27-year-old.
Dinwiddie is coming off a season in which he averaged a career-high 20.6 PPG and 6.8 APG in 64 games (31.2 MPG). There will be fewer touches to go around in 2020/21, with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving back in the lineup and Caris LeVert still in the mix. Still, Dinwiddie could be an important insurance policy in the backcourt, given Irving’s and LeVert’s injury histories.
Dinwiddie’s contract situation is worth keeping an eye on too. He’s entering a potential contract year – he holds a player option for 2021/22 – and it remains to be seen whether the Nets will be willing to sign him to a lucrative new contract a year from now — the team projects to be in the tax, assuming Joe Harris gets a new deal this offseason. If Dinwiddie isn’t assured of a long-term role in Brooklyn, a trade becomes a more realistic possibility.
While Begley’s report doesn’t identify the Western teams that have discussed Dinwiddie, there are at least a couple clubs that would make sense as potential suitors. The Clippers are one, as they’re known to be in the market for a play-making point guard. The Lakers would also make sense, particularly if they lose Rajon Rondo in free agency.
What would it cost lakers to acquire caris lavert?
Star
Nets are looking for young stars
Nets have the best Bench in the East
They want to consolidate 3 players to trade for a star
I think CJ McCollum would be a good fit in BKN
Who can the nets provide to them that helps win now? Damion lillar will be collecting social security soon…if you ask me
I’d never contact Nets if I don’t offer a star
Could Spencer be a target for the Bucks in a three way deal?
Paul George the 3rd is going to the Nets, folks. Wow…what do YOU think?
Dinwiddie/Prince/Allen for Rubio/Saric/Baynes (Phoenix)
Dinwiddie is a nice talent. He could help a few teams. Nets have three players. That could be moved in search for third star. Dinwiddie, Allen, LeVert, plus pucks. This is good enough for a big star.
PG13 would be great for Nets. If they take Beverley I do it in a minute.
Dinwiddie, Allen, LeVert, plus 19th pick Let’s do this.
Come on ……….
Dinwiddie, DeAndre Jordan, Rodion Kurucs, and Garrett Temple for Jrue Holiday and Josh Hart
Jrue Holiday would be great for Brooklyn. I’d love to have Dinwiddie out west on the Lakers but I think him and Levert plus Kurucs will go to the Pelicans for Holiday