There are conflicting rumors on the possibility of the Wizards acquiring Spencer Dinwiddie via sign-and-trade, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic, who says that one source described that scenario as “pure vapor,” while another insisted that it’s real if the Nets can dump DeAndre Jordan‘s contract in the process.
As Hollinger points out, if the Wizards expand their Russell Westbrook trade with the Lakers to include Brooklyn, they could theoretically flip Kyle Kuzma to the Nets and acquire Dinwiddie via sign-and-trade while also taking on Jordan’s contract.
However, there are other scenarios in play for both Dinwiddie and the Wizards. Both Hollinger and Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report suggest that the idea of the Thunder signing Dinwiddie for a deal in the two-year, $40MM range has been floating around the league, and Fischer reiterates that Dinwiddie is a viable Plan B for the Pelicans if they miss out on Kyle Lowry.
Meanwhile, both Hollinger and Fischer say the Wizards are also believed to have interest in point guard Alex Caruso, whose market could be in the neighborhood of the full mid-level exception. Hollinger adds that there has been “some hum” about the possibility of Washington having interest in Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon.
Here are a few more rumors on some of this year’s top free agents:
- Hollinger and Fischer identify the Bulls as the most likely team to sign Lonzo Ball to an offer sheet, likely in the four-year, $80-84MM range. However, Chicago would have to dump some salary to make room for such an offer sheet, and it’s unclear if the team is prepared to make those moves without being certain the Pelicans won’t match the offer, notes Hollinger.
- The Celtics continue be mentioned as a possible Ball suitor, per Fischer and Sam Amick of The Atheltic. Amick also names the Mavericks as a possibility for Ball, while Hollinger dubs the Pacers a “dark horse” in the Ball sweepstakes, suggesting that a deal sending Malcolm Brogdon to the Pelicans could tempt New Orleans. Finally, Hollinger mentions an intriguing double sign-and-trade possibility that would send Lonzo to the Hornets to team up with his brother LaMelo Ball, with Devonte’ Graham going to the Pelicans.
- Note: Hollinger has since amended this last item, suggesting that Lonzo and Graham could be involved in a double-sign-and-trade, but that Ball would likely be rerouted to a team besides Charlotte in that scenario.
- The idea of DeMar DeRozan signing with the Heat for their mid-level exception has been a hot rumor lately, according to Hollinger. However, Fischer says DeRozan is also said to have interest from the Knicks, Pistons, and Mavericks, while Amick indicates a return to the Spurs remains “very possible.”
- According to both Hollinger and Fischer, Kelly Olynyk has been increasingly mentioned as a target for the Pistons, who also may re-sign Cory Joseph at a lesser rate after waiving him over the weekend.
- Outside of bringing back Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers‘ top priorities in free agency are re-signing Reggie Jackson and Nicolas Batum, sources tell Amick.
Time for Spurs to move on from DeRozen
Or time for Derozan to move on from the Spurs. They have a rebuild that is about to go down. Their lotto pick says it all. Time to reshuffle, will be interesting if Pop stays around for the rebuild
I think you’re right but how do the Spurs replace that 20 points a game? Not very easily. You almost have to have a guy like that or a Wiggins just to get you some points. They’re not your preferred guy but when nothing else is available you need scoring. Not sure how the Spurs replace his productivity.
Wizards please don’t take that D Jordan contract unless you already have a trade partner for him. As long as it isn’t an overpay go after Spencer D. Sheppard still has plenty of moves to make this roster work and not just a bunch of dudes that the coaching staff will take 1/2 the season to figure out.
You have to type it in all caps, or they won’t hear you.
Why would DeRozan take a mid-level from the Heat? They’re not close to being contenders. He may as well sign with the Lakers for not much less if that’s the case.
I imagine derozan taking that deal is contingent on them acquiring Lowry…which should make them legit contender
I just remember now. How some here thought Dinwiddie was not worth it as a staring PG. Yet it seems a bunch of teams are thinking otherwise. I wonder who it was that told this board about Dinwiddie. Long ago.
I know this for a FACT. I don’t like what he’s been preaching lately. And it has come out his mouth, not written about him. So I will assume he just wants to get his money. I’m just not one who goes about it that way. But I watched him play with Nets last two yrs. He’s got size and toughness. He was Nets closer and decision maker. Plus he knows NY market and is not intimidated by it. He’s a PG with size that can get you 20. All that is what fits the Knicks. And at 28 he’s a young vet that can be a leader on our team. I said this a year ago. I’m saying it again today. He makes us much better. Just think what Payton did here. And that got us the fourth seed. Really so what will 20-7 get us. OK go and sign him.
If DeRozan takes mid level to play with Lowry, then damn. That would be something. As a Heat fan I’d be ecstatic but I personally think he ends up taking a big pay day and joins a team like the Knicks or Pistons. He said he wants to win but I can’t see him turning down 100 million plus.
Washington already has a 3 center rotation. No chance they can take on a 4th. Especially not at 10.5 million.