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Still not satisfied with the four-star group! Eastern Power is interested in trading 21+5 Tanhua to strengthen, introducing KD as a mercenary

6:47pm, 16 June 2025【Basketball】

On June 16, according to US media reports, the Clippers and Raptors are interested in joining Durant's deal. Now Durant's deal has once again changed from three to multiple. In addition to the two teams we mentioned above, there are the Rockets, Timberwolves and Heat. The addition of these two teams also gave the Suns the capital to raise prices. The Grizzlies and Magic traded, and the Grizzlies received 5 first-round picks when they gave Bain. I believe that the Suns' asking price for Durant will also become higher.

The Clippers had been rumored to have an intention to get Durant a month ago, but they could give too few chips. It is estimated that the Suns want Zubac of the Clippers, but the Clippers will definitely not give it. It is estimated that the Clippers will try to pull third parties to discuss trading with the Suns. If the three giants, Harden, Durant and Leonard, the team will indeed be stronger than they are now, but the three elders are at this age, so it is still difficult to win the championship.

The Raptors have the idea of ​​becoming stronger next season. They had chased Antetokounmpo before. At that time, the team's main trading chips were the team's cornerstone Barnes. They would not give Barnes to Durant's trade. This is understandable. Although Durant has a good performance, he will be 37 years old next season. Everyone knows how much oil there is in the fuel tank. After all, he has suffered a serious injury. Many teams plan to treat him as the second in command, so they will definitely not give him a cornerstone player. In this case, who will the Raptors use as bargaining chips to discuss the transaction?

According to US reporter Sidery, the Raptors plan to reorganize their forward lineup. According to sources, the Raptors will prioritize building a starting lineup around Barnes, Ingram and Dick, which makes Barrett a tradable asset. Although Barrett played the most representative season of his career this season, the management believes that he and Barnes are not well adaptable, so the Raptors plan to trade Barrett to introduce players suitable for Barnes.

Barrett is also good. This is the same as the two brothers McGrady and Carter. Both of them have top talents. Anyone who gives up will make them reluctant to leave. However, they can only leave one of them in terms of positional styles. Barnes has played for the Raptors for a long time, and his defensive ability is better, so there is no problem to keep him. If Barrett can give him a suitable tactical system, he can also perform well to help the team.

Barrett can average 21.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game this season, with a shooting percentage of 46.8% and a three-point shooting percentage of 35%. Barrett needs a big center to give him a pick-and-roll to him to play a higher value. He performed well when he cooperated with Boltel this season, but this is Barnes' team after all, so Barrett has not gotten too many such singles opportunities. Barrett, a 19-year-old Tanhua, is still very talented and comprehensive enough.

Therefore, the main bargaining chip for the Raptors to trade Durant may be Barrett, and they have the No. 9 pick in the first round this year, and this pick has the chance to win Maruach or Chris Quinn. The Suns have always wanted an excellent center. It is a good choice to win this year's youth talent. As for why the Raptors like Durant, it is mainly because he wants to re-enter the 19-year championship. Although the Raptors have not even made the playoffs this season, no one will question their ability. The main reason for this team's poor record this season is that the team deliberately plays badly and wants to sign with a high pick.

They now have four All-Star players: Barnes, Barrett, Ingram and Quickley. Even if Barrett is sent away, they still have several outstanding players. With Durant, the team's lineup strength will undoubtedly be taken to the next level. The Raptors have been trying to form a lineup of forward teams in the past few years, focusing on multiple forward players to build teams, but to be honest, does Durant's style of play and Ingram do not conflict? They also have conflicting styles of play.

I don't think it's possible for the Raptors to win Durant, because they don't want to renew Durant's contract, they just want to use Durant for this year. To put it bluntly, they are mercenaries. If they fight well, I will keep you. If they fight well, I'm sorry, I won't renew your contract. To be honest, Durant is likely not to come either. After all, the northern border is too cold and not as developed as the United States, so Durant is most likely not interested in this place.

Just like Leonard back then, he was forced to come to the Raptors. After all, the Spurs agreed to a deal with the Raptors. After Leonard helped the Raptors win the championship, the team intends to retain the championship lineup to help Ka continue to win the championship, but Ka Ka doesn't want to be here, even if he can win the championship, he doesn't want to stay in the team. Perhaps the Raptors also realized their shortcomings, so they have been looking for some players like mercenaries. Leonard left and recruited Barrett. He played for a year and a half and didn't meet expectations. He wanted to give up. Durant was also a mercenary in their hearts. He did not renew his contract, but just wanted you to play for one year.

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