In the NBA transfer window, rumors about the Los Angeles Lakers speculated about the arrival of Kyrie Irving and the departure of Russell Westbrook; check the outcome
The novel in Los Angeles Lakers involving the stars of NBAKyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook defines its final chapters. While the current shirt 11 of Brooklyn Nets was tipped to take a seat next to LeBron Jamesfor the second time in their careers, “Brodie” was pointed out as one of the possible casualties in the Californian cast.
However, the rumors did not come close to reality. Irving, who was scouted by teams like Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks and, mainly, by lakers, accepted a player option valued at $37 million in his contract with the Nets for the 2022/2023 season, where he is expected to remain. However, if he doesn’t sign an extension with the team by June 30, Kyrie becomes an unrestricted free agent next year.
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“Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us to tomorrow. I made my decision to participate. So, see you in the fall”, said the guard to the portal “The Athletic”. The Nets still retain the power to trade Kyrie to either franchise while the deal expires.
Russell Westbrook, on the other hand, is already a certainty for Los Angeles. According to ESPN North American behind-the-scenes journalist Adrian Wojnarowski, the 33-year-old has accepted his Lakers contract option and remains with the team for another year; the player is entitled to receive $47.1 million. A possible extension with the team will be evaluated according to the point guard’s improvement on the court.
BRAZIL IN THE NBA!
The NBA will have a Brazilian, yes! the wingman Gui Santosof Minas Tennis Club and gives Brazilian Team basketball player was chosen by Golden State Warriors in the 55th position of the 2022 Draft, which took place on the night of this Thursday, 23, in New York. Despite this, as the choice took place only in the second round, he still doesn’t have his contract guaranteed.
Even so, the rights of the young Brazilian already belong to the current NBA champions, and the idea is for Gui Santos to start his career in US basketball playing for the G-League, the development league. Also, according to information on the website “GE”, there is a possibility that he will stay another year in Brazil or play in another foreign league during the season.
From Brazil to The Bay!
Welcome, Gui 👏@Oracle || 2022 Draft pic.twitter.com/GvOtOgQZtW— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 24, 2022
Source: sportbuzz
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