Top 5 NBA Trades so far ahead of 2021 NBA season commencement
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Top 5 Trades
The NBA 2021 season is going to be one of the most awaited season so far. Top 5 NBA trades have attracted all the attentions of the fans and analysts towards the season’s start. As the season is set to start on 19th of October, a lot of players will be starting for their new teams. With teams looking to build upon the newly erupted format of ‘Big 3’, there have been movements containing major All-Star contenders. However, with teams fighting over marquee players. Since August 2, teams were allowed to negotiate their terms with free agents. Having said that, there were some who were one step in acquiring players to build an elite team. Watch top 5 trades in the 2021 NBA season so far.
Top 5 NBA Trades
Kemba Walker
The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder have closed down a deal ahead of 2021 NBA season. Many regard Boston Celtics as the winner in the trade of Kemba Walker as they managed to get rid of his hefty pay-check of $73 Million in the remaining 2 years. Although Walker averaged 20 points per game in the previous season and 19 points per game in the 2019 season, yet his credentials as a long-lasting and defensive player were limited. Kemba Walker’s playing style would only benefit him playing alongside players like Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Derrick Favors at the OKC.
Kyle Lowry
The former champions Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat have come to a consensus ad idem for trading away Kyle Lowry. The veteran point guard will be playing for the Heat in the upcoming season. Just when Jimmy Butler-led Miami Heat seemed to be falling out of shape, president Pat Riley was quick to make the acquisition of Kyle Lowry from Toronto Raptors, to form the Big 3 of Butler, Lowry and Bam Adebayo. Knowing that the 35-year-old is known for his aggressive and strong play inside the play, it would be a surprise to any fanatic to see Lowry fetch 30-point games often. This trade will be in much effect of the Heat as their trio will be more productive.
Russell Westbrook
The Washington Wizards point guard has left Bradley Beal to join the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2021 NBA season. In one of the most surprising trades ahead of the start of the 2021 NBA Season, triple-double king Russell Westbrook made his way to play alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the LA Lakers. The guard overtook Oscar Robertson to be the leading triple-double scorer in NBA’s history. Undoubtedly Westbrook will be an addition on both ends of the floor for the 2020 NBA Champions. Knowing that Russell Westbrook has been deprived of an NBA Championship in his successful career, his aggressive tenacity could help the Lakers be invincible. And knowing that the likes of Carmelo Anthony also exist in the team, Westbrook could even get the much-required breaks in between fast-paced games.
Lonzo Ball
It is finally official that the eldest brother at Ball family is on his way to Chicago. The New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls reached a common deal and Lonzo ball has been traded off to Bulls. Lonzo Ball signed a 4-year contract with the Chicago Bulls worth over $85 Million. Not many are aware, but Lonzo struck 172 3-pointer last season, with a career-best accuracy of 37.8%. If he is able to build upon his form, not only can he lead a team like Chicago Bulls into the playoffs, but can also be in contention to be an All-Star. He will be playing along Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic as a much needed point guard in the team.
Josh Richardson
Josh Richardson’s 2 years at the Dallas Mavericks has come to an end as he moves to the Boston Celtics. The veteran was a part of the three-team deal. The previous two years of Richardson at Mavericks have been disappointing, but his stint with the Miami Heat resulted in him being one of the best defensive-minded players. Apart from that, Richardson can provide decent help in the back-court and can also knock down clutch 3-pointers from downtown.
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