NBA Trade Rumors: Atlanta Hawks could swoop in for Gordon Hayward
Most people expect Gordon Hayward to opt into his player option next season. However, ESPN’s Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks suggested on The Lowe Post that such a scenario isn’t guaranteed. The duo stated that Hayward could decline his option if his agent can secure a deal in the region of $100 million over four years. The Atlanta Hawks are in a position to offer such a deal. Marks explained:
The Atlanta Hawks only have $58 million in committed salaries next season and want to push for a playoff berth. So they could very well target Gordon Hayward this offseason.
NBA Trade Rumors: Golden State Warriors would be willing to target Kelly Oubre if it helps them win
Kelly Oubre Jr. had a breakout year with the Phoenix Suns but missed out on the NBA restart. He’s expected to be on the market due to the emergence of Mikal Bridges and NBA trade rumors have suggested the Golden State Warriors as a destination.
Owed $14.3 million next season, Oubre would add to the Warriors’ luxury tax bill massively as mentioned by Bobby Marks on the same episode of The Lowe Post. He said:
Zach Lowe then remarked that if it results in winning, the franchise would do it anyway:
Golden State Warriors would probably have to send their No.2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft to land Kelly Oubre Jr. from Phoenix.
Also read: NBA Trade Rumors - Boston Celtics expect Gordon Hayward to exercise his player option this off-season
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