(The original text was published on September 25, and the author is Evan Sidery of Basketball News website. The content of the article does not represent the translator’s point of view)
Jay-Claude seems to be ready to leave the sun and start a new chapter. If you have been following his social media since the offseason, you won’t be surprised. From publicly expressing that he wanted to start again in another place to praising Twitter that he wanted to join the Heat or Lone Ranger, Claude’s intention to leave the sun had long been indicated. Since this season’s playoffs were unexpectedly eliminated in the Western semi-finals, this awkward tension between the sun and Claude may have reached its peak, and soon the sun will officially start the new season training camp. Duane Rankin, a reporter from Arizona Republic, said on Twitter that the first position competition between Claude and Cameron Johnson would be the key thing in the sun training camp. However, Claude responded with a push: “99 (Claude) will not appear in training camp!” Then delete it immediately.
It is reported that the sun has been peddling Claude in recent weeks, including in the deal negotiations with Sir, because the sun has taken a fancy to Bojan Bogdanovic, in the end, the Jazz accepted olinik and Saben-Lee given by the piston. Arizona Sports reporter John Gambadoro reported that the difference in the trade negotiations between the sun and jazz was that the Sun wanted Vanderbilt in addition to Bogdanovic, and also wanted to send Claude away.
Now Claude himself wants to leave the sun. Does the solar energy between training camps reach a deal to send Claude away? For a team that wants to win from the defeat of the playoffs, Claude, who is forced to leave his mind and disgruntled, may not be a wise decision. Although the external projection of the veteran Claude’s flanking was extremely unstable, his desire to win and the overall performance of both sides of attack and defense were needed for any competitive team in the league. Which teams are most likely to pursue Claude?
Chicago Bull
Bull gets: Jay Claude
The sun gets: Kobe White, Javante Green
Before the injury hit this season, the bull’s balanced performance at both ends of attack and defense once made them reach the top position in the east. Today, the future is not clear because of the menisci problem, and the bull needs more defenders who can bring help. Trading keloud is an ideal remedy. There are many elite scoring flanks in the east. When Claude comes to the bull, he will soon get an important role, playing the role of low ball power similar to that of the sun, and he can benefit from it.
For Sun, the return of this transaction is ideal in all potential trading schemes. It is hard to imagine that Claude could do it if the Jazz could not exchange Bogdanovic for the first round of signing. The unstable performance of Cameron Payne this season led to a big problem in the rear guard line of the Sun, which was more obvious in the playoffs. The intention of exchanging Claude for Kobe White was also here. At the same time, Jia want-Green is a small version of Claude. He can also play a role in the bench and make contributions immediately when playing. Bulls may hope to get a draft ticket in this deal. After all, they gave up a No. 7 draft in 2019. Kobe White is only 22 years old at present, perhaps this will become an obstacle in the negotiation.
Toronto Raptors
Raptors get: Jay Claude
The sun gets: cydis-Yang, Malachy-FRIN
As long as it is a capable flank player, Raptors will undoubtedly show some interest. The Raptors are building a special team around the flanking players, and the effect seems to be slowly approaching the expected direction. It will be great to get Claude again in the rotating lineup of raptors, especially he can play the role of mentor of young player annuobi and best rookie Scottie Barnes in the same position.
The sun has been interested in cydis-Yang since last year. At that time, Spurs was destined to buy him out or trade him, as a result, he was finally replaced by the Raptors with delajic and the first round of protected signing in 2022. Yang is a strong candidate to replace Claude. Except for his lack of help in shooting, he can do everything else. In the system of Monty-Williams coach, Yang can be used as a binder-type number four who is willing to pass the ball, partner Elton or Sarich. Flynn has been unable to gain a firm foothold in the Raptors, but he can get a long-term substitute role in the sun. After a bad performance in Payne’s playoffs, it was a good choice for Sun to bring him some competitors in training camp. Raptors have just signed a two-year renewal contract with cydis-Yang. Maybe they want to keep him. However, it depends on how the Raptors view the 32-year-old Claude and whether replacing Yang with him is a big enough upgrade, which is so big that the Raptors are willing to give up Flynn.
Miami Heat
Heat: Jay Claude
The sun gets: Oxie briissete, the next round sign (from the heat)
Pacers get: Duncan Robinson, the first round sign of the future (from the heat)
Claude’s first choice seems to be to reunite with the heat, but the heat does not have the chips the Sun wants. Whether the heat is willing to send coreb Martin away is still a question, but he cannot be traded in the next few weeks anyway. In other words, if the Heat wants to bring Claude back, it must bring a third-party team. Guess what? Some teams have publicly expressed their willingness to participate. As long as they can get an attractive talented young man or the right to choose, this team is the Pacers. From now until the trading deadline on next February, Pacers may be one of the most active teams in the league. Kevin Pritchard, president of Pacers Basketball operations, said in a recent interview with Basketball News that the team hopes to continue hoarding assets while making full use of the flexibility of salary space. Not many teams are willing to take over Duncan Robinson’s contract, and if they can get a first-round visa, Pacers are willing to bite their teeth and try.
For the Sun, it is also good to get briissett from walkers. Briissete’s offensive ability is constantly improving and can shine in the system of the sun, with his partners Mical bridges and Cameron Johnson. Pacers want to expand the coverage of the rotation lineup and give young people as many opportunities as possible. Briissete, who stays in Pacers in the new season, will not have a particularly important role.
Atlanta Hawks
Eagle got: Jay-Claude, Landry-Shamet, two future rounds
Sun gain: Bogdan-Bogdanovic, Justin holerdi
The eagle offseason has put all the chips on the table, and the Spurs dezhantai-Murray has been sold. After forming the stars of Trey-Yang and Murray, the Eagle opened the current mode of winning, so it is very meaningful to trade in keloud. Claude can not only help the eagle reduce the pressure on the defensive side, but also give Yang and Murray a good cover on the outside. Earlier this week, the Sun insisted that Sir Vanderbilt join Bogdanovic’s potential deal, and it was not surprising that they had the same demands on Eagles.
After the deal was reached, Sun upgraded the third choice on the defender line through Bogdanovic, and also got an all-around flank player. I don’t know whether the eagle will put forward a request for the first round of signing. Considering the injury problems of Bogdanovic in the past few years, the sun may be able to meet the eagle’s demand for the right to pick through multiple rounds of signing. According to ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst earlier this week, Sun is willing to pay a tax to improve competitiveness in the new season. Bogdanovic has a player option worth 18 million dollars in the 2023-24 season, and his value in the solar attack system is worthy of this contract. Compared with the plans of other teams, the eagle deal seems to be the best choice for the Sun before the training camp, and the Eagle who wants to win at present is also willing to get Claude.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Knight gets: Jay Claude
Sun: Cheddi-Osman, Lamar-Stevens
The Knight suddenly became a threat to the playoffs. After the deal got Mitchell, the Knight had a deep rotation lineup of 9-10 people. If you get another lineup puzzle like Claude, how can you improve the team’s strength? With the advantage of shooting ability, Claude may take precedence over ocorro in the first position of the knight, or become the main force of the second lineup together with veteran loafers. Assuming that Claude can start the knight, this is also his wish, then the Knight’s rotation will be like this:
Starting: Garland, Mitchell, Claude, Mobray, jarert-Allen
Substitutes: Rubio, Lewell, ocolo, Dean-Wade, loafers
With such a rotating lineup, the Cavaliers can let Osman go and reduce their spending on the backcourt lineup in the 2023-24 season. After Osman and Stevens go to the sun, they can find a role in the substitute team and benefit from the space on the Sun field. The sun longs for shooters, so Ottoman on the bench may get more attention, while Stevens will get a role with less effect in the flanking position. In the next 72 hours, Claude’s future is a point worthy of attention. When all the dust settles, will Claude still stay in the sun or go to another team?
Original: Evan sidely
Compile: Li Taibai
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