Whichever team needs a defender needs to offer something good on this guy. Nicolas Batum.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34124943/sources-nicolas-batum-decline-option-wants-remain-la-clippers
He wants to remain a Clippers but it doesn't suit the decline for the option. He is looking for more, a better team with better pay, maybe. The way he performed without PG13 and Kawhi is outstanding on the defensive end and could be a roleplayer for any team.

The Kyrie trade to Clippers is not on the news, it's just a rumor or someone posting fake news on social media.

The LA Clippers really need star players right now and if they do such a thing they really are in a desperate situation the Brooklyn Nets aswell would surely need to up their defense and I think Robert Covington, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac could be their salvation in getting what they want, but there is a drawback here they are giving Kyrie Irving, a major Scorer for the team of the Clippers, while the Brooklyn Nets are really focusing on their defense, I think they have seen the Bostin Celtics and the Golden State Warriors have a defensive game aswell and that is what they lack,


Well, it is just Rumored that they want to make a trade like that but it is not official yet that is because it is just a rumor, but I have seen this article on the Bleacher Report site, just search for it there, and I think it will not be official if both teams will not confirm and approve in what they really want, I say whatever happens I think that the LA Lakers will have the bigger benefit for this trade if it happens if Kawhi Leonard or Paul George is still in injury or can not play there will be a Kyrie Irving backing them up, but they are lessening their defense strategy,

Who's got a good insight about the upcoming NBA draft? For the names of the draft prospects, here they are.
(https://www.nba.com/draft/2022/prospects)
There are also mock drafts that were done by various sources and sports media. What do you think about the common picks and your thoughts about this event?

I see that it hasn't been discussed much but I think that Dallas did a really important job by adding Christian Wood to their roster. Dallas didn't give anything except rubbish to Houston while getting Wood. Even if the player doesn't meet the expectations it wouldn't be a big loss for Dallas. Wood would relieve Dallas about offense a lot. But when it comes to defense, I think that he really needs to improve himself this season. It isn't possible for him to make his presence felt in the playoffs with his current condition.

I wouldn't be shocked that they are fine with losing this year as well, they already got a ring, and it would be awesome if they could get another one, but if they can't, then that is fine because they are riding that ring even today. Sure they could do whatever Lebron asks, they have the money for it, Lakers are one of the most expensive teams in all of NBA, probably one of the most expensive in all sports clubs and that means they can spend money, or they could simply just not lose too much money.

I remember even during the period where they were losing, kobes last years and injury years, they were still making a profit, that should show you how much they would care about winning.

I admit I'm also getting the same aura with Irving. I mean he's one good player but his ego is much bigger, the man had a signed contract with the Brooklyn Nets which clearly states that he's responsible to play with the team even if there's Covid-19 or not but he choose to neglect that responsibility and left the team in the middle where the team badly needs it because Durant was also injured and Harden was the one playing for the team, luckily he evaded with the team and got shelter with the Sixers.

I agree that it would be a drama filled one, but also the one that would work out better for everyone. Westbrook is still a great person that can pass the ball, and he could rebound the ball very well for a guard as well. They would have Durant in the team that can score very well, and hopefully if he heals and be good, then they will have Ben Simmons who can defend very well. So this would work out well for Nets for sure. On the other hand Lakers would get Kyrie, who is a net positive and Westbrook was really terrible, so I am guessing that we are talking about Kyrie at least helping out Lebron a bit. All around good idea for both.

Drama can be fixed, remember how Kobe and Shaq almost got into a fight, even threw punches at each other, and remember how close of a friend they were later in life, so it wasn't really something terrible that can't be fixed. I feel like if they can, then Westbrook and Durant can as well.

Yes, lest we forget, there is the drama between Durant and Westbrook too. Specially when Durant left to join the Warriors and then Westbrook carrying the Thunder, having his best statistical seasons, breaking Big O's triple double record. So maybe there is still some animosity between the two who knows. But perhaps they've matured already after that and if that trade pushes through then there's nothing they can do but to play with each other and win a ring for both of them. But we will see, where Westbrook is going to land and if Irving is going to be on the trade block.

Rockets would have been in a little more profit but I also agree that they didn't separate badly. I had the chance to watch Alperen live often while he was playing in Turkey. It is really not an easy job to be an MVP in the Turkish League. I think that Alperen is still not good enough physically now. If he improves himself about this then he can reach the capacity to become an all-star in 5-6 years.

They are better last season without their Superstars honestly.

But honestly, I don't see the team needing a full revamp or giving up their role players. They have many good role players and need to utilize those.

Like I always said, Role players > Bunch of Superstars

The problem they faced last season is the injuries of their main cast. That plays a big role in their rally.