The off season has reached its final week as teams get ready for training camps next season, the NBA has changed rules and schedules to make next season a better one. As top management finalizes their roster players also start to train for the upcoming season. Now with Irving already traded to the Celtics Carmelo Anthony is the only blockbuster trade we are waiting for. Here are a few updates for this off season:
Irving and Thomas switch teams
Shams Charania of the Vertical has reported that the NBA eastern conference champions Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics have finalized a blockbuster trade that involves the Cavaliers letting go of Kyrie Irving while getting Thomas, Crowder, Zizic, and Brooklyn's first round draft pick.
This move is a great move for the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason, as they got all they asked for and they substantially lower their luxury tax from 70 million to 40 million. Kyrie Irving will also be an excellent addition to the Boston Celtics as they try to head to the NBA finals for the first time ever since the Pierce, Garnett, and Rondo era. Kyrie had an incredible season last year for the Cavaliers as he averaged 25.2 points, 0.3 blocks, 1.2 steals, 5.8 assists, and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 47.3 percent from the field, 40.1 percent from the three point line, and 90.5 percent from the charity stripe.
Aside from Irving and Thomas being traded this offseason, 3 assets are also included in Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and the Brooklyn Nets 2018 NBA first round draft pick.
Crowder came off an incredible season with the Boston Celtics as he averaged 13.9 points, 0.3 blocks, one steal, 2.2 assists, and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 46.3 percent from the field, 39.8 percent from beyond the arc, and 81.1 percent from the free throw line. Crowder will greatly improve the Cavaliers defense and offense in having Jae Crowder as a back up for LeBron James rather than Iman Shumpert.
Rookies vote for Dennis Smith Jr. to win ROTY award
John Schumann of NBA.Com has reported that Dennis Smith Jr. was voted most likely to win next seasons NBA Rookie of The Year award. He placed first while Lonzo Ball and Markelle Fultz place second and third respectively. The last offseason Kriss Dunn was the one voted and Michael Brogdon (Rookie of the year last season) was not even part of the conversation.
Lonzo Ball and Jayson Tatum were also voted to have the best NBA careers. The NBA regular season is right around the corner and all the changes this offseason will surely build into an amazing regular season this October.
