After most of the big-name free agents have decided where to go,Veteran Andre IguodalaNow he has become the hottest reinforcement candidate in the league. According to The Athletic reporter Shams Charania, the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers are strongly pursuing the experienced Iguodala, hoping to reach a deal with the Grizzlies.
The Rockets currently have luxury tax exposure,IguodalaThe final year of the contract is worth 17.2 million. If the Rockets take Iguodala, they will face a luxury tax of about 20 million. The Grizzlies are trying to negotiate a trade for Iguodala with the Clippers for a package featuring Moe Harkless.
The Grizzlies are currently taking a very high and tough stance and they are in no rush to make a decision now. One of the purposes of the Grizzlies front office in trading Iguodala was to balance salary, but now the goal is to rebuild. The Grizzlies are trying to use the 35-year-old Iguodala as a bargaining chip in exchange for more future, and the ideal situation is the first round. Sign, and then there are the young Green Leaf players.
The Clippers and Grizzlies are currently at a stalemate over Harkless.The 26-year-old Harkless has good defensive skills, although the Clippers already haveKawhi LeonardWith Paul George and Paul George as two major offensive and defensive wings, Harkless can maintain uninterrupted intensity on defense when one of them rests.
The situation of the Rockets is slightly embarrassing. Team owner Tilman Fertitta seems not to want to spend so much money. Although he said in a recent interview that he did not instruct the management to reduce the salary below the luxury tax, he let go of Trevor Ariza and Luc last season. Mbah Moute seems to be all about saving money.
Whether he joins the Rockets, Clippers, or even the Lakers, Iguodala's experience and defense will make the team's championship expectations even higher, but more importantly, his influence and the effect of stabilizing the lounge will make the team more optimistic about the championship. The team is more relaxed and stable in the playoffs.
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