Magic 7 for 1 to raise prices, Rockets trading difficulty may increase, Stone and Uduka have differences again

Some of NBA major transactions are completed silently. Grizzly reporters were surprised that Bain was traded to the magic.

The Grizzlies sent Bain, one of the core members of the team, to the Magic, in exchange for Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks, and one first-round pick exchange right.

TA Magic reporter Josh Robbins revealed more details of the transaction. The draft picks given by the Magic are: No. 16 in 2025, the first round of 2026 (from the Suns/Wizards, including swap rights), the first round of 2028, the first round of 2030, and the first round of 2029 (the first two protections).

Magic President Jeff Weltman said in an interview a month ago that they will strengthen this offseason to build a championship team.

Magic already have a core, Benchero and Wagner have proved their scoring ability, and they also have defensive champion Sages. The biggest problem with this magic is that it lacks shooting ability and poor offensive space. This season's playoff Magic can only make 8.2 three-pointers per game, ranking last in the league.

Make up for what you lack, the Magic Trade got Bain, who shot as high as 41% in his career three-point shooting percentage and he is good at catching and shooting.

Magic Official welcomes Bain to join. I have to say that their 7-for-1 price increase may increase the difficulty of Rockets' trading.

Bain has a strong shooting ability, but he has hidden dangers of injury. His regular season appearances have been 58, 42 and 69 respectively in the past three seasons. Bain averaged only 15.3 points per game this season, shooting 31.7% from the field and 21.9% from three-point shooting.

Seeing Bain exchanged four first-round picks, the Lakers media began to imagine how many first-round picks Reeves could exchange, while the Suns media believed that Durant should be able to exchange for more chips.

Character Marc Stein said that although Durant likes the Spurs, Rockets and Heat, the Suns have not promised to be beautiful in adulthood. The Sun wants to exchange Durant for enough returns to maximize profits.

In 2023, the Suns sent Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Crowder, four unprotected first-round picks, and the 2028 first-round pick swap in order to get Durant. Now the Suns want to get their first round pick from the Rockets and want to get a potential new star.

Houston reporter Kelly Eco revealed that the Suns and the Rockets had been in contact for a long time. At first, they wanted multiple first-round picks, and later they wanted Smith Jr., Alperen Sengon, and Jaylen Green.

Seeing that the Grizzlies exchanged so many bargaining chips for Bain, the Suns probably won't let the Rockets lower the price.

Regarding the transaction, Rockets general manager Stone and head coach Uduka once again had a disagreement.

Last year, Houston reporter Kelly Aiko broke the news that Uduka hoped that the Rockets would trade to improve their lineup to enter the playoffs at the end of last season. However, Rockets general manager Stone believes that we should be patient and not be eager for quick success and develop young players well. In the end, the Rockets missed the playoffs that season and had a holiday early.

NBA reporter Ary now reveals that Uduka is eager to coach Durant and he works hard to push the deal. But Stone's attitude was not positive.

Uduka wants to become a champion coach, he wants experienced strong aid, and he is not willing to sacrifice his team's performance just because of training young players. Uduka has a good relationship with Durant and wants to bring him to Houston to solve the team's offensive problems. For Uduka, it is worth it for the Rockets to send young players and draft picks to get Durant.

From Stone's perspective, young players can continue to grow and become stronger. The Rockets are not necessarily not going to trade with the Suns. Durant is too old and has hidden dangers of injury, so it is not worth dying for him.