Crazy night! 2-for-1 small deal was reached, Warriors Kumingga negotiations restarted, and the Clippers were targeted again

NBA free market ushered in another crazy night, reaching a 2-for-1 deal, from the Heat and the Nets, with only one player, Highsmith; the Warriors and Cumingga have not made much progress, but the two sides have restarted negotiations recently; the league has announced the schedule for the new season, and the Clippers seem to be targeted again, including 18 games in March next year, and 2 devil schedules that will play 5 games in 7 days.

According to famous reporter Shams, the Miami Heat have traded Highsmith and a 2032 second round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for a protected 2026 second round pick. Highsmith's salary in the new season is $5.62 million, and this deal will also save the Heat some expenses. They have participated in the transactions many times before, but they have not succeeded. Highsmith averaged 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in the 24-25 season. The issues between the Warriors and Kumingga have become the biggest focus of attention in the free market, and his whereabouts will also determine the future of some players in the free market. Recently, the Warriors and Kumingga exchanged ideas again, who still hoped to get a "player-friendly" contract and wanted to be the cornerstone of the team, rather than the trading assets that would be traded in the middle of the season. The Warriors are still only willing to provide a two-year contract, and the second year is still a team option, so they take the initiative in their own hands.

Kuminga is also very determined. Once the 2-year contract is the best offer he gets, he will choose to sign a qualification offer of $7.9 million in one year and has a one-year transaction veto. Obviously, Kumingga's current attitude is still very tough and does not intend to compromise with the Warriors. He wants to take the initiative in his own hands, rather than being traded and sent away in the middle of the season after signing the contract.

NBA has officially announced the full schedule of the new season. The Clippers will have 15 back-to-back games in the new season, and the first half of the season is still relatively relaxed. But in March next year, the Clippers will have 18 games, including two 7-day and 5 games, which is also the most games in a single month since March 2017. This is still a bit difficult for the Clippers, with an average age of 33.2 years old, and they may have to take some rotation rest.