As March 25 approaches, as the "deadline day" for player transfers in the NBA, rumors are getting stronger that Nikola Vucevic could leave Orlando in the next ten days.
Several American media reported today that the leaders of Orlando are ready to listen to offers for the trade of the best player, and that, in fact, they announced that only two members of the team are untouchable - they are the currently injured Jonathan Isaac and Markel Fultz.
As reported by "Sports Illustrated", the team from Florida would listen to offers for Vucevic, Evan Fournier and Aaron Gordon.
On the other hand, "Blicher Report" writes that Vucevic is currently the most interesting to San Antonio, who was mentioned earlier, along with Charlotte and Boston.
Reportedly, LaMarcus Aldridge, a 35-year-old veteran, will not return to the team until March 25, as both he and the Spurs wish to part ways after six years.
Thus, San Antonio is ready to offer Aldridge to Orlando, and to strengthen the offer with 22-year-old guard Lonnie Walker, and first-round draft picks in 2021 and 2023.
"San Antonio is seventh in the West with a 19-15 record, and the arrival of Vucevic would increase the team's chances not only to enter the playoffs, but also to gain home court advantage. Vucevic is the type of player who fits perfectly into Gregg Popovich's system. who would get an exceptional five - Dejonte Murray, Derrick White, Kildon Johnson, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic", writes "Bleacher Report".
Nikola Vučević is playing the best basketball of his career this season - 25 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per match, and he recently appeared in the all-star match for the second time.
Two days ago, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra called him a "modern-day Dirk Nowitzki."
Also, his departure would mark the reconstruction of the team for the next period, because in that way the club would open up $20 million in salary budget for the next season...
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