So we are supposedly going to try and trade KD before the draft. That's in two weeks. Almost everyone agrees that being under the second apron would give the Suns more options when trading KD. It could be done by waiving certain players. Why are we not seeing any transactions? Do they have to wait until after the Finals?
I could be wrong, but technically we are still in the 2024-2025 season. It’s not even the actual offseason yet. So there are contract considerations until the Finals are over.
I bet you're right. Also, the trade deadline for "this season" has passed.
I believe that is incorrect.
The only teams that cannot make trades right now are the Pacers and Thunder, everyone else can wheel and deal. But I recall hearing something at some point that the NBA highly discourages anything that would distract from the finals.
I found this.
Per NBA.com, teams are free to make trades after
their season has ended.
By NBA.com Staff:
When can teams begin trading again?
Teams will be free to make trades again after their season has ended.
The window for teams to make in-season trades has closed. See all the moves and upcoming free agents.
www.nba.com
Yes, they key word is highlighted.
We could have a deal agreed to already, or we could be playing teams against each other... or our new GM doesn't understand the rules and is using the NBA trade machine on ESPN in hopes that it's somehow official.
All are possibilities.
But legitimately, I think the deadline for a lot of option contracts is right before the draft, so that is probably a massive factor in stymieing any big money trade from being commenced.