Meanwhile, while most of the league’s top free agents were snapped up during the first week of free agency, a few veterans remain available, whereas further talent could always become available if bought out by their respective teams. So, with the offseason quickly coming to a close, here is all the latest news and rumors you need to know for August 6th.
#3 Dallas Mavericks interested in Andre Iguodala
In one of the more surprising moves of the offseason, the Golden State Warriors opted to trade Andre Iguodala as the team attempted to free up the cap space to sign D’Angelo Russell.
The 2015 Finals MVP was expected to end his career competing with the Warriors but now finds himself on a Memphis Grizzlies roster that is undergoing a rebuild.
Due to this, Iguodala is expected to be traded or bought out in the next few months, and The Athletic is reporting that the Dallas Mavericks are among the interested teams:
Iguodala endured an injury-hit regular season, although the veteran emerged during the playoffs to once again play an influential role as the Warriors made a fifth straight trip to the NBA Finals. Over 21 appearances, the 35-year-old averaged 9.8 points, 4.0 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game.
#2 Vince Carter is set to end his career with the Atlanta Hawks
Despite turning 42 earlier this year, Vince Carter continues to make a solid impact from the bench. During the 18-19 season, Carter played 76 times for the Atlanta Hawks, averaging 7.4 points in 17 minutes a game.
Following the conclusion of his deal, the former All-Star has been linked with a return to the Toronto Raptors, although ESPN is reporting that the veteran will return to Atlanta for a final season:
Carter is unlikely to make the playoffs in his final season with the Hawks, although he will set the NBA record for most seasons played (22). Carter is an 8-time All-Star and has been widely backed as a future Hall of Famer.
#1 Kyle Lowry wants to stay with the Raptors
Kyle Lowry formed a key part of the Toronto Raptors’ title-winning season, although the point guard’s future has been called into question after Kawhi Leonard opted to leave Canada for his native Los Angeles.
Without the presence of Leonard, the Raptors should still be good enough to reach the playoffs, although Nick Nurse’s team will struggle to compete with the likes of the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers.
Due to this, some have speculated that the team could trade senior players like Lowry, although the 33-year-old has reiterated his desire to remain in Toronto:
Lowry joined the Raptors back in 2012 and is entering the final season of his current three-year, $100 million deal. During the 18-19 season, the veteran averaged 14.2 points, 8.7 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game.
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