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The NBA trade deadline is officially over but there is still some business to attend to. Numerous free agents are available to negotiate with teams across the league and a former NBA champion might potentially join one of the heavyweights. Danny Green, who was traded by the Memphis Grizzlies to the Houston Rockets has reached a buyout agreement. According to sources across the internet, he might potentially join LeBron James or Kevin Durant in the coming weeks.
As reported by well-known journalist Adrian Wojnarowski, Green has reached an agreement with Houston. Following this huge update, numerous teams are looking at his situation with a keen eye.
Former NBA champion might join LeBron James or Kevin Durant soon
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The Houston Rockets and Danny Green have officially reached an agreement. This allows the former San Antonio Spurs man to join any team interested in giving him a contract.
As of now, there are a handful of teams who might end up signing him. The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics are the frontrunners. However, it is not only the Cavs and the Celtics who are interested, it seems the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns are in the mix too.
As Danny Green finalizes a buyout with the Houston Rockets, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics have emerged as frontrunners to sign him as a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Lakers and Suns are involved too.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 12, 2023
“As Danny Green finalizes a buyout with the Houston Rockets, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics have emerged as frontrunners to sign him as a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Lakers and Suns are involved too”, said Adrian Wojnarowski.
Interestingly, Green has played for the Lakers in the past. He was a Laker during the 2019-20 season and has played alongside LeBron. This might play a part in influencing where his future lies.
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On the other hand, the Suns are also a potential destination for Green. They have already made a statement by bringing in Kevin Durant and it seems they are still in the running for making more signings.
Green almost denied LeBron James his fourth NBA title
Danny Green was part of the Lakers squad that took on the Miami Heat in the NBA finals. In game 5, the Lakers trailed the Heat with only 10 seconds left in the clock.
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James, who was phenomenal in the game, passed the ball to Green who was wide-open. Despite having a reputation as a good shooter, Green missed and the Heat held onto game 5. The Lakers still led the series 3-2 but the pressure was mounting. Thankfully, Green’s miss did not hurt James and the Lakers much who clinched the 2020 NBA title.
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