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Former San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills is on the verge of being traded for a third time in 10 days as his chaotic NBA offseason continues to provide new surprises
NBA veteran point guard Patty Mills is set to be traded for a third time in 10 days, and he could move again before the summer is over.
According to ESPN, the Oklahoma City Thunder will ship Mills to the Atlanta Hawks for Rudy Gay, TyTy Washington, Usman Garuba and a second-round pick. That’s after he was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Houston Rockets, and from Houston to Oklahoma City.
Mills, a productive 3-point specialist for many years, has been reduced to an accounting number this offseason. His $6.8 million expiring contract carries value because it will open up cap room next summer, when Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam and Kristaps Porzingis could hit the open market.
Atlanta are more likely to need cash in 2024 than Oklahoma City, a small market team that struggles to attract free agents and prefers to amass draft picks. Here’s what to know about the latest Mills deal…