This year’s free market feels faster and more accurate than last year. Many players made their decisions on the first day. I believe they found that the long-delayed free agents last summer did not end well. Therefore, in the first day of the market for each team, When you are rich and powerful in the day, make up your mind to leave as soon as possible, and don't let yourself have long nights and dreams.
Here is a brief summary of this summer’s free market trends.
Durant - Joined the Brooklyn Nets for 4 years and 164 million
Irving - Joined the Brooklyn Nets for 142 million in 4 years
Andre Jordan joined the Brooklyn Nets for 40 million in 4 years
Durant and Len Nader is undoubtedly the biggest star this summer, and even though the Warriors have offered him a super-maximum salary of 221 million over five years, he is still determined to go to Brooklyn to make a career. This is for him who is still suffering from a ruptured Achilles tendon. , is indeed a big challenge, even if the Nets have added Irving and Andre Jordan for him.
Stars are by no means 1+1=2, and the Nets must first endure the one-year window period in which Durant will miss the game. It depends on whether Irving can prove himself when he returns to his hometown and get rid of the frustrated mentality in Boston. The cohesion of the youth army is a key factor for the Nets to reach the playoffs this year. Whether it will gradually disappear due to the addition of three big names will be what the Nets will pay attention to next.
But no matter what, in terms of grabbing people, the Brooklyn Nets are undoubtedly the biggest winner this summer, but they are also a bet on Durant's return status and Irving's leadership ability.
As for whether the Warriors have the opportunity to sign Durant first and then trade (only the Warriors have room to fill up their combat strength), we have to consider the negotiating skills of the Warriors and whether Durant is willing to cooperate. If they want to sign first Post-substitution is also very complicated. The Nets will not give up the combat power they want to keep, and it is not easy to bring in a third party. Is it necessary to replace D'Angelo Russell ?
Kemba Walker - 141 million in 4 years to join Boston Celtics , and bringing in Walker is like tearing down the east wall and mending the west wall. The main thing is the harmony within the team and whether young people can do their part.
It would be very unfair if the Celtics blamed Irving for their defeat and all their internal problems. Now that Walker has arrived, he has to assume Irving's position. How can he convince the younger brothers and reunite them? The entire team will be Walker's task in the new season, and he has done a good job with the Hornets, but let us see if he can continue to display his leadership qualities when he comes to a different place.
Jimmy Butler——Joined Miami Heat for 142 million in 4 years
It’s quite unexpected that JB ended up in the Miami Heat. With the Heat’s current status and salary structure, it will be quite difficult to make a difference in the Eastern Conference in the next few years. Yes, but maybe JB can change this situation, because the Heat currently lack a leader to lead them. Otherwise, in terms of configuration, the Heat have enough generals and many players who can fight tough battles.
Even if JB leaves the Sixers, he still brings something to them. As the news comes out, after signing first and then replacing, the Heat will get Richardson to join. This is a very cost-effective young man. Even without JB's high influence, it is still a small complement to Philadelphia , and it is even a great gift. JB's playing style and attitude are indeed very consistent with the Heat.
But to be honest, it will be very difficult for JB to win the championship in the next few years. However, he is still very happy for JB to be able to join the team he has always wanted to join in his career. After all, he has said in past interviews that wearing Wearing a Heat jersey is something he has always wanted to do.
As for the team that fainted, it should be Houston Rockets. They have been working hard to pursue their own family (JB was born in Houston), but in the end they still came to nothing.
Tobias· Harris - 180 million in 5 years to stay Philadelphia 76ers
JB If you want to leave, keeping Harris is the inevitable thing to do, but I really think 180 million in 5 years is too expensive... ....
Of course, Harris is almost 27 years old now and should be at his peak throughout the entire contract process. But if it is just a flat progress and no continued growth, then I think this contract will be at a premium, 76 People will also be under great pressure on salary structure in the future, because they will soon have to negotiate a contract extension with Simmons, and the contract of this talented No. 1 pick will definitely not be cheap.
So in the new season, it depends on what results Harris can achieve. He averages 20+ points, shoots 40% from three-point range, and plays more aggressively with the ball on the wing. These are all what the 76ers need him to do, because Butler No more, even Redick has left, and the 76ers need Harris to shoulder a heavy responsibility, unless Simmons' shooting ability can be improved.
- 4 years and 100 million to stay in the Orlando Magic
Staying in the Magic is also a good thing for Vucevic, but the maximum salary that was originally possible was really reduced due to his performance in this year's playoffs, and he will continue to be the core leader of the Magic in the penalty area. This is undoubtedly a good thing for both parties. After all, the Magic's competitiveness in the free market has not been too strong in recent years. With the stable Vucevic leading a group of young players to grow together, this seems to be the only route the Magic can take now.
Al · Horford - 109 million in 4 years to join the Philadelphia 76ers
76 people are quite crazy. I believe everyone who watches his game knows how good Horford’s influence and team enhancement effect are, but he is already 33 years old. This contract is indeed a bet. We have to pray that he will not have a big decline. In addition to Harris's five-year 180 million, the 76ers are basically struggling for the moment. You can imagine how tight the salary space will be next summer. (After re-signing Simmons).
Even if they cannot compete for the championship in the past two years, the 76ers will not be able to make any reinforcements, but I have to say that the penalty area combination of Horford and Embiid is exciting. In the Bucks began to weaken. , the Celtics are reorganized, and the Raptors are still unsure whether Leonard can stay. They do have a chance.
Middleton - 5 years and 178 million to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks
Middleton did not play very well in the Eastern Conference Finals this year, but his importance to the Bucks is still visible to the naked eye, and in terms of the attractiveness of the free market, the Bucks It is very difficult for the deer to get a forward who is better and more future-proof than Middleton. It can even be said that there is no chance. Therefore, the only way is to offer the maximum salary to retain the player to ensure that the fighting strength is not reduced. This is also a good way to leave letters for the future. Brother must be sincere.
Of course, Middleton's maximum salary pressure is very heavy (Giannis Antetokounmpo's super maximum salary is approaching), and he must improve his singles ability with the ball. This year, facing the Raptors' strict defense, this aspect indeed seems insufficient. , if the Bucks want to win the championship, not only Antetokounmpo must continue to evolve himself, Middleton must also do it.
Kristaps Porzingis - 5 years and 158 million to stay Dallas Mavericks
When the Dallas Mavericks almost cleared their lineup before the trade deadline last year in exchange for Porzingis, they knew that he would re-sign with the maximum salary. Inevitable, it is a gamble anyway, I believe KP can overcome the injury and continue to exert his unicorn destructive power.
is just about 24 years old, and KP's ceiling is still very high. With Doncic, as long as he is healthy, this is indeed a very, very exciting new-generation duo. Let us see whether Dallas' gamble this time is successful?
JJ Redick - Joined Pelicans for 26.5 million in 2 years
This is a good reinforcement for the Pelicans, making up for their shortcomings on the outside. This is really a good operation, which also makes the Pelicans The Pelicans now have five players on the team who came from Duke , and the seniors and juniors are all gathered together.
Lopez - 52 million in 4 years to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks
Sure enough, it is impossible for the Bucks to let Lopez go. 52 million in 4 years is a pretty good price. The Bucks made a great move. , they trusted Lopez last summer and allowed Lopez to fully integrate into the team. After changing from the core play style in the past, he paid the best green leaf value in his career. He was like a fish in water and was obviously very happy here.
Lopez's stay may be more practical for Antetokounmpo than signing a star.
No surprise, we will know where Leonard will end up tomorrow? The climax of this year's free market should be around early tomorrow morning.
