China News Network Client Beijing, June 17 (Reporter Yue Chuan) With the Toronto Raptors defeating Golden State Warriors 4:2 to be crowned the championship, the competition that lasted for several months came to an end. Although the noise inside the stadium has stopped, the story outside the stadium continues, and the excitement this summer is not even worse than the match.
Data picture: Davis joins Lakers
Since Anthony Davis submitted his transfer application in the middle of last season, where his next stop in his career has become the most eye-catching topic in the league. Under the siege and setting off various rumors, the drama "Where to Go to Thick Eyebrows" finally came to an end.
Although the transaction will not be completed immediately, according to US media reports, Los Angeles Lakers has reached an agreement with Davis 's boss New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers will send Ingram, Ball, Josh Hart and three first-round draft picks, including this year's No. 4 picks, in exchange for Davis. In the competition with teams such as the Celtics, the Purple and Gold Army became the final winner.
Due to the league's salary rules and other reasons, this big deal centered on Davis, involving multiple new stars and multiple draft picks will not be executed until the freeze expires in July. However, this will not affect the Lakers' jump from a team that missed the playoffs to a favorite for the championship, and they still have the salary room to continue to strengthen.
Data picture: The Lakers have become the champion Popular
Although Davis' transfer drama has settled, this is not the entire highlight of the offseason. The end of this bubble drama has only opened the curtain for the turbulent summer.
The many suspenses of the offseason start with the three All-Stars among the two finals teams.
Golden State Warriors have been the focus of the league in recent years, and this has not changed anything because they lost the championship. One of the reasons is that Durant and Thompson are about to become free agents.
Originally Durant was regarded as the center of this summer's storm. If this superstar, who combines regular season MVP and finals MVP, chooses to leave the Bay Area, it will inevitably cause a series of chain reactions.
Data picture: What is waiting for Durant is a long recovery period
However, the accidental injury in the finals has made everything in the future full of uncertainty. Durant, who has a ruptured Achilles tendon, has just undergone surgery, and what awaits him will be a season-long recovery period. Since the injury is a nightmare for all players, it means Durant may no longer reach its former heights.
Therefore, those teams that once lined up to chase Durant's maximum salary will carefully evaluate his injury. In other words, Durant's market may go from crowded to no one's interest. It would be reasonable if he finally chose to execute the player option for the last year of the contract.
Data picture: Thompson was injured in the game
Thompson was in a slightly better condition, but with a torn cruciate ligament, he would have to wait at least until next season's All-Star game before he could make a comeback. Warriors These two generals were originally big celebrities in the free agent market, but the situation reversed overnight. For them who are injured, any decisions about the future are particularly important at this time and must be very cautious.
In comparison, Leonard encountered happiness and the MVP of the New Science Finals is about to become a free agent. The outside world once regarded him as a passerby in Toronto, but after leading the team to win the championship, Leonard has become a city hero and has a growing reputation.
In the past, in US media reports, Leonard had a close connection with the Clippers, but now the Raptors will do their best to retain the team's cornerstone. Whether to renew the contract and strive to lead the team to defend the title, or to leave and accept new challenges, Leonard's future is also a question mark.
Data picture: Leonard leads the team to win the championship
In addition to Durant, Leonard and Thompson, Irving , Walker , Butler and other All-Stars can become free agents this summer. In order to catch big fish from the market, many teams have taken action since last year.
Through a series of transactions, New York Knicks , which has been in decline for a long time, cleared its salary space early. They were able to give two maximum salary contracts at the same time, and their own big city attributes are naturally attractive to stars. It wouldn't be surprising if two All-Stars were dressed in the Knicks next season.
Los Angeles Clippers have also laid the foundation for superstars to arrive, and they have more reliable bench strength than the Knicks. Although their cap space is not as good as the Knicks, they also have the opportunity to win two All-Star players. Perhaps the Clippers will face greater challenges when recruiting Leonard, but the league situation next season will inevitably change.
Data picture: draft will be held soon
If the choice of a top free agent affects the whole body, then the priceless draft pick provides nuclear power for accelerating the knockdown of this domino in the summer.
According to previous years' practice, the NBA draft will be held at the end of June. The draw ceremony of this year's draft ended in May, and the Pelicans won the No. 1 pick with a 6% chance, becoming the biggest lucky person.
Don’t underestimate the impact of draft lottery on a team, especially this year is another draft year, bringing together Zion Williamson, Morant, Barrett, Redish , Hunter, Culver and other groups of promising prides of heaven. The level of attention these young people received before the draft can even be compared with the level 96 and level 03 that are regarded as the golden generation.
Data picture: Zion (right) has been regarded as the next superstar
Because of this year's rookie's talent, the value of draft picks has also risen. Therefore, this year's draft conference is not only about the prospects of one or two teams, but can even determine the league's trend in the next ten years.
still takes the New York team as an example. The Knicks, who hold the No. 3 draw in their hands, can even use it as the core chip to seek another star player, so as to form the Big Three overnight to complete the team reconstruction. With the quality of this year's rookie, this gives the Knicks more room to operate. Unless an accident occurs, the Eastern Conference team will get rid of the slump image that has lasted for several years next season.
It can be predicted that big deals will surely break out in this year's draft, and the free agent market is also destined to be in full swing. The stormy summer has begun, and this moment is like a moment of tranquility before the storm comes. (End)
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