NBA 9 trades overnight! Warriors strengthened for the first time, the Lakers signed 3 players in a row, Harden welcomed strong helpers again

Editor|Lao Kankanqiu

NBA free market has been open for nearly a month. As the "big fish" of the league teams settled, the trading market has slowly returned to calm. In the past 24 hours, the trading market that has been silent for a long time has ushered in a new round of signing wave. Four Western powerhouses took action at the same time, and the Western Alliance pattern has entered a white-hot stage.

According to the latest report by US media ESPN reporter Shams, the NBA reached 9 more deals overnight: the Warriors finally ushered in their first strengthening, and the management has reached an agreement with Horford and Melton, and the contract can be signed only when the issue of Kumingga renewal was resolved; the Lakers signed three people in a row, and after signing Smart, they signed Christian Kroko and Chris Mannon with a two-way contract. Then Dickson and Jamison were laid off, and Donghuang led the 14+2 new team to win the championship; Paul announced his return to the Clippers, Harden welcomed the strongest helper, and the team's lineup was upgraded again; 33-year-old sharpshooter McDermott returned to the Kings with a one-year $3.6 million contract, etc.

Let’s take a look at the detailed transaction information below.

🏀 The Warriors' first reinforcement was blocked

Golden State Warriors' first signing plan this summer surfaced: Al Horford and D'Anthony Melton have reached an agreement with the Warriors, and are only waiting for official signing. Horford, 38, averaged 9.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game at the Celtic last season, with a three-point shooting percentage of 36.3%. His high support and external firepower are perfectly in line with the Warriors system; Melton averaged 10.3 points per game during his short-term role at the Warriors, and his outside defense is the puzzle that the team urgently needs.

However, these two reinforcements were forced to be stranded due to the deadlock of Jonathan Kumingga. Kumingga's team insists that the annual salary of 30 million will not be relaxed. The Warriors management is currently only willing to provide a quotation of 20 million, and is also trying to promote the "sign first and then exchange" with the Bulls (Kummingga for Dosem).

According to famous reporter Brett Siegel, "Kuminga's situation is very special, and his lack of market transactions may last until August. Other Warriors signings can only continue to wait."

It has to be said that the Warriors management is completely in a state of overwhelming conspiracy - the signing blueprint is ready, but it has fallen into a complete stagnation due to rookie contract differences, which is a bit difficult.

� The Lakers have three consecutive signings to reorganize the championship lineup

Los Angeles Lakers have continued to perform active recently and have gained a lot in the buyout market. They first won the Trail Blazers' No. 1 center Ayton, and then continued the efficient operation rhythm, signing defensive champion Marcus Smart for 11 million for two years (also bought out with the Wizards), and then locked two young forwards with two-way contracts:

Christie Ann Koloko (center 2.13 meters): played 37 games for the Lakers last season, averaging 2.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, and his potential for franchise protection was recognized by the management;

Chris Mannon (forward undraft): played 7 games for the Warriors in the summer league, averaging 9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, and showed his all-round defensive ability with an average of 1.6 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.

In addition, in order to free up signing places, the Lakers cut off two-way centers Trey Jamison and Dickson. At this point, the Lakers' 14+2 new lineup roster has been officially released, and James and Doncic will continue to lead the team to the championship.

It is interesting that behind Smart and Ayton's joining, Doncic recruits. The new nuclear power has actively lobbying the management to introduce strong aid, and its core position is becoming more and more obvious.

⚡ Paul returns for 3.6 million! The Clippers Group Super Battleship

Clippers officially announced that they had signed a new one-year $3.6 million contract with Paul, and made a poster that reads: Welcome home, Chris Paul.

The 40-year-old legendary point guard returned to the Clippers with a veteran's basic salary. In the 21st season of his career (perhaps the last season of his career), he will join forces with Harden, Leonard and Bill to launch the ultimate championship attempt. US media Real Sports exclaimed to the Clippers' latest lineup: "The combination of Harden + Bill + Leonard + Paul + Zubac, and Batum, and Batum, the bench also includes Batum, Lopez, and Bogdanovic - who can stop them?"

Last season, Paul played 82 regular season games for the Spurs, and he can still contribute 7.4 assists + 37.7% three-point shooting percentage per game, proving that his fuel tank still has a lot of fuel. His motivation for joining the Clippers with a salary cut is also very clear - he decided to spend his last season with his family in Los Angeles!

👑 The Kings welcomed the sharpshooter and made it to the playoffs again

According to the latest report by ESPN reporter Shams, free agent Doug McDermott returned to the Kings with a one-year contract of $3.6 million, starting his 12th year of his career. This veteran with a career three-point shooting percentage of 41.5% was still 43.6% last season. Although he averaged only 8.1 minutes per game, his off-ball running and outside deterrence are still the puzzles that the Kings need most to make the playoffs.

With McDermott staying in the team, the Kings' 15+2 roster is officially finalized. The latest lineup led by Laven + Sabonis Jr. + DeRozan will cause a lot of storms in the Wild West.

Other transaction information:

1. The Magic reached a two-way contract with Orlando Robinson;

2. The Celtics hired Drew Nicholas as the player personnel director, who won the championship with the Nuggets;

3. The Clippers continue to explore the possibility of signing defender Jordan Miller using a two-way contract.