The annual trading deadline has finally come to an end. When most of the fans on the other side of the ocean were still sleeping, the general managers on the other side of the United States were busy all day, and finally in a clamor, many teams seized the window of the final big adjustment and completed the whistle trading.
The so-called few joys and a few worries, buying and selling this thing wants to achieve a win-win situation for everyone, which is tantamount to a fool's dream, not to mention the embarrassing existence of holding the few pieces of change in the pocket like the Los Angeles Lakers. But there are also many teams that stand out, and the book strength is visibly improved.
Next, let's see who are the three winners of this carnival after the noise recedes.
Third place, the Milwaukee Bucks retreated to get Serge ibaka
It is true that today's Ibaka has long ceased to be brave, and the physical fitness of the Thunder period is not the same as that of the men, and even compared with the Raptors when they won the championship, they are far from each other. But that doesn't affect the bucks' deal in the slightest.
Lopez Jr. has never played again after playing just one game this season, leaving bucks management focused on finding the right rotational helpers for Alphabet Brother and Portis. Cousins had done well, but the Bucks eventually gave up, so they had to pay for their arrogance. The Bucks initially targeted the Pacers who had opened a big sale and wanted to recruit the two-time Cap King Turner, but the few crooked dates in their pockets could not impress the Pacers management, so they had to give up.
In a four-way deal, di Vincenzo, Hood and Oleger were sent out, with Ibaka, the second round of the 2 Pistons and some cash. It can be said that this deal is simply a big profit for the Bucks.
After the big injury, Di Vincenzo lost the defensive traverse speed that he once relied on to survive, and he was also unable to find a state on the offensive end, rather than keeping these small guards who had no target outside the three-point line, it was better to idle replacement and solve the core problem. Ibaka has averaged 6.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game this season, and while he can't block opponents as he used to, his ability to play in the fourth or fifth position fits the Bucks perfectly.
As a reliable interior defender, Ibaka only needs to be able to buy a certain break for Alphabet Brother and Portis. Not to mention that Ibaka also has championship experience, and this deal is seen by the outside world as a solid step for the Bucks to defend their title!
Second place The Brooklyn Nets got Ben Simmons and Seth Curry to stop losses in time
Around the ben Simmons and James Harden trade, the two sides engaged in several rounds of bargaining, and finally Philadelphia still painfully handed over Seth Curry, who shot 43.7% of his career three-point shooting. Curry Jr. could open up offensive space for Durant, Irving and Simmons, and his arrival would perfectly fill the gap in Joe Harris' injury.
Curry Jr., who has averaged 15 points per game this season, is an important link for Philadelphia this season, and his combination with Embiid is getting better. There is reason to believe that after switching to the Nets, when paired with so many ball-holding cores, the little Curry, who is good at running without the ball and Catching and shooting, will shine.
Ben Simmons' arrival will bring a reliable outside defense, and the important thing is that James Harden has already decided that the active Nets may be able to regain the rhythm after The All-Star Weekend. Imagine what the fully healthy Nets will be configured: Durant, Simmons, Irving, Mills, Curry Jr. - Simmons can't shoot, the shortcomings of the thin free throw will be covered up as much as possible, so many ball holding cores, any opponent does not dare to "cut the west" as easily as before.
Simmons in a different environment is expected to start over, people only remember him and the Hawks that the bad fourth quarter of the series, but forget that he is a strong contender for DPOY, can the new start bring good luck to Simmons and the Nets? Worth looking forward to.
The first Philadelphia got James Harden, which was literally hemp
Before the deal was made, you couldn't believe that Philadelphia had neither sent Maxi nor Sable in order to get the beard, and the retention of these two young forces would have a subtle impact on Philadelphia's subsequent development. In short, Philadelphia really made a lot of money, and still squeezed the Nets in the breath-holding game.
Around Harden and Embiid, Philadelphia is equipped with enough high-quality helpers and lineups, and this all-star duo inside and outside has been named the most dominant duo after the legendary superstar has been approved as the "OK combination", and this name alone is enough to trigger unlimited reverie! In fact, as early as the time when Harden forced the Palace Rockets, it was rumored that his favorite place included Philadelphia, and for various reasons it could not be completed. After going around in circles, Owen helped Harden make up his mind, the so-called special destination, Harden for Simmons such a script was finally staged.
Harden struggled at one point this season, but looking back, you'll see that he's still able to deliver an all-round record of averaging 22.5 points, rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game. Perhaps, we think Harden's performance is not good, just because he is used to his offensive end of the big package, cutting melons and cutting vegetables, so his slight decline will make people judge.
Harden has also turned a new chapter in his career after escaping the Farce of the Nets, and he has yet to prove how he would play when he partnered with the dominant interior. The same is true of Philadelphia, after ending the soap opera "Where Did Simmons Go", they set sail again with their full tails, what heights can they reach? Let's wait and see.