Beijing time on July 1, the NBA free market opened, a variety of signings, among them, the Suns 15 people have been full, the soldiers are fast, and popular teams such as the Rockets, Lakers and other popular teams have also gained a lot, below, the author for you to inventory the 3 important news born today. First, the Rockets signed Van Jordan to a total of 130 million contracts, a 3-year contract, and VanVleet signed such a large contract as a lost draft, and also became the first person in history. Second, the Lakers reached 4 consecutive signings, spending $100 million in 1 day, and making a generous move. Third, Schroder officially joined the Raptors and missed the opportunity to return to the Lakers with a 2-year contract of 26 million.
First, the Rockets signed VanVleet for a total of $130 million
Harden has missed the Rockets and has already applied for a trade with the 76ers, while the Rockets are targeting VanVleet. Just today, according to NBA reporter Woj, VanVleet has decided to join the Rockets, and the two sides have reached a three-year $130 million maximum salary contract, and in the 22-23 season, Van Jordan averaged 19.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game, but shot less than 40%. It is reported that VanVleet's salary was $40.8 million in the first year, $42.8 million in the second year, and $44.9 million in the third year. VanVleet and Irving have similar contracts, and many fans have questioned whether Rockets management is crazy.
Van Jordan is in his prime, he is a championship point guard and has been selected as an All-Star, but whether he is worth getting a $40 million contract is also worth discussing. After signing VanVleet, the Rockets plan to use up all salary space today, and Lopez Jr. is the target player who can offer a contract that reaches $20 million a year. With Uduka joining the Rockets, the fish-belly team is ready to win, and young players like Jaylen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson and others have a chance to become All-Stars.
Second, the Lakers spent 100 million on 4 contracts in 1 day
The Lakers' Pelinka shot, very generous, on the first day of free agency, the Lakers reached 4 consecutive signings, spending a total of $100 million. The Lakers signed Prince for 1 year and 4.5 million, who is a 3D star with excellent defensive ability. Subsequently, the Lakers and former Heat player Vincent reached an agreement to sign a 3-year, $33 million contract. There is not much suspense for Hachimura to renew the Lakers, and the final contract is 3 years and $51 million, with an annual salary of less than 20 million, which basically meets Hachimura's value. The Lakers signed forward star Reddish for 2 years and 4.63 million, this signing is definitely a big profit, even if Reddish can't cash in on the talent, the Lakers will not lose, if he really improves rapidly, the Lakers will be a big winner.
The total amount of the 4 signed contracts is close to $100 million, so if Rivers and Russell stay on the team, the Lakers' roster includes James, Thick Eyebrows, Hachimura, Prince, Reddish, Vincent, Rivers, Russell, Vanderbilt, Christie and so on. Although there is little hope of competing for the championship, the Lakers can still make the playoffs, James is about to retire, the Lakers will not force a championship at this time, but mainly to make money, and when Old Jen withdraws from the NBA, the Lakers will also rebuild.
Third, Schroder joined the Raptors for 26 million in 2 years
After the Lakers signed Soncent, that basically meant Schroder left. Sure enough, according to NBA reporter Woj, Schroder joined the Raptors on a 2-year, $26 million contract, so that Schroder's Lakers career is over and he will travel to Toronto to play. Schroder was an important member of the Lakers last season, he played well, but the consistency was too poor, and Schroder's defensive ability was relatively average, relatively speaking, Vincent is now a better player than Schroder, and the Lakers made a wise decision.
Schroder joined the Raptors and replaced VanVleet as the team's core guard, plus Siakam, Anunoby, Barnes and other forward stars, the Raptors are still playoff contenders. As big-name free agents have decided to go home, at present, the choice of players such as Wilson, Lopez, Dillon and others is more concerned, but no matter where they play, it will not affect the NBA championship pattern, overall, this year's NBA free market is not too lively, however, the 76ers will trade Harden, where will the beard go?