With the opening of the NBA free market, fans are looking forward to seeing how teams perform in signings and trades. And on July 3, the third day of the opening of the free market, a series of important news came out, which attracted the attention of the entire basketball industry.
1. Lillard and Harden trade negotiations
Big-name free agent Lillard and Harden trade talks have been in the spotlight. According to rumors, Lillard is likely to join the Miami Heat, while Harden is likely to join the Los Angeles Lakers to join Leonard and George. The addition of these two players will bring a huge boost to their team and make fans look forward to the new season.
Second, the first signing of the Warriors
The Warriors' first signing after the opening of free agency was finally made. They signed former Spurs champion point guard Joseph. The veteran point guard is already a veteran player in the NBA, he is only 1.9 meters tall, but he has excelled on the court. Last season, Joseph averaged 6.9 points and 3.5 assists per game while shooting nearly 39 percent from three-point range.
The Warriors already faced salary space constraints after renewing Dream Green, but they cleverly chose to sign Joseph on a base-salary contract. Despite fans scoffing the Warriors for signing a relatively short point guard, the Warriors have proven their prowess many times in past games. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the Warriors currently have 7 point guards and only 5 centers and forwards.
Third, the Nuggets' recruitment and the departure of players
The defending champion Nuggets also made moves and players left during their time in free agency. They successfully signed free agent Justin Holladay. Holladay is a player with good defensive ability, and his addition will further strengthen the Nuggets. While his consistency on the offensive end leaves much to be desired, Holladay's ability to run and jump makes him a good fit for the Nuggets' tactical system.
At the same time, the Nuggets also had a number of players leave, including Brown and Green. That's one of the reasons why the team needs signings. After the Nuggets won the championship in 2023, the players became the target of other teams. Brown joined the Pacers on a 2-year, $45 million contract, while Green signed with the Rockets. The Nuggets need to fill these departing players by bringing in new players and keep their core roster intact to remain competitive.
Fourth, the Lakers' luxurious roster formation
Lakers general manager Pelinka has shown amazing ability during his time in free agency, successfully assembling a luxury roster. They brought in a number of quality players, including Prince, Vincent, Reddish and others, and successfully renewed the contracts of Yamura, Russell and Rivers. The Lakers' 13-man roster has been released, including stars such as James, Thick Eyebrows, and Russell.
James also expressed excitement about the Lakers' luxurious roster. He posted the Lakers' roster for the new season on social media and celebrated Pelinka's success in assembling the formidable team. Some fans believe that as long as the thick-eyed brother can stay healthy, the Lakers are at least a playoff-level powerhouse. The Lakers currently have 2 signings and plan to sign an interior player, which will further strengthen their roster.
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In summary, the NBA free market signing and trading progress is remarkable. From trade negotiations for big-name players to signings for teams, the world of basketball is changing. Whether it's the Warriors' first signing, the Nuggets' signings and player departures, or the Lakers' luxurious roster formation, these important developments will affect the game pattern in the new season. Let's look forward to the wonderful performance of these teams in the new season!