On December 15, Beijing time, there was a major change in the NBA league with 3 picks and 1 cut overnight, which undoubtedly brought new changes to the situation in the league. Among them, Warriors veteran Toscano Anderson managed to get a one-year contract from the Kings, while the Pacers urgently signed "black belt" James Johnson to become a stronger team.
First, the Spurs completed the cuts of guard Jabari Rice, which means Rice will have the opportunity to find a new home with other teams. Prior to that, he was a member of the Warriors, but he chose to leave the Warriors in search of new opportunities because he didn't get much of a chance to play. Now, he's been notified of Spurs' layoffs, which could mean he can get more appearances on his new team. Rice played four games in the Development League this season, averaging 9.3 points per game, and was eventually abandoned.
Spurs, meanwhile, have managed to sign David Duke, a player with a wealth of experience and excellent skills, and his addition will add new energy to Spurs' roster. Before playing for the Nets, he didn't have many opportunities, averaging 4.2 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. For David Duke, this signing is undoubtedly an important opportunity in his career, and he will be expected to show his quality in his new team.
And the successful joining of Warriors veteran Toscano Anderson to the Kings has undoubtedly added new strength to the Kings' lineup. Anderson is a player with potential, and he has had a good time with the Warriors. Anderson played four seasons in the NBA, playing for the Warriors, Lakers and Jazz. Last season, he played in 52 regular season games, averaging 3.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 15 minutes per game. Now that he's offered a one-year contract with the Kings, he'll have the opportunity to show what he's capable of with his new team.
As for the Pacers, they have agreed a one-year contract with free agent James Johnson. It will also be the 15th season of his career. James Johnson, 36, played in 18 games for the Pacers last year, averaging 2.8 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. He is very optimistic about the team's rising star Haliburton, and he also likes this big brother very much, and he takes on the responsibility of "bodyguard". Johnson is a black belt in karate with a 20-0 record in MMA and should be one of the best players in the league.
After the Pacers and Bucks had a ball-grabbing farce after the game, the Pacers urgently signed Johnson, which was also ridiculed. This signing is a smart choice for the Pacers, who will have a chance to continue to be competitive in the new season.