Only one night: The Suns officially announced the signing, the Lakers' new plan was released, and the reason why Murray was not suspended was exposed
The night in basketball is really not quiet, and with the playoffs in full swing, the dynamics of each team are also changing rapidly. The Suns officially announced their blockbuster signing overnight, the Lakers' offseason plans were quietly exposed, and the reason for Murray's non-suspension finally came to light. Without further ado, let's take a closer look at the hot news.
Let's talk about Murray. The Nuggets' core players have had their ups and downs in the playoffs, but recently proved his worth with a big win against the Timberwolves. Not only did he shoot more than half of the balls, but he also contributed comprehensive statistics that made all doubts dissipate for a while. However, what was even more striking was his decision not to be suspended for receiving an additional penalty for throwing something in a G2 match. According to people familiar with the matter, the reason behind Murray's non-suspension involves the league's consideration of ratings, rather than pure disciplinary issues, which naturally caused widespread discussion.
On the Suns' side, the situation is very interesting. They have just completed a change of head coach and brought Budenholzer to the team's managerial position. Budenholzer has signed a five-year contract with the Suns for up to $50 million, sources said. It can be seen that the Suns will spare no expense for future success. Budenholzer became Durant's fifth head coach in nearly a year and a half, and the frequent changes show the Suns' desperate hunger for results.
The situation on the Lakers' side is a little more complicated. They are still making final decisions on a new head coach, and the Suns' big contract is undoubtedly putting a lot of pressure on the Lakers. Not only are the Lakers exploring new coaching options, they're also trying to bolster the team by trading for new stars. The Lakers are reportedly looking to trade their No. 17 pick, which could be a crucial step for them to acquire a third star.
And the news that Murray is not suspended also adds more highlights to the rest of the playoffs. Many are starting to speculate about whether this will affect the Nuggets' future game performance, or even the direction of the playoffs as a whole.
This fast-moving series of events not only affects the team's immediate tactics and strategy, but may also change their long-term layout. And for those of us basketball fans, all these changes have undoubtedly increased the uncertainty and spectacle of the game. How do you think these changes will affect the playoffs going forward? Fans, what do you think about this? Feel free to speak in the comment section.