Before the start of the NBA division finals, the remaining 26 teams in the league have been on holiday early, although the outside world is more focused on the draft, but because there are too few good seedlings this year, the most important way for each team to strengthen is to wait until July, show their skills in the free market, and strengthen the roster as much as possible.
The basketball website BR lists the top tasks of each team in the free market, and the Rockets need to bring in reliable shooters to reduce the pressure on several core players, which is a common topic. The Lakers need to meet all the conditions of LeBron James to keep him in Los Angeles and even die as a Lakers player.
Last summer, the Rockets went on a hiring spree and basically ran out of salary space, except for Jock Landale who has a team option and the Rockets have the right to refuse to execute, other major rotation players also have guaranteed contracts. Therefore, the Rockets can only take the middle class and biennial exceptions to try to strengthen the lineup, and the introduction of outside shooters is crucial. Even though the Rockets have been hoping to change this problem since last summer, such as hiring famous shooting coach Ben Sullivan and bringing in some quality players, the Rockets still rank 23rd in the league in three-point shooting percentage this season. Alperen Shinkyung and Amen Thompson both lack projection threats, and Jalen Green is in need of offensive space when he breaks through, and if they can get quality shooters to join, the Rockets' offensive efficiency is likely to go to a higher level and get closer to their playoff goals.
Although he is almost 40 years old, LeBron James is still in excellent condition, although it is difficult for the Lakers to return to the championship no matter how they operate, but the Lakers should give LeBron James a long-term contract. He is still averaging 25.7 points and 8.3 assists per game this season, and with LeBron James and thick eyebrows, the Lakers' record has at least a lower limit. What's more, LeBron James is too high, as long as he stays with the Lakers, he can create a lot of market value for the team, which seems to be particularly important for the Lakers in Los Angeles.
The task of the Clippers is also obvious, which is to complete the contract extension with Paul George. Kawhi Leonard signed a new three-year contract with the Clippers at the beginning of the year, but Paul George, who joined with him, seems to have a fluid future. Unless the Clippers are ready to tear down the team and rebuild directly, there is no reason for the Clippers to let Paul George go, considering that he is still offensive and defensive, and that he is healthy and consistent.