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DeRozan joins the Kings, causing a stir
On July 7, Beijing time, the NBA free agency market made waves again. DeRozan joined the Kings by signing and swapping, signing a three-year, $70 million contract, and the Spurs became a third-party team. The trade deprived the Clippers of a last-ditch chance to add reinforcements, again failing to bring any surprises. DeRozan's final choice has undoubtedly sparked a huge amount of attention and discussion.
The battle between the Lakers and the Clippers
DeRozan chose to leave the team after the Bulls rebuilt and became a favorite on the free market. Both the Lakers and Clippers have expressed interest in the All-Star guard. However, due to limited salary space, the two teams were unable to offer enough attractive leverage to complete the deal. Once again, the Lakers and Clippers' management is being questioned in the free market, especially the Clippers, who desperately need a star player to bolster their roster but have not been able to do so.
The king's successful operation
Eventually, the Kings came to terms with the Bulls through nimble operations and generous chips. The specifics of the three-way deal were: Kings for DeRozan, Bulls for Duarte, two second-round picks and cash, and Spurs for Harris Barnes and a 2032 draft pick swap. The Kings' move not only allowed them to successfully bring in DeRozan, but also showed their acumen and determination in the trade market without losing too many key players.
DeRozan joins the Kings, and a new Big Three takes shape
DeRozan joins the Kings to form a new Big Three lineup with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. This combination has greatly improved the overall strength of the Kings, and they are expected to disrupt the West in the new season, and hit the goal of the playoffs and beyond. DeRozan's experience and scoring ability will provide important support for the Kings, and the combination of Fox and Sabonis will also give the team more hope of victory.
The Clippers lost again, and the future of the roster is worrying
By contrast, the Clippers' situation is even more dire. They were unsuccessful in bringing in DeRozan and had to rely on their current squad to meet the challenges of the new season. Although both Harden and Kawhi Leonard are top players, it is difficult for these two stars alone to lead the team far in the competitive West. The Clippers' management's mistakes in free agency once again raised questions from fans and the media, and the team's future prospects were clouded as a result.
The Clippers' future path is full of controversy
DeRozan joined the Kings and the Clippers failed to grab people again, which not only showed the King's successful operation in the free market, but also exposed the shortcomings of the Clippers' recruitment strategy. Does Clippers management need to revisit their decision-making? Does the team's overall strategy need to be adjusted? These issues have sparked widespread discussion and controversy. DeRozan's choice has undoubtedly had a profound impact on the competitive landscape in the West, and whether the Clippers can turn the tide and regain the trust of fans in future operations has also become a major attraction in the new season.