On July 2, Beijing time, there were a number of blockbuster news in the NBA transfer market, the Mavericks signed All-Star player Klay Thompson, and Doncic and Irving formed a big three, the Thunder signed the inside titan Hartenstein, plus the previously signed Caruso, the strength of the Thunder and the Mavericks has improved significantly, while the Nuggets have lost the starting Pope, and the pattern of the West is likely to change.
Klay has previously decided to leave the Warriors, and his next home will soon be determined, Klay finally joined the Mavericks by signing first and then changing, signing a 3-year 50 million contract, he will form a new Big Three with Doncic and Irving, and the Mavericks who unfortunately lost the finals will upgrade their strength, and they will hit the championship again.
Last season, although Klay's form declined, he could still get 17.9 points and 3.3 rebounds, his defensive ability is still online, and with Doncic and Irving, Klay can get more opportunities to shoot in the open space, improve the team's outside ability, and the strength of the Mavericks continues unabated.
Coincidentally, the Thunder, who stopped in the Western Conference semifinals last season, also made big moves, first signing defensive titan Caruso to improve the team's outside defensive ability, and today signing Knicks center Hartenstein, strengthening the team's weakest center position and improving the team's interior defensive hardness. In addition, the Thunder have also renewed the contracts of Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins, and the Thunder's strength has also improved significantly, and they are aiming to go one step further in the new season.
On the other hand, after losing Brown and Jeff Green last year, the main Pope left Orlando again, Reggie Jackson also joined the Hornets, and the Nuggets' strength was relegated again.