On July 2nd, Beijing time, it was really a day that made fans scream! The NBA transfer market staged a bloody and crazy drama, with one transaction after another and contract extensions being caught off guard.
Let's take a look at what happened this night!
Let's talk about our big star first, Thompson, that's really to say that he went to the rooftop and shouted, "Disperse, the Warrior Dynasty is scattered!" Thompson was determined to leave the Warriors this time, and he joined the Mavericks on a sign-and-trade basis, signing a three-year, $50 million contract with no player or team options.
It is said that Thompson doesn't need the ball, so the Mavericks have picked up a treasure this time! With his partners Doncic and Irving, the Mavericks' championship dream is becoming more and more real.
Think about it, the Warriors' Splash Brothers, the combination that once played the league all over the place, now it has become a memory, which is really a little embarrassing.
If you want to say who is the best fit for the Mavericks' system, it has to be Thompson.
When it mattered, Thompson always stepped up like a savior to help the team turn things around.
At this moment, the strength of the Lone Ranger has skyrocketed, but unfortunately the glory of the warriors has really become history.
Let's take a look at the Celtics again, this time they have made a lot of money, and they have just knocked the team's star Tatum to death.
According to several reports, Tatum has reached an early contract extension agreement with the team, which is a five-year contract with a total value of $315 million! Tatum's contract is the largest contract record in NBA history, and it is better than his teammate Brown's maximum salary contract.
Think about the pair of Tatum and Brown, the Celtics will really be stable and dominant in the next 5 years, a typical king style.
Such a combination is simply invincible in the East, and only the Celtics can make up the top lineup in the league.
The future Celtic dynasty is just around the corner!
Then when it comes to the Celtics, it is impossible not to mention Derrick White, who performed well in the Finals.
Wojnarowski broke the news that the Celtics have completed an early contract extension with Derrick White for up to four years and a total value of $125.9 million.
If you want to talk about this contract, it is also the biggest contract in White's career.
The Celtics retained their championship roster, a move that paved the way for them to defend their title.
"As soon as White's contract is signed, the future of the Celtics is basically a winning match!" This sentence is simply a reassuring pill for every Celtics fan.
Ouch, the transfer storm isn't over yet! Look at other teams, it's not a bad day.
Our 76ers are not idle, and it is said that they and their leading guard Maxey have also completed an early contract extension for 5 years, with a total value of $204 million! Last season, Maxey averaged 25.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and a three-point shooting rate of 37.3% per game.
Therefore, the 76ers' operation is also developing steadily, and the future is still long!
Look at Harris again, at the age of 32, we still don't accept old age! No, this time he joined the Pistons as a free agent and signed a two-year, $52 million contract.
Last season, he averaged 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 35.3 percent three-point shooting.
The Pistons have picked up an experienced veteran this time, and the young fans are happy.
The final finale was the Thunder, and they played a long-term investment.
The team signed shooters Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins to long-term contracts of four years, $48 million and five years, $47 million, respectively.
The Thunder management has taken a fancy to the future champion, with good intentions, not a low-cost contract given by a small family, but also generously this time.
Having said so many player transfers and contract renewals, we still have to return to a core question: are these operations worth it? In fact, the role and potential of different players in different teams is unpredictable.
Take the Mavericks as an example, Thompson's deal is really like a treasure in the tower, complementing each other, and the chemistry is extremely strong; The Celtics' renewal of Tatum and White is to keep their future championship hopes, and the combination of double tanhua has made a earth-shaking leap in the team's strength; The contract renewal of the 76ers and Maxey is to take a fancy to the young guard's potential and ability to lead the team, which not only injects new vitality into the team, but also enhances the team's combat effectiveness; The Pistons brought in Harris to focus on his experience and leadership, and to serve as a good role model for the young players on the team; Thunder's blocking operation is all for the future, and it is stable and progressive.
Behind so many trades and contract extensions is the persistence of each team in winning and betting on the future.
Every deal, every contract, is a dream and a foundation for the next championship.
In the coming season, we will wait and see who will laugh and who will become the new king!
The basketball court is like a battlefield, unpredictable, loyal fans, are you ready to witness a new legend after this night? Then again, can the gamble of so many teams get the victory they want? Looking at this carnival of the basketball market, some teams are winning chips, and some can only clean up the old mountains and rivers.
On the Mavericks' side, Thompson's addition is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the spark duo of Doncic and Irving.
God eats for food, and Thompson's off-ball play is simply tailor-made for the Mavericks.
Imagine Doncic and Irving tinkering with the ball, and Thompson eyeing the perimeter, ready to shoot a three-pointer, and the picture is so beautiful that goosebumps fall to the ground.
Rebounding and defense will have to keep up, and with Thompson just the first step, the Mavericks still need to work the defensive end and bench depth.
Looking at the Celtics, they have spent a lot of money this time, and the salary of Tatum and Brown will account for a large part of the team's budget in the next few years.
Whether the luxury lineup can be transformed into real combat power depends on the coach's layout and the player's performance.
Tatum's sky-high contract naturally made fans addicted, but at the same time, it also put greater responsibility on his shoulders.
Whether he can withstand the pressure and bring Celtic to the top again depends on his performance in key moments.
Speaking of Derrick White, this kid has made great contributions in the finals, and his performance after the contract renewal is also full of expectations.
Don't look at White's usual silence, but he is not relentless at critical moments.
This early contract extension is not only an affirmation of his past performance, but also a high hope for him in the next two or three years.
As for the 76ers, although this guy is young, Maxey has already shown unlimited potential.
Last season's average of points per game was impressive.
The team is betting so much on a young player, and they are also full of confidence in his quality.
Whether Maxey can live up to expectations and lead the team to a championship will surely follow his performance in the next few years.
And then there's Harris, a 32-year-old veteran who the Pistons brought in because of his experience and solid style of play.
After all, young teams often need a needle on the field, and Harris is undoubtedly such a character, he is not only here to play, but also a supplement to mental strength.
On the Thunder's side, they have invested a lot of money in Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins, and they are also looking at the future champions.
The team looks at these young players with a long-term investment in mind, rejecting short-term benefits, and high long-term contracts bring greater expectations.
If these young players soar from now on, the Thunder will become another dark horse in the league.
To sum up, the crazy trades and contract extensions of this night are actually various teams betting on the future.
Whether it's a big bet on Thompson or a conservative signing of White, behind every decision is a deliberate and well-thought-out plan for the future.
Perhaps looking back in a few years, every transaction today may be an important pawn in determining the future pattern.
In the world of basketball, anything is possible.
Every choice can be a crucial step on the road to success.
Fans of all teams, let us pray and look forward to these big bets that will bring us the victory and glory we have been waiting for.