In addition to the Hornets, the Mavericks also have some regrets.
The Hornets' market is bleak, and the owner has no choice but to sell the team. There is no other way, and the Mavericks are Cuban's own problem.
Although the Warriors swept the Mavericks 4:0 in the past playoffs, Deng Fang has always said that the Mavericks are the Warriors' most difficult opponent!
None of the top three!
The Mavericks are a group of veterans, and their zone defense is very good. Many teams have a headache when encountering the Mavericks.
Historically, the Mavericks defeated the Big Three of the Heat and won the championship in the 10-11 season. It stands to reason that they are very strong.
Championship teams do not make changes, or try not to make changes. This is the default rule.
Even if it moves, the main force cannot be changed!
But the Mavericks lost several important players this offseason.
The most pity among them is Tyson Chandler.
Tyson Chandler is the core of the Mavericks' defense. His shot-blocking ability is outstanding and his movement speed is not slow. It is precisely because of his presence that the Mavericks' zone defense can be used.
Although Chandler's statistics are not outstanding, averaging only 8.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game in the playoffs, it is precisely because Chandler stays in the paint that talents such as Kobe, Durant and James dare not break through easily.
restricted area!
It is precisely because of his outstanding performance with the Mavericks that Tyson Chandler has attracted the attention of many teams.
In the early morning of December 9, just after the lockout ended, sources told Sports Illustrated reporter Amick that the New York Knicks offered Tyson a four-year contract worth nearly $60 million.
Mavericks owner Cuban knew Chandler's strength, and he also offered Chandler a contract, but the Mavericks only offered Chandler a one-year, 20 million contract.
For a veteran like Chandler, he definitely wants a long-term contract.
So why did the Mavericks only give Chandler a one-year contract?
One is because Cuban is worried about Chandler's injury risks, and the other is to pursue Howard in the summer of 2012.
Chandler has missed many times due to injuries in his career, and his injury risks have always existed, so it is understandable that Cuban is worried.
The news that Howard wants to leave the Magic has been circulating for a long time, and it is no longer news. It is no problem for Cuban to pursue Howard.
It's just that Cuban overestimated the appeal of the Mavericks.
Dallas is not a big ball market, and most of the Mavericks are veterans, so the team is very aging.
In the summer of 2011, the core players such as Nowitzki, Terry, and Marion were all over 33 years old. For veterans, every additional year of age is accompanied by the possibility of a huge decline in form.
It is for this reason that Cuban sets his sights on the future.
But the result was not satisfactory. No superstar wanted to come to Dallas. Whether it was Howard, the man who could replace LeBron James alone, or Deron, the brains of the Utah Jazz who could compete with Paul, the Mavericks did not attract anyone.
, this is really unexpected.
Cuban also came to nothing.
In the end, the Mavericks and the Knicks reached a "sign-and-trade" deal. After the Mavericks signed Tyson Chandler, they immediately traded him to the Knicks in exchange for Andy Lausten and a player worth tens of millions.
U.S. dollar trading exception.
The Mavericks want to use this trade exception to trade Dwight Howard in the future.
In order to acquire Chandler, the Knicks had to ask "Finals MVP" Chauncey Billups and Tuliaf, who served as the starting center last season, to leave.
Chandler received a four-year, $58 million contract.
This contract is much larger than what the Mavericks offered.
In addition to Chandler leaving for the Knicks, Peja also retired.
Peja is a three-point shooter. Although he is not good at defense, he still played a big role in the playoffs.
The other thing is that the Mavericks did not renew Caron Butler.
As the team's second-leading scorer, Butler missed many games due to injuries, and the team performed well without him, so this move is understandable.
As for Caron Butler, he is not in a hurry. If the Mavericks don't want him, there will always be someone who wants him.
Butler made his decision after visiting the Bulls, Clippers, Spurs and Nets. He met with the Clippers twice.
It has been previously reported that the Spurs are willing to waive Richard Jefferson in order to get Butler. But even so, teams such as the Spurs and Bulls will only provide Butler with a full mid-level contract.
The annual salary is US$5 million. The New Jersey Nets and Los Angeles Clippers were previously rumored to offer Butler an annual salary of US$7 million.
In the end, the Clippers paid $1 million more than expected to get Caron Butler, which will greatly alleviate the Clippers' shortcomings at the small forward position.
On December 9, free agent Caron Butler reached a three-year, $24 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers and became the team's starting small forward.
In this way, the Clippers will form a luxurious lineup of Mo Williams, Paul, Caron Butler, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan.
It's understandable that Butler should leave, but it would be inappropriate to let Stevenson go.
Although Stevenson's statistics are not outstanding, averaging only 4.5 points per game during the playoffs, Stevenson did cause a lot of trouble to the opponent's perimeter on the defensive end.
Finally, the Nets officially announced the signing of the 30-year-old Stevenson.
Although the Nets did not disclose the specific details of the contract at the press conference, an insider revealed to ESPN that Stevenson signed a mini-mid-level contract with the Nets worth US$2.5 million. "I am very happy.
Being able to join the Nets," Stevenson said, "I am confident that I can perform well here."
The price of more than two million is not expensive at all!
Such an important player and the price is not expensive, so he should stay.
In addition, the Mavericks also lost one substitute player: Barea.
Barea plays a very important role on the bench for the Mavericks. He can shoot suddenly and is also very tough on the defensive end!
Facts have proved that Barea's departure is a very big loss for the Mavericks' bench.
In the end, Barea went to the Timberwolves and got a mid-level contract.
Two or three important players were removed from the starting lineup, and the most important player was removed from the bench. The Mavericks fell apart like this.
In hindsight, this was a pity for the Mavericks.
If these people are kept, the Mavericks will still be very competitive in the playoffs.
In addition to the Hornets and Mavericks, the Heat are also making constant moves.
The Heat's biggest offseason move was the signing of Battier.
On December 10th, Beijing time, free agent Sean Battier announced that he will join the Miami Heat in the new season. The Heat, who failed in the Finals last season, welcomed their first strong player in the new season. It is reported that Battier
Er signed a three-year contract with the Heat with a total value of $9 million.
Before officially announcing his decision, Battier said: "The shutdown has given me a lot of time to think about what is the most important thing for my life and career at this stage. Last week, I was still imagining various things in my mind.
In such a situation, one thing I have to do is: play a winning role. I am very grateful to the fans for their support and encouragement, and I am also grateful to the teams that recruited me last week."
The 33-year-old Battier is a free agent. He has only played for two teams in his entire career - the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets. He previously played for the Rockets for 4 and a half seasons and was traded back to his hometown mid-season.
His club, the Grizzlies, made great contributions to the Grizzlies reaching the playoffs and performing the Black Seven Miracle.
Battier's career averages are 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. The statistics may not seem impressive, but they are very useful.
The Heat were beaten by the Warriors in the Finals last season. One of the key reasons was the lack of depth in the lineup. Apart from the Big Three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, there was not much worth it.
Trusted role player.
Especially 3D players who are both offensive and defensive!
James complained many times about this, and the team even had quite a few conflicts.
Battier, who has rich experience in the playoffs, is an excellent supplement for the Heat. He will serve as James' substitute in the new season, providing the Heat with stable three-point shooting firepower and reliable defense.
Although the Heat have LeBron James at the small forward position, they still lack an excellent substitute at the third position. After Battier arrives, they will further improve their bench depth at this position.
Battier has been known for his excellent defensive ability throughout his NBA career, and his gummy defense has made many of the league's outside stars miserable.
At the same time, although Battier's offensive skills are not comprehensive, his accurate three-point shooting ability is also very important to the Heat, because the Heat currently have two breakthrough players in Dwyane Wade and James.
A superstar, it will inevitably trigger double-team defense from the opponent. At this time, Battier's open three-pointer becomes particularly important.
After Battier joined, the Heat have the best perimeter defensive configuration in the league. Wade, Battier and James are all defensive elites in various positions. If the Heat puts Wade in the open space, Batty can
Er and James are ranked second and third respectively, so these three players playing together will put considerable defensive pressure on the opponent's outside line.
The Heat's goal in the new season is obviously to win the championship. Battier's presence has improved their lineup, and this operation is also a preparation to prevent Mike Miller from suffering another injury attack.
More importantly, Battier has a very humble personality, is gentle in dealing with others, and has a great say in the locker room.
Every team needs a player like this!
If the system hadn't allowed it, Deng Fang would have captured Battier long ago.
In addition, the Heat also renewed the contracts of several players.
On December 10th, Beijing time, Chalmers stated on Twitter that he had decided to stay with the Heat. "I will still be a Heat player until they no longer need me and let us compete for a championship ring." Chalmers wrote
arrive.
Subsequently, Chalmers' contract was also exposed, with an amount of US$12 million over three years, of which the team has an option in the third year.
In the three seasons since joining the Heat in the 2008 draft, Chalmers has made rapid progress and feels very good. "This is my home and I am willing to finish my career here." Chalmers faced the media.
Speaking of.
In the past few seasons, Chalmers' status has not been stable, and his starting position has been shaken, including last season's finals against the Warriors.
"I mean, I'm not trying to make sure I get the starting job," Chalmers said. "I just want to come here and join the team. That's all I want."
Finally, Chalmers also expressed his longing for the new season, "Returning to the finals is the most important thing for me in the new season." Chalmers said, "I already experienced it last season, and now let's do it again
Complete this mission and get the championship ring when the time comes."
After signing Chalmers, the Miami Heat completed a contract extension with James Jones, the team's three-point turret.
It is reported that the two parties signed a three-year contract with an annual salary of no more than US$2 million.
Jones also said in an interview that he only wants to return to the Heat, "I don't care too much about the contract amount."
Jones was selected by the Pacers with the 20th overall pick in the second round of 2003. After playing for the Pacers for two seasons, he moved between the Suns and Trail Blazers.
In the 2008-09 season, Jones joined the Heat and has played for the Heat for three seasons.
Last season, he played a total of 81 regular season games for the Heat, averaging 5.9 points and 2 rebounds per game and shooting 42.9% from three-point range.
In an interview with the Sun Sentinel, Jones was asked why he accepted such a low-priced contract. He joked: "I want to kill my agent. I originally received a higher contract. But.
I hope to be a part of a winning team and contribute to the team's success."
Signing Shane Battier and renewing contracts with Chalmers and James Jones ensured the Heat's perimeter turret.
James should be a little satisfied.
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In addition, the biggest fish on the free market is Gasol.
According to news on December 12, Beijing time, the Rockets have offered former Grizzlies player Marc Gasol a four-year, $55 million contract. This is the highest offer the Rockets have offered for a free agent since the stingy Morey took office.
However, even though the Rockets spent a lot of money, they still couldn't get a good result.
After Yao Ming retires, the Rockets are in urgent need of an excellent center to support the inside.
Previously, the Rockets tried their best to acquire Pau Gasol through a three-way trade, but the trade proposal was rejected by the league.
Hayes has left Houston, and Nene is no longer expected to play for the Rockets. Considering that there are not many outstanding big men in the free agent market, the Rockets had to make a desperate move and offer Gasol a contract with an annual salary of 13.75 million.
However, the annual salary of 13.75 million does not exceed the Grizzlies' psychological price to retain Gasol.
"Yahoo Sports Network" revealed that the Grizzlies will match the Rockets' offer without hesitation and exercise their rights to keep Gasol.
As a result, the Rockets will have to look for other players who can serve as the starting center. As excellent big men gradually find their clubs, the Rockets' choices become smaller and smaller.
