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Rockets become a big winner! US media commented on the best and worst reinforcement in the offseason: Lakers 2 new players are declining

3:23am, 8 July 2025Basketball

The Rockets become the big winner! After the first wave of offseason trading and free market trends ended, the US media "fadeawayworld" also selected the five best and worst reinforcements in the offseason to date according to the operations of each team. Among them, the Lakers signed two new players and were both despised.

Best One: The Rockets got KD

The Rockets are undoubtedly one of the biggest winners since the offseason. They not only completed multiple contract renewals at a low price, but also won the battle in the trading and free markets, introducing three generals Durant, Capela and Finney Smith in one go.

Among them, Dillon, Jaylen Green, No. 10 and 5 second round picks were Durant's iconic low-price bottom-buying operation this summer, because this transaction hardly hurts the Rockets' core rotation.

Even though Durant has entered the end of his career, he is still one of the best scorer and key finishers in the service, and can just fill the Rockets' shortcomings and vacancy.

Best 2: The Eagles signed Walker in 4 years with 62 million yuan. The Eagles are another winner team that has completed successive operations in trading and markets. Winning the Alexander Walker battle is an important step.

Alexander Walker is one of the best 3D wings in the market this summer, and his diversity and versatility are perfectly in line with the Hawks' attempt to compete for the championship.

Best Three: Nuggets signed Brown with basic salary

Nuggets' operations from offseason to the present proved the correctness of their slashing Booth and Malone, and the management instantly returned to the right track and completed high-quality reinforcements one after another.

Among them, the veteran 3.63 million yuan in one year received a basic salary of Brown and filled the gap in Westbrook's departure. It was a magical operation. Not only was it cost-effective, but the tacit understanding between the two sides was also incomparable to other players.

Best Four: Celtics sent off Zhu Holiday

While the outside world was still waiting, the Celtics decisively completed the transaction with the Trail Blazers in the early stage of the offseason, not only sent off veteran Zhu Holiday, who was carrying a big contract, but also introduced Simmons Jr.

While the Celtics successfully avoided taxes through transactions, they also introduced a young backcourt who could hold a lot of balls for the "transition year" after Tatum's reimbursement.

Best Five: After the Knicks signed Clarkson

Clarkson bought out with the Jazz, the Knicks won the elite scorer with a veteran's basic salary. No matter from which perspective, this is a perfect signing operation.

Worst: The Bucks signed Turner with Turner

The Bucks signed Turner with a 4-year, 107 million yuan contract. After Daluo left the team, the contract was upgraded, but the cost-effectiveness was limited.

What's worse is that in order to sign Turner, the Bucks also cut Lillard through extended terms. If it weren't for keeping Antetokounmpo, I believe the Bucks wouldn't have done these seemingly very loss-making deals.

Worst 2: The Lakers signed Laravia with 12 million contracts for 2 years and 12 million yuan, but for the Lakers who are determined to compete for the championship, this is not a high-quality reinforcement choice, and it also means that they cannot obtain better reinforcement goals in the market.

Because Laravia's defense is not reliable, and the three-point output is not high, she seems to be a 3D player, but her stability and experience are insufficient.

Worst Three: Lakers signed Ayton

After Ayton bought out, the Lakers signed Ayton with a 2-year, $16.6 million. The reason why the US media is not optimistic about this signing is mainly because Ayton's style does not meet the Lakers' strengthening needs.

In addition, Ayton's efforts and professional attitude are worrying, which is a big hidden danger for the Lakers, which are already new and old.

However, considering the cost-effectiveness of the contract and the Lakers' urgent need for inside reinforcement, it is difficult to include this signing in the worst ranks.

Worst Four: The Bucks renewed Porter Jr.

2 years, 11 million new contracts are renewed. Especially considering that Lillard buys out and leaves, Porter Jr. is expected to play a more important role.

But considering the instability of Porter Jr., the Bucks bet on the team's core rotation position in the backcourt on him.

Worst Five: The Spurs signed Connett

Connett is a good signing. He will play a reliable substitute behind Vinban Yama, but the 41 million contract is not cost-effective for 4 years.

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