The free market is about to open, Durant and Antetokounmpo s belongings are still to be discussed, and the Lakers are missing chips

The offseason of this season is destined to be a turbulent offseason. There are many players who are about to move, such as Durant and Antetokounmpo. According to the league regulations, negotiations for all players will start at 6 pm on June 30, and the final signing start date is set at 12 pm on July 6.

Due to the existence of salary caps, luxury taxes and tycoon lines that each team needs to involve, basketball decisions are almost impossible to separate from financial problems. Each team must make multiple choices to piece together a short-term and long-term roster.

As the new broadcast agreement begins in July after the finals, the new salary cap will jump to $154.6 million, or 10% of annual salary increases, all the remaining data will be conducted on this basis, including the payment of luxury taxes.

The Thunder will also face the test of salary problems next season. According to salary experts, the Thunder's minimum salary will be 181.1 million next season, which has exceeded the salary cap, while their maximum salary will be 187.9 million, which has not exceeded the luxury tax line yet.

The Thunder, who has reached the finals, will definitely win the championship or not, this summer's top priority will be to renew Jaylen Williams and Homegren with a big contract, otherwise it may destroy the carefully crafted chemistry.

The Rockets were repeatedly reported after the end of the entire schedule and they will pursue superstars with all their might. Statistics show that they still have some room to get the minimum salary. Currently, the management has a lot of chips in their hands. It is expected that they will seek a big deal before the trading deadline.

There are trading rumors in every offseason, and they are also nicknamed "The Lakers' Interested Team" by fans. However, after the Davis was traded this season, the Lakers' lineup has obvious shortcomings, that is, players who no longer have franchise protection in the interior. During the offseason, they will definitely strive to find inside franchise protection players. However, their salary has exceeded the luxury tax line, and the management can only package some players to solve this problem.

Although the Clippers do not need to pay too much attention to free market stars, their first priority is to solve Harden's contract renewal problem. Although Leonard performed well after his comeback in the second half of the season, his injury always has certain hidden dangers. Harden's performance during his own team also gave the Clippers management more confidence in him. If Harden chooses to jump to the existing contract and re-sign, the Clippers will retain the largest operating space in 2027. The most popular trading among the market is Durant. The Suns continue to continue the tradition of changing head coaches every year this season. This team with overflowing talent has never realized their potential. Durant, who is about to turn 37, has also entered the last year of the contract. The Suns lack chips in their hands, and trading Durant is the only feasible solution.

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