The Mavericks signed 13+3+5 in 2 years and instantly promoted to the top three championships

As the off-season tour begins, all teams have begun to strengthen their lineups without stopping, and the battle in the Wild West will be even more intense next season. The defending champion Thunder's lineup does not need to change, but is still a favorite team to compete for the championship; after the Rockets got Durant, the lineup continued to strengthen for the championship; unexpectedly, the Mavericks, who won the new No. 1 pick, signed only one player who averaged 13+3+5 per game, and were instantly promoted to the championship.

1. The defending champion Thunder is expected to continue to compete for the championship. The Thunder defeated the Pacers 4-3 in the finals and won the championship in one fell swoop, becoming a popular team in the league. As long as the new version of the Thunder Three Young Masters is not split, the Thunder will remain the hottest team to compete for next season.

2. The Rockets Paper Strength League is recognized for the championship. After the Rockets got Durant for 8 for 1, the lineup depth increased significantly, and then attracted Finney Smith and Capela. The Rockets are now full of talents. Last season, he was ranked second in the Western Conference's regular season, and his current lineup is recognized by the entire league as a team with the strength to compete for the championship.

3. The Mavericks were promoted to the championship team. Irving was injured at the end of last season. The Mavericks, led by Thick Brows, ranked 10th in the West in the regular season. They defeated the Kings in the first playoffs, but lost to the Grizzlies in the second round of playoffs and missed the playoffs. However, the Mavericks won the No. 1 pick with a 1.8% chance and successfully selected the No. 1 rookie Flag to form a three-no.

Irving had a torn ligament against the Kings on March 4, 2025 and will be able to return around the middle of next season. In order to replace Irving during his injury, the Mavericks took great pains to do it, but there was no suitable candidate in the team. Now he has finally signed defender Russell for 13 million yuan in two years, replacing Irving as the starter first, and then serving as the substitute after Irving returns. The Mavericks' core lineup next season: Davis + Flagg + Thompson + Lefly, Irving and Russell each started in half a season. The substitute lineup includes Gafford, Christie, Washington, Marshall...

Russell, born in 1996, is 190.5cm tall, the second place in the 2015 draft. Last season, he averaged 12.6+2.8+5.1 per game in the regular season. He signed Russell for 13 million yuan in two years. He has the ability to serve as a starter and can also play as a substitute. The Mavericks' signing is simply perfect.