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The first bomb in the free market! Top 3D with 53 million yuan in 4 years, Pelinka s damage move failed

8:37pm, 1 July 2025Basketball

At 6 a.m. on July 6, the NBA free market officially opened! According to ESPN reporter Shams, the first NBA team-changing deal has come, and this news directly shattered the Lakers' dream. The Rockets smiled again with the magical operation of General Manager Stone.

It is reported that former Lakers player Finney Smith refused to directly contract with $15.6 million next season and became a free agent. The Rockets snatched the league's top 3D player without any trace. It is reported that after Smith tried the free market, several teams sent olive branches, but in the end, Finney Smith and the Rockets were interested in each other and finally completed the signing.

According to reports, the Rockets signed a contract with Finney Smith for 4 years and 53 million, although the annual salary is not as good as the Lakers' season. But for Smith, 32, this long contract is undoubtedly a better choice. Now that the Lakers have lost their beloved players again, whether this will be a tragedy between Pope, Caruso and Hart will be verified!

As the first signing after the opening of the NBA free market, the Rockets made a big profit, and general manager Stone became the winner of this season. I originally thought that the Lakers would sign first and then exchange Finney Smith's deal, but the Rockets signed this top 3D nakedly to make up for the vacant man Dillon Brooks. The signing of the electric fan is undoubtedly excellent for the construction of the Rockets' defensive system. First of all, the electric fan has a defensive three-pointer, which can greatly help the Rockets expand offensive space. At the same time, the support of superstar Durant will also allow the team to have more shooting options and easier opportunities to play.

So far, the Rockets have completed the signing of substitute center Adams, Van Vleet, Durant, Smith Jr., Finney Smith and head coach Uduka. The Rockets are frequently active in the free market, and it is obvious that the Rockets have regarded the championship as their target. The author believes that the Rockets have even reached the end of their reinforcement today. After all, this series of operations can be called a god!

Interestingly, Lakers General Manager Pelinka once privately told other teams that Finney Smith's knees are not good. If you don't like it, please don't hurt it! What is Pelinka doing? It is reported that the entire Lakers team wants to keep this top 3D player. Pelinka's operation is nothing more than trying to keep this powerful player. Who would have thought that his cleverness was mistaken for being smart! Pelinka's sexy operation was finally known by Finney Smith's team, and Smith was disheartened and eventually joined the Rockets.

4 years, the Lakers are unwilling to keep this top 3D. What is the Lakers' determination to win the championship? Such operations by the Lakers will undoubtedly make James and Doncic discouraged. After all, Doncic and Smith were teammates in the Dallas Mavericks, and they were even very good friends. After going around, the two met in the Lakers. Now the Lakers are not willing to give this top 3D salary of tens of millions, which directly hurts the hearts of Lakers fans and players.

For the Rockets, signing Smith in 4 years with 53 million is definitely a great value for money! Last season, Smith averaged 8.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, with a shooting percentage of 44.8 and a three-point shooting percentage of 41.1%. Who doesn't love such a player? With an electric fan, what other bicycle do you need?

The first bomb in the free market! Top 3D with 53 million yuan in 4 years, Pelinka's damage move has not worked! Here, I would like to congratulate the Rockets on their strengthening again, and I also feel sorry for the Lakers. From Pope to Hart and then to Caruso, the Lakers let go of high-quality 3D players again and again. There is no one else in this slut! As a fan, do you think the Lakers can still complete the reinforcement in the offseason? Welcome to leave a message for communication!

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