The Rockets reappeared with A+ signing, the Clippers signed Daluo, the Lakers lost 3 centers in a row, and the Nuggets exchanged 1 for 2 major deals

On the first day of the NBA free agent open day, the NBA signed and traded continuously. The Rockets won the two generals Finney Smith and Capela one after another. The Lakers missed three centers, the Clippers signed Lopez, and the Mavericks finally found Irving's replacement defender. The Nuggets also completed a 1-for-2 deal, which greatly improved the team's strength, while the Warriors missed the inside line to win the championship. It is still questionable whether they can enter the playoffs next season. Let's take a look at the latest signing and trading situations.

1, Rockets general manager Stone completed the A+ class signing operation.

They signed Finney Smith from the Lakers with a big contract of 53 million. The 3D strongman perfectly replaced Dillon Brooks, and his defense was extremely strong. Last season, he was able to limit the shooting percentage of the All-Stars against each other to only 47%, ranking 10th in the NBA defense ranking, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 41%, making him a veritable 3D player.

In addition, according to famous reporter Sims, former Rockets center Capela returned to the Rockets with a three-year, $21.5 million full guarantee contract. It is said that this will be a sign-in and then exchange contract. The Rockets are expected to give out some player chips, which is likely to be Landale, and of course, the White Devils. If it is the White Demon, it will be a pity for the Rockets. After all, the Rockets are still slightly short of outside staff at present. Leaving the White Demon, a player with super scoring ability, will definitely help the Rockets next season. Hope Stone can keep the White Demon.

Capela averaged 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks per game in the Hawks last season. Although he is 31 years old, he obviously still has enough effort. Next season, the Rockets can send different combinations of inside players and single center players. The Rockets' forward strength has greatly increased, and it is just around the corner to reach the championship next season.

2, the Warriors missed the three-time center Rooney.

According to ESPN's famous reporter, Warriors center Rooney joined the Pelicans with a two-year $16 million contract. At this point, he ended his ten-year Warrior career. Rooney performed well last season. In his ten seasons with the Warriors, he averaged 4.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, and averaged 5.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in the playoffs. He once won three championships for the Warriors with Curry.

3, the Nuggets made a big deal of 1 for 2.

They gave Kevin Porter Jr. plus an unprotected first-round draft pick in 2032 to the Nets in exchange for Cameron Johnson. Porter Jr. averaged 18.2 points, 7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game last season, and performed poorly in the playoffs, averaging only 9.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. Cameron Johnson has both offense and defense, averaging 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.4 blocks and 0.9 steals per game last season. It can be said that his performance in the regular season is not inferior to Porter Jr., and he also has strong defensive ability, with a three-point shooting percentage of up to 39%. His joining can provide strong firepower support to the Nuggets, and he is also very excited to compete with superstar Jokic.

4, the Mavericks finally found Irving's stand-in.

According to Symes, Russell agreed to sign the Mavericks with a two-year, $13 million contract. The Mavericks use the Mini Middle Class Special, worth $5.7 million, and Russell's second year is the player option. Irving's season reimbursement caused the Mavericks to fail to enter the playoffs this year. Next season, with the addition of No. 1 pick Flag, the Mavericks' goal is to strive for the championship, but Irving is expected to return until New Year's Day. Signing Russell can become Irving's substitute in the early stage. When Irving returns from injury, Russell can return to the substitute again, which is a great benefit for the Mavericks.

5, the Lakers missed three centers in a row.

Their favorite Celtics inside Cornett joins the Spurs for 4 years and $41 million, and the fourth year is the team option; their favorite Hawks center Capela chose to return to the Rockets; they intend to sign the Bucks big center Lopez, but unfortunately, Lopez chose to sign the Clippers for 18 million in two years. Although he is 37 years old, Lopez is still one of the league's top franchise-protecting centers. He also has a good three-pointer, averaging 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1.9 blocks last season, and a three-point shooting percentage of 37%.

It is worth mentioning that Daluo is very healthy. He has played 80 games almost every season in the past three seasons. He has also played for the Lakers in his career. This year, the Lakers are very interested in him because they are interested in his championship experience, three-pointers and frame protection ability. Unfortunately, he chose his opponent in the same city, the Clippers. This also shows that the Clippers are obviously more attractive than the Lakers in the free agent market, after all, the Clippers themselves already have a top defensive player Zubac. After signing Daluo, their inside strength has been further enhanced, and the Clippers are still very likely to strive for the championship next season. As long as Harden can stay in shape and Kat can be healthy, no one can ignore the existence of the Clippers.

Lakers general manager Pelinka's operations are puzzling. After losing Finney-Smith and unable to sign the big center, they signed forward Jack Larevia with a two-year $12 million contract. He played for the Grizzlies last season, averaging 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 steals per game, but his three-point shooting percentage is as high as 44%, which is pretty good. Larevia is 2.03 meters tall and is the 19th pick in 2022. Her offensive performance is pretty good, with shooting and free catches, and she can also grab rebounds and passes with one hand. But his defense cannot be compared with Finney Smith. The Lakers are already strong in offense and weak in defense, and will definitely make it even worse next season. Even if they win Ayton, it will be useless.