2007 summer NBA player transaction list?

An overview of the Southwest Division draft and offseason operations

Dallas Mavericks (67 wins and 15 losses in 2006-07 season, stopped in the first round of the playoffs)

New signings: Nick Fazekas (not yet signed the contract), Reynaldas Sebtis (not yet signed the contract), Resha Terry (not yet signed the contract)

Leaving the team: None

The regular season record of 67 wins and 15 losses ended in the first round of the playoffs. If you want to choose the most frustrated team last season, the Dallas Mavericks will definitely be selected unanimously. Perhaps because they firmly believe that there is no problem with their lineup, the Mavericks' only move in the offseason is to renew contracts with free agents instead of making big trades like other teams. However, after experiencing the dramatic twists and turns of last season, the Mavericks' calmness this summer is completely expected. What is gratifying for the team is that last year's rookie Jose Barea shined in the Las Vegas Summer League. Not only was he selected for the final All-NBA team, but he also led the Mavericks to an unbeatable 5-0 record. Defeat record. In terms of rookies, the performance of the three newcomers Nick Fazekas, Reynaldas Sebutis and Resha Terry in the summer league can be said to be quite satisfactory. They did not show much surprise but also showed a certain degree of strength. . Among them, power forward Nick Fazekas, who graduated from the University of Nevada, was once a member of the second team of the All-American Team. He averaged 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game as a senior. The arrival of Fazekas will undoubtedly add some strength to the Mavericks, which is not outstanding in interior offense. If nothing else, he should be the first of the three rookies to sign with the team.

Summer League Technical Statistics:

Jos Barea: Averaged 14.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 0.8 steals, 53.1 field goal percentage, 3 points The field goal percentage is 42.9 and the free throw percentage is 60.9.

Renaldas Sebutis: averaged 6.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.4 steals, field goal percentage of 47.1, free throw percentage of 100.0 (14 of 14 free throws) ).

Resha Terry: Averaged 9.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 1.0 blocks, field goal percentage of 39.4, three-point field goal percentage of 50.0 (1 of 2), Free throw percentage is 95.5.

Nick Fazekas: Averaged 6.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.2 assists, field goal percentage of 40.5, and free throw percentage of 60.0.

San Antonio Spurs (2006-07 season record 58 wins and 24 losses, NBA championship)

New joining: Marcus Williams (not yet signed contract), Thiago -Split (not yet signed)

Leaving the team: Jack Butler, Luis Scola (ownership), James White (layoff)

With Scola Ownership plus Jack Butler with the Rockets in exchange for Spanoulis and a future second-round pick and some cash. At first glance, this is a deal that is not very beneficial to the Spurs, but after careful analysis, you will find that the defending champion not only has nothing to lose, but also gains certain benefits. On the one hand, as one of the five teams that paid the luxury tax last season, the Spurs can free up $2.3 million in salary space from the departure of Jack Butler. Don't underestimate this 2.3 million US dollars. When it exceeds the luxury tax limit, this more than 2 million US dollars will "transform" into 4.6 million US dollars. On the other hand, as long as Duncan is in the team for one day, it is impossible for Scola to play the main role (playing the main role is one of Scola's conditions for joining), so when Scola's ownership period is approaching, and the Rockets start The conditions offered are undoubtedly the best among interested teams, and the Spurs have no reason not to do this deal. As for Spanoulis's problem, since the Spurs are not short of manpower, instead of asking for a player who is not willing to stay in the NBA, it is better to sell a favor and save another 2 million US dollars.

James White, who was once brilliant in Cincinnati, is only remembered for his otherworldly dunks, and whether he is on the NBA court or in the lower-level summer league, his performance can only To describe it as embarrassing, being laid off by the Spurs is also expected. Brazilian Thiago Split is a good power forward with height and skills. However, since the contract with the Spanish club still has one year left, the Spurs are unwilling to directly pay the expensive buyout. Ritter will stay in Spain for another year next season. San Antonio fans won't be able to see the Brazilian until the 2008-09 season at the earliest. Finally, one thing that needs to be made clear is that the newly joined Marcus Williams is not the backup guard Marcus Williams of the New Jersey Nets, but a rookie from the University of Arizona selected by the Spurs with the 33rd overall pick this year. forward.

Summer League technical statistics:

Marcus Williams: averaged 3.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.4 blocks, shooting The field goal percentage is 25.0 and the free throw percentage is 50.0.

Houston Rockets (2006-07 season record of 52 wins and 30 losses, stopped in the first round of the playoffs)

New additions: Mike James, Luis Scola, Jack- Butler, Aaron Brooks, Carl Landry (contract not yet signed), Brad Newley (contract not yet signed), Mike Harris (non-guaranteed contract), Steve Francis

Leaving the team: Juwan Howard, Vasiles Spanoulis

Rick Adelman replaced Jeff Van Gundy as the team's head coach

and Like the Portland Trail Blazers, the Houston Rockets are one of the teams making the biggest personnel changes this summer. If you include head coach Adelman, the number of people entering and exiting the Rockets has reached double digits. Currently, excluding Luis Scola, Steve Francis, Dikembe Mutombo, Chuck Hayes and Jake Tsakalidis, the Rockets are in the 2007-08 season. His total salary has reached $64,187,905. If they can no longer successfully transfer 2-3 players, as their strength increases, the Rockets will replace the Spurs next season and become one of the few teams in the league that pays the luxury tax (last season only Five teams (the Knicks, Mavericks, Nuggets, Timberwolves and Spurs) pay the luxury tax).

As mentioned above, the deal between the Rockets and the Spurs is a win-win situation. The Rockets got the power forward they needed and sent away the determined Spanoulis, while the Spurs Freed up cap space and received some modest vested interests. From a technical and tactical perspective, the Rockets are undoubtedly the beneficiaries of this deal. Compared with Howard and Hayes who only specialize in one area, Scola, who is good at both offense and defense, will make up for the Rockets' shortcomings at the 4th position. In addition, Jack Butler, who cannot play for the Spurs, is also a good addition to the Rockets' inside line. In terms of the back line, the addition of Mike James, rookie Aaron Brooks and Steve Francis has given the Rockets a plethora of defenders. I believe that before the start of training camp, Morey will definitely focus on the back line. One transaction. For head coach Adelman, with Yao Ming, McGrady, Battier and Scola basically locking in the four starting positions, who to send as the team's starting point guard will be his next step. One of the main considerations.

Summer League Technical Statistics:

Aaron Brooks: Averaged 21.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 0.2 steals, 46.1 field goal percentage, 3-pointers The field goal percentage is 41.9 and the free throw percentage is 85.7.

Carl Landry: Averaged 7.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.6 steals, field goal percentage of 50.0, and free throw percentage of 76.5.

Brad Newley: Averaged 3.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.3 steals, 25.0 field goal percentage, 25.0 3-point field goal percentage, and 75.0 free throw percentage.

Jack Butler: Averaged 12.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 blocks, field goal percentage of 44.6, and free throw percentage of 91.7.

Mike Harris: Averaged 12.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.2 blocks, field goal percentage of 67.7, free throw percentage of 91.3.

New Orleans Hornets (record of 39 wins and 43 losses in 2006-07 season, did not enter the playoffs)

New players: Maurice Peterson, Julian White (not signed contract yet) ), Adam Hanuska (not yet signed)

Leaving the team: Desmond Mason

If you look carefully at the Hornets' roster, you will find that no matter where Positionally, the team's equipment is very complete. The reason why the Hornets failed to make the playoffs last season was "thanks" to their serious injuries. With all players staying healthy next season, you should be able to see the Hornets in the playoffs. In terms of new players, signing Maurice Peterson for 23 million over four years should be considered a relatively reasonable deal. As long as there is a certain amount of playing time to guarantee, Peterson's performance of 1 per game should not be a problem. Judging from his performance in the summer league, the 13th overall pick Julian White can become a good substitute player in his rookie season. However, like many rookies this year, Julian White is still too thin. He can only complete 84 kilograms of bench press twice. If he could gain some weight, Julian White would undoubtedly be more competitive.

Summer League technical statistics:

Julian White: averaged 8.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.6 blocks, 39.1 field goal percentage, three-pointers The field goal percentage is 25.0 and the free throw percentage is 54.5.

Adam Hanuska: Averaged 6.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.6 blocks, field goal percentage of 35.9, 3-point field goal percentage of 21.1, free throw percentage of 100.0 ( 1 out of 1).

Memphis Grizzlies (22-60 record in 2006-07 season, did not enter the playoffs)

New additions: Michael Conley, Darko Milicic, Ander Lie Brown, Casey Jacobson

Leaving the team: Chucky Atkins,

Mark Avaroni replaced Tony Baroni as the team's head coach Coach

One month ago, Pau Gasol was still a hot favorite in the transfer market, but according to the current situation in the league, the Spanish center will definitely stay with the Grizzlies next season. The arrival of Darko Milicic will greatly ease Gasol's situation of independently supporting the team's interior, so that next season the Grizzlies will be able to make considerable improvements both on the offensive and defensive ends. Selecting a point guard is a long-established draft strategy of the Grizzlies. The addition of Michael Conley will well fill the vacancy left after Chucky Atkins transferred to the Nuggets. In the summer league, Michael Conley showed people his excellent speed and good court vision, but since he has only played in the college league for one year, he still needs to do a lot to accumulate experience. In addition, the addition of Casey Jacobson will continue to provide the team with offensive firepower from the outside when Mike Miller is not on the court. Although there is still little hope of entering the playoffs next season, with the addition of new players and the gradual growth of Rudy Gay, it should not be a big problem for the Grizzlies to win about 15 more games than in the 2006-07 season.

Summer League Technical Statistics:

Michael Conley: Averaged 11.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.0 steals, field goal percentage of 36.4, free throw percentage of 80.6 .

Overview of Pacific Division Draft and Offseason Operations

Phoenix Suns (61-21 record in 2006-07 season, stopped in the second round of the playoffs)

New additions: Grant Hill, Alando Tucker, DJ Stroberg (not signed contract yet)

Leaving team: James Jones, Curt Thomas

If you include the playoffs, Hill played a rare 69 games last season, which is undoubtedly a good sign for him who has experienced "countless" surgeries. In terms of ability and technical characteristics, there is no problem for Hill to integrate into the Suns' fast play style, but his arrival is also likely to make Boris Diaw, who lost his main position due to injury in the second half of last season, "permanent" 's stay on the bench. In terms of the draft, Alando Tucker and DJ Stroberg are a small forward and a shooting guard. Both of them have considerable scoring ability. Judging from the overall operation of the offseason, although the Suns lost James Jones, the Suns gained Grant Hill and two rookies with outstanding scoring ability, and their offensive firepower increased instead of falling. On the contrary, the departure of Curt Thomas caused the Suns to suffer a lot on the defensive end. Considering that Curt Thomas has been traded to the SuperSonics, Marion, who is used to playing small forward, will be "forced" to be pushed to the 4th position next season. In this way, if the Suns want to strengthen and enter the playoffs, If they want to be competitive after the game, they must also introduce another big player with certain strength.

Summer League technical statistics:

Arando Tucker: averaged 17.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.4 blocks, field goal percentage of 41.8, free throws The shooting percentage is 63.3.

DJ Stroberg: Averaged 15.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.4 steals, 40.6 field goal percentage, 30.6 three-point field goal percentage, and 66.7 free throw percentage.

Los Angeles Lakers (record of 42 wins and 40 losses in 2006-07 season, stopped in the first round of the playoffs)

New players: Gavaris Collitanton, Derrick -Fisher, Marc Gasol (not yet signed the contract), Sun Yue (not yet signed the contract)

Leaving the team: Smush Parker

Kobe once said, He hopes the team will make adjustments at the back position more than the forward line. Although the current operation of the Lakers is not sure whether Kobe will be more determined to stay, there is no doubt that the actions taken by the team will have a positive effect. As for how big the effect will be, it depends on the next performance of the team management. "Minnow" Fisher has returned to the Los Angeles he is familiar with after three seasons in Golden State and Utah. Compared to Smush Parker, who is in an unstable state, Fisher undoubtedly reassures Jackson more. Although rookie Gavaris Colitanton is also a point guard, he has a very strong desire to attack. With the Lakers lacking a backup shooting guard, Colitanton will be used more by Phil- Jackson was scheduled to serve as Kobe's substitute. The Lakers' poor performance last season was more or less related to injuries. On the basis of a certain degree of personnel adjustments, a neat lineup and the continued bravery of Kobe, the Lakers should achieve better results than last season.

Summer League Technical Statistics:

Gavaris Collitanton: Averaged 17.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.8 steals, field goal percentage 48.5, 3-point shooting percentage 25.0, free throw shooting percentage 63.3.

Sun Yue: Averaged 3.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 0.8 blocks, field goal percentage of 30.4, 3-point shooting percentage of 11.1, and free throw percentage of 60.0.

Golden State Warriors (2006-07 season record 42 wins and 40 losses, stopped in the second round of the playoffs)

New additions: Brandon Wright, Mark Berry Nellie, Stehani Rasme (not yet signed)

Leaving: Jason Richardson, Jamelo Davidson

The Warriors lack a flexible player It's true that he is a power forward, but the trade of Jason Richardson to the Bobcats in exchange for Brandon Wright is still questionable. On the one hand, although Jason Richardson has been plagued by injuries last season, it was his return from injury that enabled the Warriors to make a strong sprint at the end of the season. With Matt Barnes not guaranteed a contract extension, the Warriors need someone to make up for the nearly 20 points per game left by Richardson. On the other hand, although Brandon Wright has very comprehensive skills, he is thin and has only one year of NCAA experience. There are still many aspects that need to be improved after entering the NBA. The good news for the Warriors is that the Italian rookie Marco Belinelli they selected with the 18th pick in the first round may bring better results than expected. The Italian's outstanding performance in the summer league has made people think about His doubts were swept away. Overall, Jason Richardson's departure has become a fact. If the Warriors want to minimize their losses, they should complete the contract extensions of Matt Barnes and Mikael Pietrus as soon as possible. .

Summer League Technical Statistics:

Mark Belinelli: Averaged 22.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals, field goal percentage of 43.6, 3 The point shooting percentage was 44.4 and the free throw percentage was 68.8.

Los Angeles Clippers (record of 40 wins and 42 losses in 2006-07 season, did not enter the playoffs)

New players: El Thornton, Jared Jordan (not yet signed) Contract)

Leaving the team: Jason Hart, Daniel Ewing, James Singleton

The small forward and point guard positions are relatively weak for the Clippers. In response to this, the team selected El Thornton of Florida State University and Jared Jordan of Marist University in the draft. Although the team has not yet signed Jared Jordan, the status of Shaun Livingston is still unknown, Cassell is "old", and Jason Hart has transferred to Utah. It's only a matter of time before Jared Jordan officially joins the Clippers. As for the small forward, El Thornton has amazing physical fitness. His 41-inch vertical jump height ranks first among all rookies who participated in the Orlando physical test. The long wingspan also makes Thornton, who is only 6 feet 7 inches tall, a good rebounder, which was well proven both in college and in the Las Vegas Summer League. Overall, although the Clippers have made some adjustments, it is still difficult to return to the playoffs in the new season.

Summer League Technical Statistics:

El Thornton: Averaged 17.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.8 blocks, field goal percentage of 37.7, three The point shooting percentage was 25.0 and the free throw percentage was 78.4.

Jared Jordan: Averaged 4.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.2 steals, field goal percentage of 40.0, 3-point shooting percentage of 25.0, and free throw percentage of 66.7.

Sacramento Kings (record 33 wins and 49 losses in 2006-07 season, did not enter the playoffs)

New players: Mikey Moore, Spencer Hawes, Mourinho Staffa Shakur

Leaving the team: None

Reggie Thers replaced Eric Musselman as the team's head coach.

The Kings are undoubtedly aware of their weakness in the interior. The signing of Mikey Moore and the selection of Spencer Hawes are all for this purpose: to strengthen the team's interior strength. Through his performance in summer league, Spencer Hawes proved to people that he is versatile on the offensive end, but his performance on the defensive end is still unsatisfactory.

Like Brandon Wright, Spencer Hawes has only one year of college experience. Hawes still has a lot to learn in terms of how to adapt to the highly competitive interior of the NBA. The arrival of Mikey Moore will bring a long-lost passion to the game to the Kings, but its defensive strength is also unsatisfactory. If nothing else, Mikey Moore will join Brad Miller as the Kings' starting No. 4 and No. 5 next season, and Spencer Hawes will serve as their main substitute. As for the head coach, Reggie Thers is undoubtedly outstanding as a player, but whether he can become a qualified NBA head coach remains to be seen. Overall, the Kings will likely compete fiercely with the Clippers for the last spot in the Western Conference playoffs next season.

Summer League Technical Statistics:

Spencer Hawes: Averaged 16.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.6 blocks, field goal percentage of 44.0 , free throw percentage 42.9.

Mustafa Shakur: Averaged 7.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.6 steals, 27.8 field goal percentage, 50.0 3-point field goal percentage (1 of 2) ), free throw shooting percentage 85.0

An overview of the Northwest Division draft and offseason operations

Utah Jazz (51 wins and 31 losses in the 2006-07 season, lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals)

New additions: Jason Hart, Maurice Almond, Kelello Fishenko (not signed yet)

Leaving the team: Derek Fisher

Fisher's touching scene last season is still vivid in my mind, but in the 2007-08 season, Salt Lake City fans had to say goodbye to the "little fish". Although Jason Hart performed well in the Clippers' place for Livingston in the second half of last season, it was difficult for him to fill the vacancy after Fisher left the team, especially on defense. Maurice Almond was an outstanding scorer in college. His arrival will further strengthen the team's offensive firepower at the shooting guard position. He will compete with Gordon Girisek for the starting spot next season. Shooting guard position. At the end of the season, there were rumors that the Jazz would transfer out Kirilenko, who was no longer in good form. However, judging from the current situation, except for Fisher leaving the team, the Jazz will retain all the original features of last season. Crew. The Jazz's ability to reach the Western Conference finals last season was somewhat due to luck. With the Mavericks determined to no longer be a "gutter sailing boat", the Suns hoping to break through, the Spurs striving to defend their title, and the Rockets' lineup undergoing major adjustments, the Jazz's hope of reaching the Western Conference Finals again is very limited.

Summer League Technical Statistics:

Maurice Almond: Averaged 12.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.50 steals, 43.2 field goal percentage, 3-point field goal percentage 18.2, free throw percentage 78.6.

Kelelo Fishenko: Averaged 4.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 1.67 blocks, field goal percentage of 58.8, and three-point field goal percentage of 45.0.

Denver Nuggets (2006-07 season record 45 wins and 37 losses, stopped in the first round of the playoffs)

New joining: Chucky Atkins,

Leaving the team: Steve Blake

Whether it is in terms of playing style or last season’s data, Chucky Atkins is more suitable than Steve Blake George Karl's offensive play. It is well known that the Nuggets lack a stable 3-point shooter, and Atkins will be better than Blake at this point. Another good news for the Nuggets is that Kenyon Martin will hopefully return next season after undergoing a second surgery. Although Martin cannot immediately return to his best form that year, his return will undoubtedly improve the depth of the team's substitutes. In addition, Van Wolfel, who was selected by the Lakers with the 39th overall pick in 2005, performed very well in the Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 24.2 points per game, and was selected to the final Summer League first team. .

Of course, the Nuggets transferred this year's two-round picks to the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls respectively. Without fresh blood to add, Cameron Ansany and Allen- Iverson must perform better than last season. Considering that Nene did not fully recover from injuries until the second half of last season, and Iverson only joined the Nuggets in the second half of last season, after such a run-in, the Nuggets should have a good performance next season. performance. Ansany was also full of confidence in the US team training camp and vowed to strive for the best results with Iverson next season.

Summer League technical statistics:

Van Wolfel: averaged 24.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, field goal percentage of 53.7, 3-point field goal percentage of 44.0 , free throw percentage 78.6.

Portland Trail Blazers (2006-07 season record 32 wins and 50 losses, did not enter the playoffs)

New players: Greg Oden, Josh McRoberts , Steve Blake, Channing Frye, James Jones, Rudy Fernandez (one year left on his contract with Spanish team DKV Joventut), Tao Lin Green, Petry Kauponen

Leaving the team: Zach Randolph, Fred Jones, Dan Dickau, Jamal Magloire

Although the level of summer league is not comparable to the NBA , but this does not affect our preliminary judgment on Greg Oden. As the outside world says, Oden is a defensive-oriented center, and his offensive strength has yet to be discovered. After losing an outstanding interior scorer like Randolph, the Trail Blazers' interior offense next season will fall more to last year's No. 2 pick LaMarcus Aldridge. As for the back line, I personally feel that the introduction of Steve Blake is a minor mistake by the Trail Blazers: Jarrett Jack on the team is not only younger, but also had better statistics than Blake last season (12.0 points, 5.3 points). assists and 6.4 points and 5.0 assists), and Jack's salary next season is only 1.21 million, while Blake will have to pay the Trail Blazers nearly 6 million in mid-level terms. With the introduction of Blake, Jarrett Jack is likely to be traded. In addition, replacing Magloire, who is in declining form, with Channing Frye is also a step that is beneficial to the team's long-term plan.

As the owner of the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, the Trail Blazers are the team with the largest personnel changes since the offseason. However, although the prospects of the Trail Blazers are very clear from a long-term perspective, without Randolph, it is not optimistic that the Trail Blazers can achieve greater improvement next season.

Summer League Technical Statistics:

Greg Oden: Averaged 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 3.0 blocks, field goal percentage of 60.0, free throws Hit rate 12.5.

Josh McRoberts: Averaged 4.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.6 blocks, field goal percentage of 35.7, and free throw percentage of 16.7.

Taolin Green: Averaged 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 32.4 field goal percentage, 35.3 3-pointers, and 71.4 free throw percentage.

Petry Kauponen: Averaged 3.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.4 steals, field goal percentage of 46.2, 3-point field goal percentage of 50.0, free throw percentage of 100.0 ( 2 out of 2 free throws).

Minnesota Timberwolves (record of 32 wins and 50 losses in 2006-07 season, did not enter the playoffs)

New players: Corey Brewer, Juwan Howard, Chris - Richard (not yet signed the contract)

Leaving the team: Mike James

Sometimes I really feel aggrieved for Garnett. I see other teams recruiting players one after another. McHale has not brought any real help to Minnesota and Garnett in this year. It's still the same this year. Other than trading Mike James for Juwan Howard, there is no sound in the Timberwolves camp.

But even if there is only such a transaction, the Timberwolves are definitely not the beneficiary. As one of the team's main scorers last season, Mike James had the ability to hit winning goals at critical moments. His departure to some extent caused the team's shortage of defenders. Now the Timberwolves can only count on Randy Foye and Troy Hudson, who just tried to buy out his contract and failed.

This year’s No. 7 overall pick Corey Brewer has certain abilities, but in stark contrast to his excellent defensive ability, his jump shot and dribbling are not consistent with a starter. Small forward standard. Moreover, Brewer's arrival has also caused "crowding" in the Timberwolves' forward line. In addition, his team already has Ricky Davis, Mark Jaric, Trenton Hassell and Rashad Mai. Kantz 5 small forwards. It's time for McHale to start thinking about rebuilding the team.

Summer League Technical Statistics:

Cory Brewer: Averaged 11.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.6 steals, 28.1 field goal percentage, three The point shooting percentage was 22.2 and the free throw percentage was 84.0.

Chris Richard: Averaged 3.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.5 blocks, and a field goal percentage of 53.8.

Seattle SuperSonics (record of 31 wins and 51 losses in 2006-07 season, did not enter the playoffs)

New players: Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, Germany Ronte West, Wally Szczerbiak

Leaving: Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis

P.J. Carlsimo replaced Bob Shee I became the team's new head coach

Kevin Durant is proving to people that he has the potential to become a superstar, and Jeff Green looks like the shadow of Pippen who was next to Jordan. However, after the team has undergone earth-shaking reorganization, it is almost impossible for us to see them in the playoffs. Therefore, in the short term, at least next season, compared to the quality of the team's performance, Durant and Green should consider how to adapt to the NBA game feel as soon as possible and build their own self-confidence. Carlsimo is definitely a great head coach, and to me he's a much better coach than Bob Hill. Unfortunately, what is left for Carlsimo to dispatch is only a reorganized Sonics team. Fans should not expect too much that the Sonics can return to the playoffs in the short term. But then again, even if Lewis and Ray Allen are on the team, the Sonics are not sure of entering the playoffs, so for the rebuilding team, it is not necessarily possible to enter the lottery again next year. Just something bad.

Summer League Technical Statistics:

Kevin Durant: Averaged 24.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 1.5 steals, field goal percentage of 33.3, 3 The point shooting percentage was 26.3 and the free throw percentage was 84.8.

Jeff Green: Averaged 14.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.20 assists, 0.6 steals, 43.6 field goal percentage, 27.3 3-point field goal percentage, and 73.3 free throw percentage.

Overview of the Southeast Division Draft and Offseason Operations

Miami Heat (44-38 record in 2006-07 season, stopped in the first round of the playoffs)

New additions: Joe Ansany, Daequan Cook, Marcus Slaughter

Leaving teams: Jason Kapono, Gary Payton (retirement to be determined)

As the player with the highest 3-point shooting percentage in the league last season, Jason Kapono's departure will put more of the Heat's offensive burden on Wade and O'Neal, which will be a problem for other teams. Defending the Heat will undoubtedly become easier. Although rookie Marcus Slaughter has the body of a small forward, he performs the duties of a power forward on the court. With another small forward, James Posey, also likely to switch to his team, the Heat should consider bringing in a good small forward.

In addition, the sharp decline of Gary Payton's competitive level has made the Miami Heat's desire to find a point guard become known to the world. However, with the renewal of Maurice Williams and some other guards with certain strength joining other teams, , there are not many players left on the market for the Heat to choose from. Now that the team has lost an outstanding pitcher, if the point guard problem cannot be solved well, even if Wade returns from injury next season, it will still be difficult for the Heat to go far in the playoffs. .

Summer League Technical Statistics:

Marcus Slaughter: Averaged 9.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.25 assists, 1.25 blocks, field goal percentage 40.6, free throw percentage 61.9.

Daequan Cook: Averaged 9.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.8 blocks, field goal percentage of 28.3, and three-point shooting percentage of 42.1.

Joe Ansany: Averaged 1.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.25 blocks, field goal percentage of 18.2, and free throw percentage of 60.0.

Washington Wizards (record 41 wins and 41 losses in 2006-07 season, stopped in the first round of the playoffs)

New additions: Nick Young, Dominic McGuire (not yet available) Signed contract), Oreksey Pecherov, Juan Carlos Navarro (to be determined)

Departure: None

There is no doubt that if Arenas and Butler last season