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T4 附加赛球队
14. Minnesota Timberwolves
Major additions: Rudy Gobert (trade), Kyle Anderson (free agent), Austin
Rivers (free agent), Wendell Moore Jr. (draft), Bryn Forbes (free agent),
Josh Minott (free agent)
Major subtractions: Patrick Beverley (Utah), Jarred Vanderbilt (Utah), Malik
Beasley (Utah), Leandro Bolmaro (Utah), Josh Okogie (Phoenix)
Did this team get better? They absolutely did. The Minnesota Timberwolves
took massive swings this offseason. They put Tim Connelly in charge of the
team after the impressive job he did in Denver. Then he traded for Gobert by
sending out important role players and a historic amount of first-round draft
capital. And it broke the basketball internet for a bit. Gobert has had some
massive problems in the playoffs, but the Wolves have had some massive
problems just getting to the playoffs. Now with Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns,
Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell, they believe they should win 50 games
every year and at least get to the second round before seeing how high they
can climb. If they did that for three straight seasons, it would be the best
stretch in Wolves history. But is that good enough to get them to the title?
And can they avoid those picks to Utah biting Minnesota in the long run?
Every pickup they made this summer (free agency and draft) were great
additions.
14.明尼苏达灰狼
主要补强: Rudy Gobert(交易),Kyle Anderson(FA),Austin Rivers(FA),Wendell Moore
Jr.(选秀),Bryn Forbes(FA),Josh Minott(FA)
主要流失:Patrick Beverley(犹他),Jarred Vanderbilt(犹他),Malik Beasley(犹他),
Leandro Bolmaro(犹他),Josh Okogie(凤凰城)
这队有变强吗?他们当然有。灰狼在在这个休赛期奋力一挥。他们在Tim Connelly于金块达
成出色的成果后聘请了他。他也旋即交易出了几个角色球员与历史性数量的首轮资本换取
Gobert。这也引起篮球网络譁然。Gobert在季后赛有不少的问题,但灰狼连进到季后赛都有
不少问题了。在现在有Gobert,Karl Anthony-Towns,Anthony Edwards与D'Angelo Russell
他们相信自己在看到顶点前应该是个稳定50胜的队伍并至少能进到第二轮。如果他们能连
续三季达成那将会是灰狼队史新高。但这足以让他们拿到一座冠军吗?然后他们能够避免那
些首轮代价反噬他们之前都长期维持好战绩吗?他们今年夏天所有的补强(FA与选秀)都是很
不错的动作。
15. New Orleans Pelicans
Major additions: Dyson Daniels (draft)
Major subtractions: Tony Snell (free agent)
Did this team get better? From a talent standpoint? Not really. The New
Orleans Pelicans grabbed Daniels in the draft, and he’s a fun prospect. But
he’s probably not cracking this deep rotation unless he’s absurdly good
right away or there are big injuries. That’s OK. Where this team gets better
is Zion Williamson being back and healthy (for now). Throwing him into the
mix with what the Pelicans were over the final 60 games of the season is an
incredible addition. This team is so deep and so talented. There’s a massive
amount of firepower on this squad. Williamson’s extension also removes a lot
of potential drama from the questions he gets all season. Now it’s just
about hooping and seeing what they can transform into. But the West is packed
with good teams, so they still have to fight for positioning.
15.纽奥良鹈鹕
主要补强:Dyson Daniels(选秀)
主要流失:Tony Snell(FA)
这队有变强吗?天赋面来说?不太有。纽奥良鹈鹕在选秀中抓下了Daniels而他是一名有趣的
新秀。但他不太可能对现有的深阵容造成什么影响除非他打得荒谬的好或是有重大伤病。
那是OK的。这队变好是好在Zion Williamson的回归与健康(至少现在)。把Zion加进这个上
一季后60场表现的鹈鹕是非常棒的。这队有着十足的天赋与深度。这一个组合还有十足的
火力。Williamson的延长合约也移除掉了很多潜在的与他耐战力相关的抓马。现在就只等
著打球以及看他们能变态成什么东西。不过西区有很多好球队,他们仍需奋斗才能获得季后
赛席次。
16. Brooklyn Nets
Major additions: Royce O’Neale (trade), T.J. Warren (free agent)
Major subtractions: Goran Dragic (Chicago), Andre Drummond (Chicago), Bruce
Brown Jr. (Denver)
Did this team get better? Let’s just say no for now. Bringing in O’Neale
and Warren while losing Dragic, Drummond and Brown can be sliced and analyzed
in a bunch of different ways. Warren needs to be healthy, but let’s be
honest: None of these moves matter until the drama is settled for the
Brooklyn Nets. Do we think Durant is going to be traded? I don’t know. Is
Kyrie Irving out the door? I don’t know. Even if he’s remains this season,
do we expect him to play even half the season? I don’t know. Is Ben Simmons
going to return to form? I have no idea. The Nets are full of questions, and
there aren’t many answers. For now, let’s just put them firmly in the
middle of these rankings.
16.布鲁克林篮网
主要补强:Royce O'Neale(交易),T.J. Warren(FA)
主要流失:Goran Dragic(芝加哥),Andre Drummond(芝加哥),Bruce Brown Jr.(丹佛)
这队有变强吗?至少现在来说没有。签下O'Neale与Warren但同时失去Dragic,Drummond与
Brown可以用许多方式分解与剖析。Warren需要健康,但我们诚实点:这些在布鲁克林篮网的
抓马结束以前都不重要。我们会认为Durant会被交易吗?窝不知道。Kyrie Irving要走了吗
?窝不知道。即使他这季留队了我们要期待他至少打半个赛季吗?窝不知道。Ben Simmons会
回到球队并找回状态吗?窝不知道。篮网问题太多了,且没有很多答案。至少现在我就把他
们摆在这个排名中间。
(个人心得:窝不知道)
17. Cleveland Cavaliers
Major additions: Ricky Rubio (free agent), Robin Lopez (free agent), Ochai
Agbaji (draft), Raul Neto (free agent)
Major subtractions: Rajon Rondo (free agent), Ed Davis (free agent)
Did this team get better? They did, and we should probably expect Collin
Sexton’s deal to get done sooner rather than later. Hopefully he can give a
healthy campaign to this Cleveland Cavaliers team that took a big step
forward last season. The Cavs fizzled out with the injuries, but they zigged
when others zagged by competing with huge lineups in the modern NBA. Bringing
Rubio back (assuming he’s healthy from the ACL) is an upgrade. Lopez is good
depth for a loaded frontcourt. This team didn’t lose much, and they bring
back experience that matters. The improvement of newly wealthy man Darius
Garland and star sophomore Evan Mobley probably dictates the most for next
season. Can they avoid the Play-In and make the top six?
17.克里夫兰骑士
主要补强:Ricky Rubio(FA),Robin Lopez(FA),Ochai Agbaji(选秀),Raul Neto(FA)
主要流失:Rajon Rondo(FA),Ed Davis(FA)
这队有变强吗?他们有,而且我们应该要期待Collin Sexton迟早会签约。希望他这季可以维
持健康并将这只克里夫兰骑士带到比去年更高的层级。去年骑士被伤病逐渐的打垮,但他们
采取了反现代NBA潮流的大型阵容。带回Rubio(假如他从ACL伤病满血回归)是个升级。
Lopez对于已经很满的前场是个深度保证。这一队没有损失很多并带回了有影响力的经验。
新签大约的Darius Garland的进步以及明星二年级生Evan Mobley可能会在下一季展现统治
力。他们能避免附加赛并打进前6吗?
18. Los Angeles Lakers
Major additions: Lonnie Walker IV (free agent), Thomas Bryant (free agent),
Troy Brown Jr. (free agent), Damian Jones (free agent), Juan Toscano-Anderson
(free agent), Darvin Ham (head coach)
Major subtractions: Malik Monk (Sacramento), Carmelo Anthony (free agent),
Dwight Howard (free agent), Wayne Ellington (free agent), Avery Bradley (free
agent), Kent Bazemore (free agent), Frank Vogel (head coach)
Did this team get better? I have no idea, honestly, because they shouldn’t
have been that bad last season. I know that’s not a satisfactory answer, but
what do you even do with this Los Angeles Lakers squad? Darvin Ham is the big
move here. It proves whether or not Frank Vogel can be the scapegoat for last
season. I don’t think Russell Westbrook is going anywhere, so the Lakers
have to figure out how to do what’s needed to win games. They didn’t do
that last season. The defense was terrible. It will all rest on LeBron James
and Anthony Davis being healthy. Walker, Brown and Bryant are good pickups,
but are they definitely better than the talent headed out the door in free
agency? Hopefully, they’re more cohesive.
18.洛杉矶湖人
主要补强:Lonnie Walker IV(FA),Thomas Bryant(FA),Troy Brown Jr.(FA),Damian Jones
(FA),Juan Toscano-Anderson(FA),Darvin Ham(总教练)
主要流失:Malik Monk(沙加缅度),Carmelo Anthony(FA),Dwight Howard(FA),Wayne
Ellington(FA),Avery Bradley(FA),Kent Bazemore(FA),Frank Vogel(总教练)
这队有变强吗?窝不知道,诚实说,因为他们上一季不应该那么烂。我知道那不是个令人满意
的答案,但我们要对这只湖人队做什么?Darvin Ham是个大动作。这能证明Frank Vogel上一
季到底是不是个代罪羔羊。我不认为Russell Westbrook会去任何地方,所以湖人需要想出
赢下比赛的方法与代价。他们上一季没有那么做。防守很糟糕。这完全会仰赖LeBron
James与Anthony Davis的健康。Walker,Brown与Bryant都是不错的签约但他们有胜过成为
自由球员的天赋吗?希望啦,他们可以更团结。
T5 想打进附加赛的球队
19. Portland Trail Blazers
Major additions: Jerami Grant (trade), Gary Payton II (free agent), Shaedon
Sharpe (draft)
Major subtractions: Joe Ingles (Milwaukee), Eric Bledsoe (free agent)
Did this team get better? The Portland Trail Blazers absolutely got better. It
’s kind of hard not to after the brutal end to the season they had. The
Blazers set the record for most 30-point losses in a season with 15 (the
previous record was 10). Damian Lillard is back, and that will help. They
brought back Anfernee Simons on a nine-figure deal. The pickups of Grant and
Payton should help Chauncey Billups get this team to have a bigger impact
defensively. Sharpe is a project, but a fun project. The Blazers are going to
be back, but is it enough to guarantee them a spot in the postseason? Do they
have to prove they can make the Play-In at least in a reloaded West?
19.波特兰拓荒者
主要补强:Jerami Grant(交易),Gary Payton II(FA),Shaedon Sharpe(选秀)
主要流失:Joe Ingles(密尔瓦基),Eric Bledsoe(FA)
这队有变强吗?波特兰拓荒者当然变强了。在上一个残酷结尾的赛季之后很难不进步。拓荒
者创下了最多30分+以上的15场输球(原纪录只有10而已)。Damian Lillard回来了,这将会
有帮助。他们用一个9位数合约签回了Anfernee Simons。取得Grant与Payton应该能帮助
Chauncey Billups让这队有更好的防守影响力。Sharpe是个计画,但是是个有趣的计画。拓
荒者会回来,但这足以让他们在季后赛确保一个席次吗?他们需要证明他们可以至少在竞争
又变得激烈的西区拿下附加赛的名次吗?
20. New York Knicks
Major additions: Jalen Brunson (free agent), Isaiah Hartenstein (free agent),
Trevor Keels (draft)
Major subtractions: Alec Burks (Detroit), Nerlens Noel (Detroit), Kemba
Walker (Detroit), Taj Gibson (Washington)
Did this team get better? Definitely. The New York Knicks lose some solid
role players in Burks and Noel, but the pickups of Brunson and Hartenstein
are significant. Brunson will have a ton of pressure on him to take this
Knicks team to the next level after signing a deal over $100 million. And he
does have to perform. But the Knicks’ success will likely depend on how much
Julius Randle bounces back from an atrocious year. I love the Hartenstein
pickup. He was a really nice defensive presence. This Knicks team needs to
grow up as a collective, and Brunson being a steady presence should help that
improve.
20.纽约尼克
主要补强:Jalen Brunson(FA),Isaiah Hartenstein(FA),Trevor Keels(选秀)
主要流失:Alec Burks(底特律),Nerlens Noel(底特律),Kemba Walker(底特律),Taj
Gibson(华盛顿)
这队有变强吗?当然。纽约尼克丧失了几个稳定的角色球员如Burks和Noel但签下Brunson与
Hartenstein很重要。Brunson在签下超过100M的合约后将会在尼克面对成吨的压力。他也
的确要好好表现。但尼克的成功看起来还是仰仗于Julius Randle从上一个惨淡的赛季反弹
的程度。我爱Hartenstein的签约。他有很棒的防守存在感。这支尼克队需要整体的成长且
Brunson稳定的存在应该能帮助他们进步。
21. Washington Wizards
Major additions: Will Barton (trade), Monté Morris (trade), Delon Wright
(free agent), Johnny Davis (draft), Taj Gibson (free agent)
Major subtractions: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Denver), Ish Smith (Denver),
Thomas Bryant (Lakers)
Did this team get better? I really like what the Washington Wizards did.
Barton is not as good as Caldwell-Pope, but Morris is an upgrade over Smith.
Bringing Wright to help balance out the versatility of the backcourt is big,
and maybe Davis can contribute quickly. The keys to the Wizards are the
health/availability of the quarter-billion-dollar man Bradley Beal, and his
partnership with Kristaps Porzingis. We don’t have anything but theory when
it comes to how they’ll fit together, and both players need to prove health
is on their side.
21.华盛顿巫师
主要补强:Will Barton(交易),Monte Morris(交易),Delon Wright(FA),Johnny Davis(选
秀),Taj Gibson(FA)
主要流失:Kentavious Caldwell-Pope(丹佛),Ish Smith(丹佛),Thomas Bryant(湖人)
这队有变强吗?我真的很喜欢华盛顿巫师做的事。Will Barton没有Caldwell-Pope那么好,
但Morris相较于Smith来说是个升级。签下Wright来平衡后场的功能性很巨大,且Davis可能
很快就可以做出贡献了。巫师的关键在于四分之一B的男人Bradley Beal的健康/可上场度
与他和Kristaps Porzingis的契合度。我们只能用理论去猜他们的合适度,／而且两位球员
都各自必须证明自己的健康。
22. Charlotte Hornets
Major additions: Mark Williams (draft), Bryce McGowens (draft), Steve
Clifford (head coach)
Major subtractions: Montrezl Harrell (free agent), Miles Bridges (restricted
free agent), James Borrego (head coach)
Did this team get better? It feels trite to try to offer analysis in light of
the serious situation involving Hornets forward Miles Bridges, who was
charged with felony domestic violence and child abuse in Los Angeles last
month. As far as basketball-related moves go, star guard LaMelo Ball needs
another leap forward, and the supporting cast needs to be in unison in
complementing his stardom on the court. This team couldn’t play defense last
season, so the return of Steve Clifford is hopefully going to fix that. The
Hornets had a nice draft, but it’s tough to expect any of those guys to
contribute. The Hornets might be stuck in neutral if Ball doesn’t bounce
forward even more.
22.夏洛特黄蜂
主要补强:Mark Williams(选秀),Bryce McGowens(选秀),Steve Clifford(总教练)
主要流失:Montrezl Harrell(FA),Miles Bridges(RFA),James Borrego(总教练)
这队有变强吗?在上个月洛杉矶涉入严重家暴与虐童案的Miles Bridges的状况结束之前分
析都有点陈腔滥调。至少篮球相关的动作来说,明星后卫LaMelo Ball需要另一个长足的进
步且配角们都需要能与他的星度共鸣。这队上一季无法打出好的防守,所以Steve Clifford
的回归希望可以修正这个问题。这支黄蜂有着不错的选秀,但非常难期待这些人可以在下一
季做出贡献。黄蜂可能会卡在不上不下的窘境如果Ball没有再前进更多。
23. Utah Jazz
Major additions: Jarred Vanderbilt (trade), Patrick Beverley (trade), Malik
Beasley (trade), Leandro Bolmaro (trade), Walker Kessler (trade), Will Hardy
(head coach)
Major subtractions: Rudy Gobert (Minnesota), Royce O’Neale (Brooklyn), Eric
Paschall (free agent), Danuel House (Philadelphia), Juancho Hernangomez
(Toronto), Quin Snyder (head coach)
Did this team get better? No, and they’re trending toward getting even
worse. The Utah Jazz moved Gobert for an obscene amount of draft capital and
a bunch of role players they might try to move even more. Mike Conley and
Bojan Bogdanovic will be on their way out if the Jazz can find assets for
them. Danny Ainge is tearing this thing down and hoping to rebuild something
similar or maybe even better than what he put together in Boston with this
current team. The swap of Quin Snyder for Will Hardy on the sidelines will be
a downgrade for now, but Hardy is very well-respected around the NBA. Now we
just wonder when/if Donovan Mitchell gets moved and where he gets moved.
If/when they do, No. 23 is going to be way too high for this Jazz team.
23.犹他爵士
主要补强:Jarred Vanderbilt(交易),Patrick Beverley(交易),Malik Beasley(交易),
Leandro Bolmaro(交易),Walker Kessler(交易),Will Hardy(总教练)
主要流失:Rudy Gobert(明尼苏达),Royce O'Neale(布鲁克林),Eric Paschall(FA),Danuel
House(费城),Juancho Hernangomez(多伦多),Quin Snyder(总教练)
这队有变强吗?没有,而且他们在往更烂的方向走。犹他爵士卖掉了Gobert并唤回了骇人听
闻的选秀资产与角色球员并可能会再做更多交易。Mike Conley与Bojan Bogdanovic也会在
离开爵士的路上并爵士会换回一些资产。Danny Ainge正在撕裂这支球队并希望能复制甚至
是进化他在波士顿的经验。撤换Quin Snyder并聘请Will Hardy作为教练现在可能是个降级
,但Hardy在NBA中已经取得不错的尊重。现在我们只需要思考Donovan Mitchell会不会/何
时会被卖掉及卖到哪。如果/当他们卖了之后,23对爵士来说绝对太高了。
24. Sacramento Kings
Major additions: Keegan Murray (draft), Kevin Huerter (trade), Malik Monk
(free agent), Mike Brown (head coach)
Major subtractions: Mo Harkless (Atlanta), Justin Holiday (Atlanta), Donte
DiVincenzo (Golden State), Alvin Gentry (head coach)
Did this team get better? The Sacramento Kings did get better. Murray looks
like a strong rookie, but rookies rarely make significant impacts on actually
winning games. The Huerter pickup was very savvy of Monte McNair. However,
trusting the Kings has rarely been a fruitful endeavor for anybody, so there
needs to be hesitancy in trusting them to take a step forward. The Kings were
not good after bringing Domantas Sabonis into the mix. The team can’t defend
when he and De’Aaron Fox are on the court, which sounds like a sample size
issue until you see their efforts defensively for their respective careers.
Mike Brown has a lot to fix on that end of the floor, and the Kings don’t
exactly have a lot of personnel to make you feel like they can do that.
However, the offense should be pretty good.
24.沙加缅度国王
主要补强:Keegan Murray(选秀),Kevin Huerter(交易),Malik Monk(FA),Mike Brown(总教
练)
主要流失:Mo Harkless(亚特兰大),Justin Holiday(亚特兰大),Donte DiVincenzo(金州),,
Alvin Gentry(总教练)
这队有变强吗?沙加缅度国王是变强了。Murray看起来像个很强的新秀,但新秀很少能对真
正赢下球赛产生巨量的影响。Huerter的签约是Monte McNair很聪明的举动。但是,应该是
很少人能长期且满溢的相信国王了,相信他们能更进一步是一件令人犹豫不决的事。国王在
交易来了Domantas Sabonic依然不好。球队在他与De'Aaron Fox同时在场上时防守不佳,虽
然可能是样本数问题但你在看到他们各自生涯的防守后可能就...。Mike Brown在攻防两端
都有很多东西要修正,但国王并没有很多的人手让你感觉他们能做到。不过,进攻应该是不
错啦。
25. Detroit Pistons
Major additions: Jaden Ivey (draft), Jalen Duren (draft), Kemba Walker
(trade), Alec Burks (trade), Nerlens Noel (trade)
Major subtractions: Jerami Grant (Portland)
Did this team get better? First and foremost, the Detroit Pistons brought
back the teal jerseys. That’s a massive victory for them, and if you
disagree, I want you to know you’re bad and you should feel bad. The Pistons
are going to be everybody’s favorite dark horse team for League Pass.
Everybody is going to pretend to be in on them leading up to the season. The
key for them is figuring out if they can keep those eyeballs into 2023. Troy
Weaver, aka the Grim Weaver, had a great draft with Ivey and Duren. Burks and
Noel are good role player pickups (is Kemba Walker gone yet?). But losing
Grant matters, and this is still a very young core. Fans will probably think
No. 25 is disrespectful, and maybe it ends being that way. But this is a team
that needs to carry the winning of the final two months into a new season.
That’s far easier said than done, but this is going to be a fun team all
year. If they can be in the Play-In mix by mid-March, that’s a huge win.
25.底特律活塞
主要补强:Jaden Ivey(选秀),Jalen Duren(选秀),Kemba Walker(交易),Alec Burks(交易)
,Nerlens Noel(交易)
主要流失:Jerami Grant(波特兰)
这队有变强吗?第一也是最重要的,底特律活塞重回青绿色球衣了。这是他们的重大胜利,如
果你不同意我想让你知道你很烂你也该觉得你很烂。活塞会变成大家League Pass上面最喜
欢的黑马(真正意义上的)。他家都认为他们下一季会更好。关键在于他们要在2023找到一
个能留住那些眼球的方法。Troy Weaver,aka严肃Weaver,选秀缴出好成绩选下了Ivey与
Duren。Burks与Noel都是签下的好角色球员(Kemba Walker应该走了?)。但失去Grant会有
影响且这是个还非常年轻的核心。粉丝可能会想第25名很不受尊重,这也有可能到最后是这
样。但这是一支需要把上一季最后两个月的好表现带到新赛季的球队。这说的比做的简单,
但这会是一支明年整年有趣的球队。如果他们能在三月中以前的混战竞争附加赛,这会是场
巨大胜利。
T6 我们早就知道你们在练兵坦克了
26. Oklahoma City Thunder
Major additions: Chet Holmgren (draft), Ousmane Dieng (draft), Jalen Williams
(draft), Jaylin Williams (draft)
Major subtractions: Isaiah Roby (San Antonio)
Did this team get better? The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to be better
than they were last season, assuming they don’t shut down a bunch of people
for the second half of it … again. Holmgren is the attention-getter of their
offseason acquisitions, and no offense to Isaiah Roby, but they didn’t
really lose anybody. They’ve outright tried to wage war on media members and
broadcasters all over the world by drafting Jalen Williams AND Jaylin
Williams. Jalen Williams from Santa Clara might be my favorite pickup they
had in the draft. The Thunder are still in asset-gathering mode until Sam
Presti feels he has the star power to develop, but this team should be pretty
interesting. They need Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to stay healthy, and Luguentz
Dort’s new deal will put pressure on him to perform offensively.
26.奥克拉荷马雷霆
主要补强:Chet Holmgren(选秀),Ousmane Dieng(选秀),Jalen Williams(选秀),Jaylin
Williams(选秀)
主要流失:Isaiah Roby(圣安东尼奥)
这队有变强吗?奥克拉荷马雷霆会变得比他们上季更强,假设他们不会又一次把一堆人在后
半球季关机...的话。Holmgren是个休赛季补强的吸睛点,然后不是要冒犯Isaiah Roby,但
他们真的没有损失任何人。他们就是要让媒体人与主播产生战争才同时选下了Jalen
Williams与Jaylin Williams。来是圣塔克拉拉的Jalen Williams可能是他们的选秀中我最
喜欢的。雷霆还在累积资产的模式直到Sam Presti感觉他有了足够的球星战力来发展,不过
这队应该会蛮有趣的。他们需要Shai Gilgeous-Alexander维持健康,及Luguentz Dort的新
合约可以成为他进攻表现的原动力。
27. Houston Rockets
Major additions: Jabari Smith Jr. (draft), Tari Eason (draft), TyTy
Washington Jr. (draft), Boban Marjanovic (trade), Marquese Chriss (trade)
Major subtractions: Christian Wood (Dallas), John Wall (Clippers), Trevelin
Queen (Philadelphia), Dennis Schroder (free agent)
Did this team get better? In terms of talent on the team, the Houston Rockets
are still probably in the same boat we saw last season. John Wall didn’t
play, so his leaving doesn’t impact them in games. Wood is better than the
rookie version of Smith, but Wood wasn’t exactly bringing the Rockets
winning basketball. Once again, Rafael Stone had a phenomenal draft. The
Rockets have so much potential, but it will take a long time to mold that
potential into winning basketball. Great rebuild since the James Harden
trade. Stephen Silas has a lot to utilize.
27.休士顿火箭
主要补强:Jabari Smith Jr.(选秀),Tari Eason(选秀),TyTy Washington Jr.(选秀),
Boban Marjanovic(交易),Marquese Chriss(交易)
主要流失:Christian Wood(达拉斯),John Wall(快艇),Trevelin Queen(费城),Dennis
Schroder(FA)
这队有变强吗?如果是讲天赋的话,休士顿火箭可能还是与上一季同样的一支队伍。John
Wall没有打,所以他的离开并不影响他们的球赛。Wood比菜鸟版本的Smith好但他没有带给
火箭会赢的篮球。再一次,Rafael Stone有个很漂亮的选秀。火箭有满满的潜力但这需要很
长的时间才能转换成赢球。自从James Harden离开之后他们有很棒的重建。Stephen Silas
将会有很多东西可以利用。
28. Orlando Magic
Major additions: Paolo Banchero (draft), Caleb Houstan (draft)
Major subtractions: Robin Lopez (Cleveland)
Did this team get better? They did, but it will take some time to show it.
Banchero has all the makings of a franchise guy. We saw some really
encouraging moments with the young players on this team last season. But they
still need to figure out how to win basketball games, and that takes a lot of
time for a young group to figure out. I like them re-signing Gary Harris and
Mo Bamba, but they need some more veteran presences on this squad for wins,
especially if they end up moving Terrence Ross this season. A big season for
Jalen Suggs will help galvanize this group.
28.奥兰多魔术
主要补强:Paolo Banchero(选秀),Caleb Houstan(选秀)
主要流失:Robin Lopez(克里夫兰)
这队有变强吗?他们有,但他们会需要一些时间展现。Banchero有所有可以成为建队基石的
组成。我们在上一季从这些年轻球员身上看到许多令人振奋的时刻。但他们仍需要想出如
何赢下球赛,而这对这个年轻团队来说需要很多时间才能想出来。我喜欢他们签回Gary
Harris与Mo Bamba的动作,但他们需要更多老将的存在才能赢球,尤其再他们送走Terrence
Ross之后。如果Jalen Suggs打出重大的赛季将能振奋这个团队。
29. Indiana Pacers
Major additions: Bennedict Mathurin (draft), Daniel Theis (trade), Aaron
Nesmith (trade), Andrew Nembhard (draft)
Major subtractions: Malcolm Brogdon (Boston), Ricky Rubio (Cleveland), T.J.
Warren (Brooklyn)
Did this team get better? No, and I believe the Indiana Pacers are going to
look to get even worse. They’re embracing the rebuild, which we started to
see when they moved Domantas Sabonis at the trade deadline. Brogdon got moved
to Boston for not much in return. Myles Turner and Buddy Hield are expected
to be on the move at some point. The Pacers realized mediocrity with the
previous crew wasn’t good enough for their fans, so they’re giving
themselves a makeover. Love the Mathurin selection, and he’ll be a fun
player with Tyrese Haliburton to entice the fans.
29.印第安那溜马
主要补强:Bennedict Mathurin(选秀),Daniel Theis(交易),Aaron Nesmith(交易),Andrew
Nembhard(选秀)
主要流失:Malcolm Brogdon(波士顿),Ricky Rubio(克里夫兰),T.J. Warren(布鲁克林)
这队有变强吗?没有,而且我相信溜马应该会再变的更烂。在他们在大限时送走Domantas
Sabonis就知道他们正在拥抱重建。Brogdon被送到波士顿且并没有换回很多东西。Myles
Turner与Buddy Hield也应该都会在某个时间被送走。溜马理解到前团队的平庸对他们的粉
丝来说并不够好所以要给自己一个从头来过。我爱Mathurin的选择而他会是个有趣的球员
并能与Tyrese Haliburton一同吸引粉丝。
30. San Antonio Spurs
Major additions: Jeremy Sochan (draft), Malaki Branham (draft), Blake Wesley
(draft), Gorgui Dieng (free agent)
Major subtractions: Dejounte Murray (Atlanta), Danilo Gallinari (Boston),
Lonnie Walker IV (Lakers)
Did this team get better? Absolutely not, and that’s the design. Ever since
Kawhi Leonard was traded, the San Antonio Spurs have been struggling to find
that next franchise guy. After a fairly brief dance with DeMar DeRozan, the
Spurs have now sent Murray to Atlanta and gone full youth movement to embrace
the tank. They added three intriguing rookies to the mix. This rebuild
project will likely target Victor Wembanyama — the Tim Burton character from
France. Develop the young guys this year and hope you’re graced with lottery
luck as we saw in 1997.
30.圣安东尼奥马刺
主要补强:Jeremy Sochan(选秀),Malaki Branham(选秀),Blake Wesley(选秀),Gorgui
Dieng(FA)
主要流失:Dejounte Murray(亚特兰大),Danilo Gallinari(波士顿),Lonnie Walker IV
(湖人)
这队有变强吗?当然没有,而且这是计画之中的。自从Kawhi Leonard被交易之后,圣安东尼
奥马刺一直在找到下一个建队基石中挣扎。在DeMar DeRozen的短暂一舞之后,马刺送走
Murray去亚特兰大并获得满满的年轻动力来拥抱坦克。他们选了三个耐人寻味的新秀。这
个重建计画应该会瞄准Victor Wembanyama