76ers general manager Daryl Morey has always been a believer in the magic ball theory. In the past, the teams he led always advocated three-pointers and shots in the penalty area. However, this season, the 76ers team’s average number of three-pointers per game ranked sixth in the league. , the main reason is the lack of shooters with both quality and quality. The arrival of Buddy Hield is like rain from heaven
This year’s trade deadline is relatively deserted. In previous years, most teams would wait until the last minute to make a move in order to wait for the best offer. However, this year many teams completed transactions in advance to reserve more buffer space. OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam , Terry Rozier and other popular targets were all settled last month. The lessons from last year’s Warriors Gary Payton II trade are not far away.Pioneers suspected of hiding his injuriesbut the Warriors were unwilling to take back James Wiseman, whose relationship had already cracked, so they had no choice but to let the deal go through.
In addition, there are no blockbuster deals involving big-name stars during this year’s trade deadline. Rather than upgrading their roster, more teams are focusing on accumulating future assets or saving taxes.According to statistics from “The Athletic” senior reporter John Hollingerin the 36 hours before this year’s trade deadline, a total of 17 transactions occurred. Among the 46 players involved, only 18 were players that the new owner really wanted to keep. The others were either released immediately or were expected Only briefly crossing the water.
As mentioned in previous articles, the NBA has entered an ice age for transactions. Despite this, there are still many operations worthy of attention. The following will be a case-by-case analysis of the transactions that occurred on this year’s transaction deadline.
Extended reading: Summary of the 2024 NBA mid-season trade deadline: Is it the best option for the Lakers to stand still with the Warriors trapped in an uninhabited island during the ice age of trading?
Timberwolves, PistonsMonté Morristransaction case
Send to Timberwolves Shake Milton, Troy Brown Jr., 2030 second-round pick Monté Morris Pistons Monté Morris Shake Milton, Troy Brown Jr., 2030 second-round pick
Point guard is the Timberwolves’ most short-staffed position.Backup point guard Jordan McLaughlin’s On/Off Court NetRtg-16.8, ranking third from the bottom on the teamso the Timberwolves continued to explore opportunities to recruit point guards before the trade deadline.It is said that Dennis Schröder and Kyle Lowry were once considered by the front office staff.and finally the Timberwolves got Monté Morris.
This deal is a good deal for the Timberwolves becauseThe team has four original second-round picks available for actionit is acceptable to use a second-round pick as a bargaining chip, and Troy Brown Jr. and Shake Milton are not in the coaching staff’s fixed rotation list.
Morris, who was brought in by the Timberwolves, can just fill the vacancy in the team. Although he suffered from a quadriceps strain this season and did not return until late January, when he is healthy, his organizational performance is always very stable. , among all players with an attendance rate of 50%, his assists and turnovers have ranked among the top six in the league in the past five seasons. In addition, excluding this season when he played less games, his career three-point shooting percentage is as high as 39.2%. As long as he can get rid of injuries, Morris will definitely be one of the best backup point guards in the league.
As for the Pistons, they hope to accumulate more future assets. Last summer, the Pistons paid a 2027 second-round draft pick for Morris, and now reselling it to the Timberwolves can be regarded as recovering the original cost. In addition, Milton and Brown in the transaction package are non-guaranteed contracts for next season. If there is no plan for long-term cooperation, they can be released, which will not increase the salary burden of the Pistons team too much.
Celtics, Grizzlies Xavier Tillmantransaction case
Send Celtics Lamar Stevens, 2027 second-round pick (via Hawks), 2030 second-round pick (via Mavericks) Xavier Tillman Sr. Grizzlies Xavier Tillman Sr. Lamar Stevens, 2027 second-round pick (via Hawks), 2030 Second round pick (via Mavericks)
The introduction of Tillman adds depth and diversity to the Celtics’ frontcourt. After letting Grant Williams go during the off-season, the Celtics lack a small-ball center with better mobility. The 6-foot-8-inch (about 203 cm) Tillman has both flexibility and confrontation, and can fill in the gaps. In addition, his arrival also buys additional insurance for the Celtics. The team’s two inside pillars Kristaps Porziņģis and Al Horford have missed a total of 23 games this season.
It is worth noting thatHis shooting percentage in the penalty area dropped from 71% last season to 56%., considering the Grizzlies’ injury wave, the lack of experienced organizers to create gaps for him, and the fact that the Grizzlies team’s three-point shooting percentage ranks third from the bottom in the league, and the space on the court cannot be opened, which may cause Tillman to take more shots. difficult. After moving to the Celtics, the situation will be completely different. With Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday and Porziņģis around him to help absorb monsters, Tillman is expected to regain his previous destructive power in the penalty area.
In addition, on the defensive end, Tillman can reduce the opponent’s shooting percentage by an average of 12.9% within 6 feet of the basket, ranking first in the Grizzlies team (attendance rate is at least 50%), and can also be parachuted into the Celtics’ regular rotation. Second place in the substitute lineup, behind Porziņģis.
2024-02-11 06:56:31
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