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Chapter 716 [The Sun's new lineup, scheduled for seventy wins]

In July, many transactions appeared after the NBA free market opened.

The Suns are the focus. In the past, they changed their lineups in small-scale plays. This time their lineup has changed a lot, and half of them chose to leave the team. Two of the veterans announced their retirement, and others wanted to go to other teams to get more ball rights.

If you become a member of the dynasty team, even if you are just marginal people, you will get high evaluations. There must be a team giving them a quote, believing that their rich playoff experience can improve their overall strength.

The Trail Blazers poached forward James Jones, who had 10 million in three years.

Of course, Brian Colangelo did not match. After Jones won three championship rings, he didn't know how much fighting spirit was left. Moreover, his role was very single, he could only catch the ball and shoot three points, and it was easy to find a replacement.

The Timberwolves' middle-class contract poached point guard Steve Blake. Originally, this middle-class Timberwolves would be used on Mike James, but now the management wants a defender who has championship experience and won't mess around, rather than a data brush like James.

The Suns will not consider this contract. Blake is also a single type of role, dribbling over half of the game and passing the ball and then receiving the ball and shooting. He rarely breaks through and is not the kind of guard who can drive the whole team. The Suns will not play double point guard for too long.

It is very suitable for Blake to join the Timberwolves. He cooperates with Josh Howard very well, and Garnett, a star power forward who is good at supporting the Timberwolves, must have good ball running in the position battle in the new season.

The Timberwolves have the strength to enter the playoffs next season, but Garnett's chances of winning the championship with the Wolves are basically zero, and it is considered a success if he can pass the first round.

Josh Powell, a man from the Suns, also had his next home and was poached by the Mavericks. He had a two-year minimum salary contract to enhance his inside strength. Both the Mavericks' centers are blue-collar. Powell is a big man who can shoot mid-range shots and can partner with Nowitzki when playing small ball tactics.

Powell was already very happy to get this kind of contract. He was lucky enough to win a championship ring and fulfilled his dream of playing in the NBA.

The person the Mavericks want most is Howard. The coach "Little General" Johnson is very optimistic about Howard's future, but the Suns will never assist the Mavericks who are in the West, which will directly create a competitor. The Mavericks do not have players that the Solars can value, and the draft pick is too far behind.

Nene accepted a five-year, $50 million contract from the Nuggets, and the Suns gave up on him. Stadameier is also capable of his job, and Valaijo has already played at the level. It is impossible to be a fringe next season.

Although Valejo has average offensive ability and it is difficult to produce luxurious data, experts have admitted his defensive role, which is proof of data. After Si was injured, the Suns lost fewer points in the inside.

The Suns first renewed Haslem's contract with full middle class, and then replenished fresh blood in the free market, looking for people who have never won the championship before and are suitable for the system. The Suns will not look for high-paid players. There are three maximum-paid players and one middle class in the team. If you want to find a star, you can only trade it.

Millsap, Roy, and Lowry signed with the Suns after the summer league, and they were all signed by the standard four-year rookie contracts.

Tim Thomas agreed to the conditions offered by the Suns and joined the franchise for 4 million yuan in two years. No team is willing to give him a big contract. His professional attitude was questioned last season. Other teams don’t want him and think he is a thorn.

He had received a high salary and long appointment before and was not short of money. If he wanted to win the championship, the Suns were the best choice.

If the Bulls hadn't lacked power forwards in the interior and had a result, they would probably have to cut Thomas in the mid-term. He could stay because there was no Roll Deng in the Bulls.

Anthony Parker, a swingman who returned from Europe, signed a 2-year, 4 million low-paying contract with the Suns.

Parker was very satisfied with this contract. He had never proved himself in the NBA. If he went to other teams, he would have to play in the summer league or preseason first. The Suns were willing to sign him directly, which was very sincere.

The boss Brian was also very satisfied. This was the three-pointer Guo Xu was going to come. He had not missed the vision of others. It was very cheap to sign a three-pointer for 2 million yuan.

It doesn't make much sense to sign a long contract with Parker. Parker will be 33 years old in two years. It's better to train new players. If you lack a wing-three-pointer, you can sign someone through the draft.

The Suns' wings need to sign and fight in the past two seasons. Ariza is a free agent next summer, so it is difficult to renew the contract. Ariza neither renews the contract in advance nor proposes a deal. He wants to help the Suns win four consecutive championships, and then he will go wherever the team gives more money.

The third free agent to be signed by the Suns is Clifford Robinson.

Robinson is 40 years old, 208cm tall and weighs 102 kilograms. He mainly scores from mid- and long-distance shooting. He is a famous veteran in the league. He played for the Suns in the 1997-01 season. He is about to retire and wants to return to the Suns and strive to win a championship ring at the end of his career. This is his last chance.

In 1994, Robinson, who played for the Trail Blazers, was selected as the Western Conference All-Star, was selected as the second team of the best defensive team twice, and won the Best Sixth Man Award in 1993.

Robinson is also an Iron Man. He played 1,198 games throughout his career and missed only 19 games. Last season, at the age of 39, he was able to average 7.5 points per game with the Nets as a substitute.

He is good at playing at Rashid Wallace, who can teach young Suns players some experience. In 2004, he ranked 21st in NBA history in total three-pointers, and he is the highest-sized man with more than 900 three-pointers in history.

Brian is willing to give some favors, and Robinson is just a fringe ring, and the Phoenix fans are familiar with him and like him.

The Suns' last sign was to veteran David Wesley, who played for the Rockets last season and the strong double-athlete guard nicknamed Mickey Mouse. He is 36 years old and has a significant decline in form. He also wants to win the championship ring before retirement.

Anyone who knows the ball can see that the Rockets led by Yao and Mai will definitely not be able to beat the Suns next season and there is no chance at all.

Wesley has little effect and can occasionally play with Guo Xu in a double defender. He has certain organizational skills and is good at catching and shooting.

The Suns have left eight players and added seven new players. The last place will be empty. We will consider strengthening during the season, so that we can better deal with the troubles of injuries.

The management was scared last season, and no one was sure that the Suns players would be able to stay healthy next season. The trouble of injury is the enemy of the defending champion team.

In July, the Suns' lineup for the new season was confirmed.

Center: Stadameer, Valejo, Clifford Robinson.

Power forward: Tim Thomas, Haslem, Millsap.

Small forward: Ariza, Marion.

Scoring guards: Brandon Roy, Laga Bell, Anthony Parker.

Point guards: Guo Xu, Kyle Lowry, David West.

The Suns' No. 3 position does not require too many people. As long as Marion stays healthy, his physical strength is easy to play for 35 minutes, and Parker can also play as a small forward. The Suns will not lack people, but they will only play time without enough points.

Ariza will not play for too long next season, so she will just play for about 15 minutes per game and push it for a while.

No basketball experts dare to underestimate the Suns this year. Both All-Stars can win the championship without a match, and only lost two games in the playoffs. Next season, many people think that the solar team can easily win the championship, and can also hit the winning record in the regular season, and their offense is stronger.
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