NBA Preseason: Warriors Train with Paul and Green, Lakers Extend Kuzma, Lillard Eyes Heat Move

The NBA preseason is getting closer, and many players are getting into training, working with their new teammates, hoping to develop good chemistry, and also to regain their game feel, and prepare themselves for the long journey of the new season.

Chris Paul, who joined the Warriors in the offseason, trained with Draymond Green, who had some conflicts with him in the past. The two repeatedly high-fived and encouraged each other in training, showing that their relationship has improved. They both have the goal of helping the team achieve better results and compete for the championship. Green said in an interview: "We need to find our culture back, and I think everyone is committed to doing that."

The players are actively preparing for the new season, and the teams are also not slack. The management is still trying to seize any opportunity that can bring enhancement to the team, signing players and negotiating trades. The league's situation in the new season is still unpredictable, and there are many news coming out of the NBA. Let's take a look!

Lakers extend one and waive one

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The Lakers' operations in the offseason were amazing, as they adjusted their roster to suit the league's playing style better. The Lakers in the new season will be more energetic, with both excellent athletic talent and shooting ability. Stephen A. Smith, a famous basketball commentator known as "American Yang Yi", said that he thinks the Lakers are the best team in the offseason.

As the new season is about to start, the Lakers are still continuing their operations. They completed one extension and waived one player, continuing to optimize their roster and pave the way for the future.

The extension news came from the Lakers' official social media post, where they posted a photo of Kyle Kuzma signing a contract. This hard-working player completed an early extension with the Lakers, reaching a four-year contract worth $48 million. Kuzma, who has never had an annual salary of more than $5 million in his five-year career, will have an average annual salary of $12 million from 2024-25 to 2027-28 with this contract, which also includes a player option.

For the Lakers, extending Kuzma with a four-year contract worth $48 million is very cost-effective. He has the ability to switch between positions 1-5, plays very tough on the court, has a microwave oven player attribute, can effectively motivate his teammates after playing, and provide energy for the team. Kuzma is still young at 24 years old and is still working hard on his three-pointers, developing towards a 3D player. With Kuzma, he and Davis can also bring a balanced defense for the team.

After talking about the extension, let's talk about the Lakers' waiving operation. They waived Bryce Hamilton, a 6-foot-4 guard who signed a training camp contract with them earlier. After observing him for a period of time, the Lakers waived him to optimize their roster list. The team's training camp roster was reduced to 20 people.

76ers sign 20+5 player for minimum salary, may trade for "Mamba's heir"

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The 76ers had a headache in the offseason because of James Harden's trade request. However, they are still committed to playing well in the new season and have made some moves. Since the offseason, they have introduced Patrick Beverley to supplement their backcourt rotation depth and improve their defense. They also signed Bamba for a one-year contract to help Embiid.

As the new season is about to begin, the 76ers continue to operate. They were reported to have signed Kelly Oubre Jr., who averaged 20+5 last season, for a minimum salary. According to NBA reporter Wojnarowski, Oubre Jr. is expected to get important opportunities on the wing in the new season amid Harden's uncertain future.

76ers reporter Austin Krell reported that according to the rules, Oubre Jr.'s annual salary will be less than $3 million if he signs a minimum salary contract with them. For the 76ers, it is quite worthwhile to get a player who can play 20.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game with such a price. Oubre Jr. is an energetic player with excellent athletic talent. He can contribute excellent individual defense on opponents on the defensive end and break through their defense on the offensive end. He also has some organizational ability, but these are based on Oubre Jr.'s stable mentality. He has some "nerve knife player" attributes.

While making moves, the 76ers also need to solve Harden's problem, but they have not made much progress for a long time. The Clippers were reported to have ended their trade talks with them regarding Harden. How can they break the deadlock? NBA reporter Sean Deveney reported a possibility.

Sean Devney said that the 76ers' Harden trade dilemma may be solved by DeMar DeRozan, who is one of the players who may go to the 76ers in the trade. Harden is determined to leave the 76ers, and getting DeRozan, who has mature personal offense and organization skills as "Mamba's heir", may be a good solution for the 76ers to stay in the contender's line and even compete for the championship.

Youngest DPOY hopes to join Warriors

The various operations in the offseason showed the Warriors' determination to regroup and compete for the championship. They made personnel adjustments to their management, welcomed new general manager Tommy Sheppard, and acquired Chris Paul, a master of controlling the game, to alleviate their chaotic rotation and blind offense. For their weak inside, the Warriors also strengthened it by signing Dario Saric, who has good spacing and passing ability, and Usman Garuba, who has a "mini Draymond" nickname. They got two players with considerable strength, but they still have a chance to improve their inside. The youngest DPOY hopes to join them.

NBA reporter Shams reported that Dwight Howard wants to prove himself to the Warriors, and the Warriors need an experienced inside player. Howard played an important role in helping the Lakers win the championship in 2020. He defended Nikola Jokic well in the Western Conference Finals, making him uncomfortable, and the Lakers eventually beat the Nuggets and won the trophy.

Howard, who has been in the NBA for 18 seasons, is the youngest DPOY in league history. His experience is unquestionable. In addition, after a long time of training in the league, Howard's mentality has also changed. He began to be willing to do the work of a "blue-collar inside", providing help for the team as needed. Howard, who used to lack a competitive spirit, became more positive.

According to reporter Kendra Andrews, Howard will meet with the Warriors. If Howard can fully demonstrate his competitiveness and let the Warriors' management and coaching staff clearly understand that he still has gas in his tank, he may get a contract, and the Warriors will also have a chance to continue to enrich their inside rotation depth.

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