One article understands the first-day signing transaction: Rockets become the big winner when they kill crazy? Lakers sign the shooter, Nuggets 2 for 1

On July 1, the free agent market officially opened. Compared with the first day of last season, although the team is still threatened by the second rich line, the number of signings is still higher than the same period last year. The Grizzlies renewed their contract for $240 million in five years and became the largest signing of the day. In addition, the Rockets signed Finney Smith and Capela in succession, and their lineup strength further improved. The Lakers signed scorer Laravia for 12 million in two years, but the center problem has not yet been resolved. The Warriors lost Looney and the Clippers introduced Daluo. The following are the specific signing and transactions on the first day - the Rockets signed a strong player in a row to build a championship lineup

The Rockets signed Finney Smith with a four-year, $53 million contract. It is reported that this contract contains a non-guaranteed part, and the last year is a player option, and there are also transaction margin terms. Finney Smith, 32, played 43 regular season games for the Lakers last season, averaging 28.8 minutes per game to score 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists. As a 3D wing, Finney Smith made the Rockets' defense stronger.

Subsequently, the Rockets signed Capela for another three years and $21.5 million, and the "Pie King" returned to Housing City. It is reported that this is a full guarantee contract. Capela was once an important member of the Rockets' Harden era. Before joining the Hawks in the 2020-21 season, Capela played for the Rockets for 6 seasons, averaging 12.2 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. In his five seasons with the Hawks, Capela played 330 games, starting 313 games, averaging 11.8 points, 11.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. Last season, Capela gradually lost the starting position.

The Rockets also signed back Jeff Green and Aaron Holiday with a year-on-year minimum salary. Including these 4 operations, the Rockets have completed 12 operations in the past half month and created a new championship lineup. The US media showed the Rockets' potential rotation in the new season - starting lineup: Van Vleet, Amen, Durant, Smith, Shinkin

Substitutes: Shepard, Whitmore, Finney Smith, Ethan, Adams (or Capela)

The Lakers signed 23-year-old scorer 12 million in 2 years and 12 million yuan to the Lakers' first signing this summer, 23-year-old scorer Laravia. As a young winger, he can provide space and further tap the potential on both ends of offense and defense. Laravia was the No. 19 pick in the first round of 2022. She played for the Kings and the Grizzlies last season, averaging 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, shooting percentage of 47.5%, and three-point shooting percentage as high as 42.3%.

Previously, Laravia said: "I hope to join a team that is competing for the championship and needs a wing player like me who has both offense and defense. I am a defender who can shoot three-pointers and organize offense, and can do a lot of things."

As we all know, the Lakers' top priority this summer is to strengthen the center position, but on the first day of the free agent market, the Lakers did not sign any centers, but their goals were snatched away by other teams one by one. Capela went to the Rockets, Daluo went to the Clippers, and his wing Finney Smith was also poached by the Rockets. However, famous reporter Haynes reported that Ayton, who was bought out, is likely to join the Lakers, perhaps this is why the Lakers did not take action to pursue other centers. The Grizzlies invested more than 300 million in one day, another team in the Western Conference, Grizzlies, has made a lot of noise in the first day of the free agent market, investing more than 300 million in one day.

Jaren Jackson and the Grizzlies re-signed a five-year, $240 million contract, with the final year being the player option. Through this re-signing, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s salary in the 2025-26 season became $33 million, and his salary in the next four seasons was $46.2 million, $49.896 million, $53.592 million and $57.288 million respectively.

Jeren Jackson Jr. missed the 5-year, $345 million super top salary due to failure to win MVP or DPOY or enter the best team in the 2024-25 season. In the regular season of the 2024-25 season, Jaren Jackson Jr. played 74 games, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game.

In addition, the Grizzlies renewed Aldama with 52.5 million in three years, Spencer with 4.5 million in two years, and Jerome signed 28 million in three years. Including Jackson's 240 million in five years, they spent $325 million on the first day.

In the 2024-25 season, Aldama averaged 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, Spencer averaged 4.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, and Jerome averaged 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.

Nuggets and Nets completed a 2-for-1 deal + a minimum salary sign back Brown

Nuggets sent Michael Porter Jr. to the Nets unprotected first round in 2032 to exchange for Cameron Johnson.

Michael Porter Jr. averaged 18.2 points, 7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game last season, but he was trapped in the playoffs due to a shoulder injury and his performance dropped sharply, averaging only 9.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. His salary in the next two years will be: $38.33 million and $40.81 million respectively.

Cameron Johnson made 57 appearances for the Nets last season, averaging 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.4 blocks and 0.9 steals per game, shooting percentage of 47.5%, three-point shooting percentage of 39.0%, and free throw shooting percentage of 89.3%. His salary in the next two years is $20.54 million and $22.5 million respectively.

For the Nuggets, the meaning of this deal is to get them out of the luxury tax ranks and free up space to use a full middle-class special case worth $14.1 million. After the transaction was completed, the Nuggets immediately welcomed free agent Bruce Brown, and the two sides reached a one-year basic salary contract. Brown helped the Nuggets win the championship in 2023 and is a core player in the locker room. He cooperated with Jokic and Murray.. In the 2022-23 season, he averaged 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game for the Nuggets, and during his last season with the Raptors and Pelicans, he averaged 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds.

The Mavericks signed Russell for 13 million in 2 years and 13 million in 2 years and 65} Irving needs to be absent due to injury until January-February next year. The Mavericks need to introduce a point guard. In the end, they reached an agreement with Russell and got the defender for 13 million in 2 years and 13 million in 2 years and 7. Salary expert Marks said that the Mavericks used the Mini Middle Class to sign Russell. The second year of this contract is the player option. This signing also means that Russell and Davis reunite in the Mavericks, who have been teammates in the Lakers.

Russell played for the Lakers and the Nets in 2024-25 season, playing 58 regular season games, averaging 12.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1 steal per game, and can hit 1.9 three-pointers in each game.

Hawks won two defenders in a row, and Trae Young recruited meritorious service

Hawks won two defenders in a row, improving the depth of the lineup in the backcourt. Defender Alexander Walker joined the Hawks for 62 million in four years, and there is a player option in the last year and a trading margin. This is a sign-in and then exchange, and the Timberwolves got a future second round pick (2027 Cavaliers second round) and cash. In addition, the Hawks also signed defender Kennard with 11 million yuan in one year.

In the 2024-25 season, Alexander Walker averaged 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.1%, Kennard scored 8.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists, and a three-point shooting percentage of 43.3%. It is worth mentioning that these two signings are all due to Trae Young, who participated in the recruitment work.

Loney joined the Pelicans for 16 million in two years and reunited with Poole

The Warriors' three-time champion center Kevin Looney joined the Pelicans for 16 million in two years. The Pelicans used a part of the full middle-class special case to sign Looney, and they triggered the first tyrant line. It also means that Looney and Poole, the two old Warriors players, are reunited in New Orleans.

Loney was the No. 30 pick in the first round of 2015, and this time the team switch ended his 10-year Warriors career. Famous reporter Shams also sighed: With Looney heading to New Orleans, an era of the Golden State Warriors has ended.

So far in his career, Looney has played 599 games for the Warriors, averaging 5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Last season, Looney has played 76 regular season games, averaging 4.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

The Clippers signed Daluo for 18 million in 2 years and joined the Clippers for 18 million in 2 years and joined forces with Harden and Xiaoka. Last season, Daluo averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game, shooting percentage of 50.9% and three-point shooting percentage of 37.3%. However, Daluo's performance in five playoffs was very bad, averaging only 5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1 block per game, shooting percentage of 36.4% and three-point shooting percentage of 26.7%.

In the new season, Daluo is expected to become Zubac's substitute, and the Clippers have enhanced the depth of the inside through this signing.

Bucks renewed the contract Porter Jr., Prince Jr. and Trent Jr.

Bucks completed three consecutive contract renewals, leaving behind three players. Kevin Porter Jr.'s new contract is 11 million for two years, and the second year is the player option. It is reported that the Bucks signed Porter Jr. with a biennial special. Last season, Porter Jr. played 30 regular season games for the Bucks, averaging 11.7 points and 3.7 assists per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 40.8%.

The Bucks renewed Prince with a 2-year $7.1 million contract, the second year player option. Prince played 80 regular season games last season, averaging 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 43.9%.

In addition, the Bucks renewed Trent Jr. with a 2-year $7.5 million contract, the second year player option. Trent Jr. played 74 regular season games last season, averaging 11.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 41.6%.

The dark horse pistons continue to strengthen the pistons, which were eye-catching last season, are also continuing to strengthen. They signed Leville for 2 years and $29 million, and renewed Paul Reed for 2 years and $11 million.

In the 2024-25 season, Leville played 64 games in the regular season, averaging 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Paul Reed played in 45 regular season games, averaging 4.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1 assist per game.

Schroeder has confirmed to join the Kings

Free player point guard Schroeder has reached a signing agreement with the Kings, and the specific contract details have not been announced yet. This will be the 10th team Schroeder played for his career. Before the free market opened, the Kings clearly needed to add the ball-holding core, and Schroder's joining will fill this vacancy. Before that, the team's only point guard was 23-year-old Devin Carter, who played very little in the rookie season in the 2024-25 season.

Schroder played for three teams (Nets, Warriors and Pistons) last season, averaging 13.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game.

Connett signed with the Spurs for 41 million in four years and 41 million in four years and 41 million in four years, and the fourth year of the contract is the team's option. He will be a key addition to the Spurs' frontcourt. From a positional perspective, he may serve as a substitute for Vinban Yama. For the Celtics, this is another important rotational departure.

29-year-old Connett is 2.18 meters tall and is a undrafted draft. He played 73 regular season games for the Celtics last season, averaging 6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. In the fifth game against the Knicks in the playoffs, Cornett's performance was the most eye-catching. He played in less than 26 minutes, and 5 of them made 5 of them, contributing 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 blocks.

Clarkson will join the Knicks after the buyout agreement with the Jazz, he will sign with the Knicks after he has passed the clarification period.. Last season, Clarkson played 37 regular season games for the Jazz, averaging 16.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. His joining will undoubtedly improve the strength of the Knicks' bench and reduce the burden on the starting five tigers. Clarkson was elected the Sixth Man of the Year in the 2020-21 season.

Trey Jones returns to the Bulls for 24 million in three years and 24 million in three years and 24 million in three years. In the middle of the 2024-25 season, Trey Jones was traded to the Bulls by the Spurs. In 18 games for the Bulls, Jones averaged 25.3 minutes per game, contributing 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.3 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 57.2%, a three-point shooting percentage of 50.0%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 88.2%.

Teas Jones joins the Magic for 7 million yuan in one year and 7 million yuan. He is expected to play a major role in the Magic.

In the 2024-25 season, Jones played for the Suns. He played 81 games in the regular season, averaging 26.8 minutes per game, scoring 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists, shooting percentage of 44.8%, shooting percentage of 3-pointers and shooting percentage of 89.5%. Jones is good at organizing offenses and believes that his arrival will give Bain, Wagner Jr. and Bankairo a lot of good goals.

Champions League Finals MVP joins the Suns

Fenebache player Hayes Davis has reached a one-year full guarantee contract with the Suns. He is the 2025 European Basketball League champion and finals MVP, and is also the Turkish Cup champion and MVP.

Hayes Davis was the undraft in the 2017 draft. He appeared in the NBA field briefly in the 2017-18 season, playing for the Kings, Lakers and Raptors. He made 9 appearances in the NBA, averaging 13.6 minutes per game, scoring 3 points and 2.4 rebounds.

Mason Plumley returns to the Hornets with 3.6 million in one year and 3.6 million in one year and 22-23 seasons. In the 2024-25 season, Plumley played 74 games for the Suns, scoring 4.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists during 17.6 minutes of playing time per game.

It is worth mentioning that during his 2022-23 season, Plumley played his career masterpiece. At that time, he played for the team in 56 regular season games, averaging 12.2 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, of which scored and rebounds were the best in his career.

Garza signed 5.5 million in 2 years and signed with the Celtics

Free-player center Garza has reached a full guarantee contract of 5.5 million in 2 years and $5.5 million. One of the major goals of the Celtics' new season is to save money. They let Cornett go, whose value has increased significantly, and signed the cheaper Garza.

In the 2024-25 season, Garza played for the Timberwolves, playing 39 games in the regular season, averaging 5.6 minutes per game, contributing 3.5 points and 1.4 rebound shooting percentage of 49.5%, and 27.8% of three-point shooting percentage.

Watford joined 76ers in 2 years and 5.3 million, and joined 76ers in 2 years and 5.3 million. He left Brooklyn and moved to Philadelphia to become Embiid's teammate.

Watford has played for the Nets in the past two seasons. In the 2024-25 season, Watford played 44 regular season games for the Nets, averaging 10.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, with shooting percentages of 46.9%, 33% and 76.2% respectively in the three events.