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Only 2 hours! 2 exchange for 1 big deal, 20 signings, 13 people replaced their bosses! The Rockets became the winner

1:40am, 2 July 2025【Basketball】

On July 1, the NBA free market officially opened at 6 o'clock. In the past two hours, it has been very lively, reaching a 2-for-1 deal. The Nuggets traded Porter Jr. and a first-round pick to the Nets for Cameron Johnson; and 19 free agents have determined their next player, 13 of whom have changed their bosses, and Jackson Jr. has reached a five-year, $240 million early contract renewal with the Grizzlies, among which the Rockets have successively signed Finney Smith and Capela to become the big winners.

Nuggets sent Michael Porter Jr. and the Nets unprotected first round in 2032 in exchange for Cameron Johnson. This also frees up some salary space for the Nuggets. Johnson's contribution is similar to Porter Jr., and this vacancy can be filled in the new season. I have to say that the Nuggets deal is still good, at least making the salary space more flexible.

After trading Porter Jr., the Nuggets Free Market also signed former champion member Bruce Brown, a veteran's basic salary. The free market was the first to start the craze. The Grizzlies and Jackson Jr. reached a four-year, $250 million early contract renewal, and their salary in the new season will become $33 million. Because he failed to get the best defensive player or was selected for the best team in the 24-25 season, he missed the signing of a super maximum salary of $345 million in five years.

The Grizzlies then signed back to Aldama for 3 years and $52.5 million, signed back to Spencer for 2 years and $4.5 million, and then signed free agent Jerome for 3 years and $28 million.

In addition, Porter Jr. returned to the Bucks for $11 million in two years, Trey Jones returned to the Bulls for $24 million in three years, Reedi returned to the Pistons for $11 million in two years, and other free agents changed their clubs one after another.

Laravia joined the Lakers for 12 million in two years, Russell joined the Mavericks for 13 million in two years, Schroeder joined the Kings (salary is not disclosed), Looney joined the Pelicans for 16 million in two years, Cornett joined the Spurs for 41 million in four years, Lopez joined the Clippers for 18 million in two years, Walker joined the Hawks for 62 million in four years, Garza joined the Celtics for 5.5 million in two years, LeVere joined the Pistons for 2 years, and Jones joined the Magic for 7 million in one year. The Rockets signed Finney Smith for 4 years and $53 million, and then signed Capela for 3 years and $21.5 million. A series of games made them the big winners in the free market. Previously, they had already traded Durant and renewed contracts with Adams, VanVleet and Smith Jr. The lineup is very deep, and now there are more Finney Smith and Capela, and the strength of the forward and inside line has been further improved. What needs to be improved the most now is the backcourt, and another shooter will be declared successful.