ESPN predicts the signing situation of Big Fish in the free market

There are not many big fish in the free market this year. The biggest brands should be Irving and Harden, but these two are likely to stay in the team and will not leave. Next is Randle's chances to leave. Turner should continue to stay in the Pacers. The last one is VanVleet, who is probably also staying in the Rockets, but the contract will definitely be re-signed.

US media ESPN interpreted the renewal of these players, and Harden was detested again. It seems that the media really doesn't like Harden. The details are as follows, one by one.

1. Irving, predicting that the Mavericks will renew their contract for 113 million yuan in three years,

Irving will definitely be unfortunate. He suffered a serious injury in the contract year, which will definitely damage his own value. The Mavericks, on the other hand, were happy and could lower the price with peace of mind, and Irving would definitely accept it. Irving's player option next season is 43 million, and the Mavericks' contract renewal will start with a new contract instead of the player option. The annual salary is 35 million, a decrease of 8 million.

Benefits: The Mavericks can just sign a defender who can replace Irving with a middle-class special of 5.7 million, and can also avoid luxury taxes, killing multiple goals at one fell swoop.

2. Randall predicts that the Timberwolves will sign 120 million in four years

Timberwolves will most likely not give up Randall unless there is a deal, because Randall performs well in the playoffs. Of course, Randall did get the thunder, but Huazi also got it and Gobert too, so he should sign a contract with Randall again. Next season, Randle has a 31 million player option. If you renew your date, it will only have 27 million in the first year from a new contract, which can save 4 million.

Benefits: The Timberwolves will not pay luxury taxes, and they will also have room to sign Reed and Walker back.

3. Van Vliott, the Rockets' three-year contract renewal of 80 million (partial guarantee)

Van Vliott's contract next season will be 44.9 million, but the team option, the Rockets' most correct way to do it is to refuse to execute and then sign with him again. Of course, if you can trade to Durant, VanVleet can be used as a salary match and you can choose to execute it. And the Rockets will definitely make a fuss about the contract, such as full protection in the first year, partial protection in the second year, and team options in the last year. VanVleet has not many options, so I will definitely sign it!

Benefits: The Rockets can handle VanVleet's contracts very flexibly.

4. Turner, Pacers renewed their contract for 3 years of 90 million yuan, which feels like Pacers wanted to give up Turner because they don't want to pay luxury tax, and Topin can replace Turner to a certain extent. But I didn't expect Turner would play so well this year's playoffs, and now I should want to keep him 100%. Next season, the Pacers' salary space is 20 million away from the luxury tax, and they should pay a part of the luxury tax for Turner. Turner has blocked third in the league this season (144 times), and he also made 125 three-pointers.

Benefits: The Pacers can retain their core lineup and will still be a team that competes for the championship next season.

5. Harden, the Clippers renewed contract for 79 million in 2 years (partial guarantee)

Finally, Harden, ESPN predicts that the Clippers will renew contract for 79 million in 2 years, with a full guarantee of 38 million in the first year, and a 41 million in the second year, with a guarantee of only 10 million in 2 years. If they enter the division, they will definitely be converted to a guarantee of 25 million. If they enter the finals, they will be converted to a full guarantee.

Reason: Harden still needs to prove himself in the playoffs, and he needs to lead the team to go further to get full protection.

Benefits: The Clippers can flexibly handle Harden's contract, and can also use a 14.1 million middle-class special case to strengthen it, and there is no need to pay a luxury tax.

Good guy...Is Harden really willing to sign a contract like this? Not only has it only been 2 years, but it is also only partially guaranteed. Is Brother Deng really miserable now? Or is it that the Clippers are not waiting? Is there no team in the league? The Clippers are not the championship team. Those who don’t know think they are already scheduled for the championship next season!