NBA 7 transactions overnight! Harden welcomes powerful helpers, Magic spends 287 million, Pacers spread bad news

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NBA free market has been opened for 7 days, and the trading market that has been silent for a long time has ushered in a new round of signing wave. According to the latest report by US media ESPN famous reporter Shams, the Clippers, the Heat and the Jazz have reached a major three-party deal, and the Clippers' deal is likely to create conditions for the next Bill and Paul to join. Harden once again welcomes a strong helper, and his first career championship seems to be in front of him. In addition, the Magic and No. 1 pick Caroline reached a five-year maximum salary renewal of $287 million, officially locking in the three young core lineups; and the Pacers reported bad news: the official confirmed that Halliburton was reimbursed next season, and then re-signed Wiseman with a contract of one year.

NBA has reached 7 more contracted transactions overnight. Let’s take a look at the detailed information below.

Clippers' tripartite transaction: the championship puzzle is upgraded again!

This offseason, the Clippers management once again showed their strategic planning. They first signed champion center Lopez from the Bucks, and then spent $111 million to renew Harden and Batum. In terms of strengthening the championship, the Clippers management has left another key player today.

According to the latest report by famous reporter Shams, the Clippers, the Heat and the Jazz reached a three-party deal: the Clippers sent Powell to win Jazz forward John Collins; the Heat won Powell; the Jazz won Love, Li Keil and the Clippers' second round pick in 2027.

Although the Clippers were finally rated B-, it instantly changed the Clippers' tactical pattern. Collins' joining was obviously to fill the team's long-term vacancy of the fourth position and reduce the consumption of Leonard in the regular season. Data shows that this forward player, who is 2.6 meters tall, can contribute 16 points and 8.1 rebounds per game in his career, and his three-point shooting percentage reaches 36.3%. After the transaction is reached, the Clippers' starting lineup is about to emerge in the new season: Harden, Jones Jr., Leonard, Collins, Zubac - a championship-level team with balanced offense and defense.

What is more exquisite is salary operations. After the transaction, the Clippers' salary space will be lower than the first tycoon line of $6.7 million, and they also hold a middle-class special case of $5.3 million. This space will become the most critical weapon for the team to compete for reinforcement in the future.

According to reliable sources within the league, the Clippers management has turned their attention to Bill. Once Bill reaches a buyout agreement with the Suns, the Clippers are likely to recruit them with a middle-class exception. Bill's outside firepower and Harden's passing talent are perfectly matched, and the Clippers' offensive system will be more powerful.

In addition, according to well-known reporter Brett Siegel, the Clippers are also interested in returning to the old captain Chris Paul and continue to join forces with Harden to compete for the championship in the last season of their career. If these two signings come true, the Clippers will have three top defenders, Harden, Bill and Paul at the same time. Harden is very likely to usher in the strongest helper of his career, and the first championship seems to be in front of him.

Although sacrifices are equally present. Powell scored his best career performance with the Clippers last season, averaging 21.8 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. But the Clippers are unwilling to provide it with a long-term contract renewal. In order to free up huge salary space in the summer of 2027, the team's choice to let go is also a trade-off.

Magic bet on the future: Ban Kairo received a sky-high maximum salary of 287 million!

According to famous US media reporter Shams, Orlando Magic reached a five-year maximum salary renewal contract with 2022 No. 1 pick Paul Bankailo, with a maximum amount of US$287 million.

Subsequently, NBA salary expert Marks announced the specific salary for Bankailo in the next five years - the basic salary is 239 million in 5 years: 41.25 million in the first season of 2026-27, and 54.45 million in the last season of 2030-31; if Bankailo is elected as MVP, selected as the best team or won the best defensive player in the 2025-26 season, the contract will be automatically upgraded to 287 million in 5 years.

In fact, the Magic's gamble is not blind. Ban Kairo, who is only 22 years old, averaged 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists last season, becoming the third player in the Magic's history to average 25+ per game in a single season, comparable to McGrady and O'Neal.

Bankero shows his superstar character in the playoffs. Facing the defending champion Celtics, he averaged 29.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, of which G7 scored 38 points and 16 rebounds in his life and death battle. Advanced data can better illustrate its value: when he was present, the Magic netted 8.5 points in 100 rounds; after the game, this number plummeted to -35.47.

And this contract also locks in the core architecture of Magic's future. Bankairo, the "Tredent" composed of Wagner Jr. and Sargers, all signed five-year contracts to secure the core lineup for the championship. As former NBA player Cousins ​​said: "Bankero is a superstar who can get MVP many times. If the Magic strengthens, he can go to another level."

Pacers bad news: Halliburton officially announced the season reimbursement!

Indiana Pacers basketball operations president Prichard announced the bad news: star Haliburton confirmed that he will miss the entire 2025-26 season. He accidentally suffered a right Achilles tendon tear in the seventh game of the finals, and then arranged surgery.

"Don't have hope of him coming back," Pritchard told reporters. "Achilles tendon surgery usually requires a whole year of recovery. Even if the Pacers make another playoff next season, Halliburton's recovery time is less than 10 months."

What's more surprising is that the team officially announced today that they had signed free agent center James Wiseman and provided a one-year basic salary contract. In fact, Wiseman joined the Pacers last season, but he tore his left Achilles tendon in the opening game of the regular season, and played only 148 games in his five-year career.. It is a helpless move for the Pacers to sign him again now. The team's core center Miles Turner switched to the Bucks, with only the mop left at the fifth position.

This former second-tier show ushered in the last chance to redemption in his career. "We saw him in the preseason that he had great potential. He was tall, athletic, and his shooting improved." Pritchard seemed to see hope.

Other transaction information:

1. The Knicks officially appointed Brown as head coach and reached a four-year contract of about $40 million;

2. The Bucks officially announced the termination of Lillard and reached a buyout agreement with Micic;

3. The Jazz officially reached a buyout with Clarkson, and the Knicks signed a one-year contract worth $3.6 million;

4. The Thunder and Ajay Mitchell signed a three-year contract of $8.7 million;

5. The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed veteran Lowry with a one-year basic salary contract.