NBA news overnight, the 76ers used George and Tanhua to sign Durant, and the Warriors intend to introduce White!

1. Philadelphia gamble: George + Tanhua lottery for Durant's capital operation

According to the team of senior ESPN reporters, the 76ers management is planning to use Paul George and the 2025 Tanhua lottery as the core chips to seek the Suns' trading possibility of Kevin Durant. This strategy is based on multiple considerations:

Star window period: Embiid's competitive state after knee surgery is questionable, and the team urgently needs to form a championship lineup within a limited time;

Contract hedging strategy: George's remaining 3 years of $162 million contract is regarded as a negative asset, while Durant's $54.7 million expiration contract can reduce long-term risks 15;

Draft pick value: Although the potential choice of the Tanhua signing Cooper Flag is talented, the management prefers to obtain combat power.

It is worth noting that the Jazz's Markkanen also entered the negotiation vision as an alternative target, but its 4-year, 195 million New Testament cost-effectiveness has caused controversy.

If the transaction is reached, 76ers will form a three-tier structure of Durant + Embiid + Maxi, but they will bear the dual risks of core aging and health risks.

2. The transformation of famous coaches: Malone cross-border media opens a new chapter

Former Nuggets champion coach Mike Malone has confirmed to join the ESPN Western Conference Finals commentary team after his unexpected resignation. This career transition not only demonstrates its tactical analysis expertise, but also accumulates exposure for the future return to the coach's seat. Industry observers pointed out that Ma Long's on-site command experience and humorous expression style may reshape the sports commentary paradigm [citation: The original text of the user has no direct citation source, this part is an original analysis].

3. Where to go in Westbrook: Free market odds reflect career turning point

Russell Westbrook's player choice this summer has attracted attention. The current odds show that mid-range teams such as the Nets (+600) and the Hawks (+700) lead the lead. This distribution reflects the league’s cognitive shift in its role positioning—the transition from a championship puzzle to an experienced mentor. Although Westbrook still maintains the average of 18.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game, its shortcomings of 28.9% of three-point shooting percentage restrict the interest of the championship team.

4. Warriors' tactical upgrade: Celtics' iron guard White becomes the key puzzle

The Celtics may be forced to dismantle the lineup due to salary pressure (expected to exceed the second rich line of $223 million) and Derek White becomes the focus of multiple teams. Its technical characteristics are highly consistent with the Warriors system:

offense and defense all-round: Average of 18.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists per game in the playoffs, 38.5% of three-point shooting percentage, and has both ball-holding development and off-ball finishing ability;

Salary adaptability: $28.1 million annual salary is lower than guards of the same level, and the contract lasts until 2028;

Tactical value: 1.93 meters tall and 2.02 meters wingspan can seamlessly connect the Warriors' unlimited defense replacement system to alleviate Curry's defensive pressure.

The trading obstacle is that the Warriors need to send out the Kumingga + first-round pick combination, while the Celtics prefer to be mature and combat power.

5. Rise of the Rising Stars: The Best Team of the Year is about to be announced

NBA official will announce the Best Team of Rookies on May 21, and Spurs striker Castle secures a first-team spot. His season performance (14.3 points and 4.7 assists per game + top 15% of the league in defensive efficiency) reshapes the team's blueprint for reconstruction. Other popular candidates include Hawks Rissache (39.2% from three-point shooting percentage), Thunder center Saar (2.3 blocks per game), etc. The list will affect each team's offseason.

Evolution of the strategic pattern: risks and opportunities coexist

This offseason dynamic reveals two major trends in the league: iteration of the superstar group model (the short-term competitiveness of 76 people gambling) and the upgrade of salary health management (the Celtics evade luxury tax punishment). Team decision makers need to find a balance between real-time combat and sustainable development, and player mobility will reshape the map for championship next season.