Durant, Schröder, Lillard: The Top Transfers of the 2023/2024 NBA Season

Durant, Schröder, Lillard These are the top transfers of the new NBA season

There were some spectacular changes before the 2023/2024 NBA season. We show the top transfers of the current season. From Kevin Durant to Dennis Schröder to Damian Lillard.

Dennis Schröder (from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Toronto Raptors):

Type of transfer: Post-contract move, New contract: Two-year contract ($26 million)

At the Lakers, Dennis Schröder was able to impress alongside superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. He confirmed this performance at the World Cup with the German national team. Now he has a contract with another team. In Toronto, Canada. There he teams up with the Austrian Jakob Pötl and all-star Pascal Siakam. The game system of the new Raptors coach, Darko Rajakovic, is very European, which suits Schröder very well. Rajakovic’s game idea is a quick passing game, which differs significantly from typical NBA basketball. Here the focus is more on the individual actions of the star player.

Kevin Durant (from the Brooklyn Nets to the Phoenix Suns):

Art des Transfers: Trade

The “super team” experiment with Kyrie Irving and James Harden with the Brooklyn Nets didn’t work. So Durant was the last one left in New York. He demanded an immediate trade and Nets officials found one. Durant was sent to the Suns in Phoenix, where another super team is waiting for him. There he teams up with Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, who only joined later. With this squad, Phoenix is ​​one of the favorites for the championship this year. However, this forecast should be viewed with caution, because the Nets were also among these favorites with Durant last year.

Christian Wood (from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers)

Type of transfer: Post-contract move, New contract: One-year contract ($5.7 million)

At his old club, the Dallas Mavericks, the interaction between Wood and the two superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving did not work. So he looked for a new club during the summer break. He found this with the Los Angeles Lakers. There he plays again with big names. He should support LeBron James and Anthony Davis with minutes off the bench without the Lakers’ offense faltering. Despite his size, he is known for his consistent and accurate throwing and can also create chances for himself. With him, the team from Los Angeles gets a player who expands the width of the squad.

Dillon Brooks (from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Houston Rockets)

Type of transfer: Post-contract move, New contract: Four-year contract ($80 million)

With his statements against many NBA stars such as Lebron James, Dillon Brooks is considered the most hated player in the NBA. “I don’t care about him (Lebron James). He is old. He’s going to be upset and angry because of me.” Were his words before the playoff series against the Lakers last year, which he and the Grizzlies from Memphis lost significantly. Despite his arrogant nature, one cannot deny his abilities, especially on defense. At the World Cup this year he performed well by always defending the opposing team’s best player properly.

Fred VanVleet (from Toronto Raptors to Houston Rockets)

Type of transfer: Post-contract move, New contract: Three-year contract ($130 million)

Fred VanVleet signed a three-year contract with the Rockets, making it the largest contract ever signed by a player who was not previously selected in the NBA Draft. He impresses with offensive skills such as the three-point throw or precise passes to his teammates. He also has a lot of experience and knows how to win. He showed this quality in 2019 when he won the NBA title with the Toronto Raptors as the most important development player.

Damian Lillard (from the Portland Trailblazers to the Milwaukee Bucks)

Art des Transfers: Trade

A celebrated hero in Portland, but without success. The Trailblazers’ executive team has failed to build a functioning team around Lillard in recent years. Now the logical consequence follows: Damian Lillard wanted to leave. Those in charge complied with his request and traded him to the Bucks in Milwaukee alongside “Greek Freak” Giannis Antetokounmpo. With him it should now be possible to finally bring titles into Lillard’s showcase. Lillard is known for his three-point shot, which he also sets several meters behind the three-point line and still converts reliably. He also has impressive athleticism, with which he often attacks the basket.

Jrue Holiday (From the Milwaukee Bucks to the Boston Celtics)

Art des Transfers: Trade

Jrue Holiday first came to the Portland Trailblazers in the trade for Damien Lillard before he was traded again. In the second trade, the NBA veteran landed in Boston and, with the two superstars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, forms another squad that is considered one of the title favorites. The 33-year-old is a bit old, but is one of the top personnel in the NBA, especially on the defensive side of the field. He also impresses on the offensive with precise passes to put his teammates in the spotlight.

Kristaps Porzingis (From the Washington Wizards to the Boston Celtics)

Art des Transfers: Trade

At the World Cup, Poringis was only able to provide his Latvian team with mental support due to an injury. Now he has landed in Boston via trade. He came from Washington, where he performed well on the floor. Dort averaged 23 points and 8 rebounds. Just like Jrue Holiday, he is joining the Celtics and is expected to bring the long-awaited title to Boston. The last title was 15 years ago.

Bradley Beal (from the Washington Wizards to the Phoenix Suns)

Art des Transfers: Trade

With Bradley Beal, another superstar is coming to Arizona. With Kevin Durant, the Pheonix Suns have already won one of the best players in the league. Beal has consistently been one of the best scorers in the league in recent years, but was unable to achieve any success due to the quality of his previous team. In Phoenix he teams up with the aforementioned Durant and also Devin Booker. This means that three of the best scorers in the NBA are on one team.

Chris Paul (From the Washington Wizards to the Golden State Warriors)

Art des Transfers: Trade

Chris Paul also experienced a double trade in the offseason. He came to Washington from Phoenix in the trade for Bradly Beal. Then another exchange followed. Namely with the Golden State Warriors. The “Point God” is joining the best thrower of all time, Stephen Curry. Paul is known for his build-up game. This is noticeable in the numbers of his assists. Over his entire career, he averages 9.5 assists per game.

Jordan Poole (From the Golden State Warriors to the Washington Wizards)

Art des Transfers: Trade

After the dispute with teammate and leading player Draymond Green, his reputation in the Warriors team was severely damaged. Consequently, he came to the US capital in exchange with Chris Paul. Poole is one of the most exciting young players in the NBA. He averaged 20 points last season. The team from Washington DC is currently undergoing a rebuild and Poole is expected to be at the center of it along with teammate Kyle Kuzma.

Derrick Rose (From the New York Knicks to the Memphis Grizzlies)

Type of transfer: Post-contract move, New contract: Two-year contract ($6.5 million)

In 2011, at age 22, Derrick Rose became the NBA’s youngest ever NBA MVP. After two serious injuries to both knees, Rose never found his old performance level again. The 35-year-old was best known for his athletic abilities. His enormous jumping power and flexibility made his move to the basket easier. He no longer has these skills due to his age and injuries. Nevertheless, he can use his experience to help the young team from Memphis. In particular, he can act as a mentor for the up-and-coming talent, Ja Morant. He is currently serving a penalty for misconduct off the pitch, but will soon take part in the game again.

John Collins (From the Atlanta Hawks to the Utah Jazz)

Art des Transfers: Trade

With the move to the Utah Jazz, the forward, John Collins, returns to his home state of Utah. Collins brings a lot of aggression and physicality under the basket to the Jazz. His style of play is supported by his athleticism. He also showed this at the Slam Dunk Contest in 2019. He had his best season in the 2019/20 season, where he scored an average of 22 points in 41 games.

Last updated: October 28, 2023

2023-10-28 09:18:00
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