The Hunt in Boston and gihas begun. In the East, the <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/nba-dallas-mavericks-winning-streak-ends-abruptly/" title="NBA: Dallas Mavericks winning streak ends abruptly”>New York Knicks dream of tripping and are aiming straight ahead’ring; Milwaukee wants to relaunch itself and Miami is leafing through the daisy waiting to understand what to dohas with Butler. Phila focuses on Embiid and George. In the West, Dallas and Minnesota seem the mostu accredited. The Mavs promise battle after the’arrival of Thompson who joins the Big Two Irving and Doncic. The Wolves dream big with Edwards-Towns-Gobert, Denver seeks redemption while the Lakers still seem to be too far from the glories of’a time
Finally And divided the NBA. The Boston Celtics, reigning champions, are still the favorites to win the’ring. The green and whites make no secret of wanting to create a dynasty worthy of those so dear to Red Auerbach. To do this, they will have to be impeccable. Repeat yourself, even moreu after an exhilarating season like the one that ended in the archives, not and never easy. In Boston they let it be known that they have rather broad shoulders and are not afraid of lapses in concentration. The Celtics have confirmed the protagonists of their eighteenth title. Jayson Tatum, the star of the stars on the roster, has signed a contract renewal worth over 300 million dollars. With Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis even moreu determined after having put on the’ring on their finger, the green and whites really have little to fear.
New York, New York. In the East there are two teams that can create some problems for the champions. The New York Knicks have shown that they are ready to make that leap in qualityhas which has been missing in the Big Apple since the memorable times of Patrick Ewing. THE’franchise man, Jalen Brunson, has renewed his contract. Same fate and fell to OG Anunoby. The billiard shot, the icing on the cake l’they have signed Mikal Bridges who adds flexibilityhas and good defensive skills. THE’arrival of veteran Markus Morris adds experience in managing some moments of the race. The recovery of Julius Randle el’Landry Shamet arrives, who adds qualityhas to the external department, allow coach Thibodeau to sleep soundly. If we really wanted to look for the classic hair in the’egg, we should highlight the’absence of a reliable center. THE’farewell to Isaiah Hartenstein and the precarious physical conditions of Mitchell Robinson, do not guarantee certainties in the painting. The Knicks are quite convinced that without Randle and Robinson’s injuries they would have done moreu road in the last playoffs. A belief that Thibodeau wants to further strengthen by starting with great enthusiasm. The Knicks aim to make it clear who they are and where they want to go. The race d’debut against the Boston Celticshas a good test for both teams.
Giannis e company. The Milwaukee Bucks are the third wheel. The team so dear to the famous Arthur Fonzie Fonzarelli must redeem himself after the recent disappointments that have characterized recent years. At 28 years old Giannis Antetokounmpo And gihas became MVP twice. After the’ring of 2021, at fifty’exactly years after the first triumph, the Bucks failed to repeat it also due to excessive bad luck. First l’Khris Middleton’s injury in 2022, then Giannis’ injury in 2023, prevented Milwaukee from celebrating again. Last year and was perhaps the mostu disappointing. Many were expecting the Bucks in the Eastern final against the Celtics, especially after having snatched Damian Lillard from the tight court of Pat Riley who wanted to take him to Florida to compose a dream team with Jimmy Butler. Lillard’s own injuries, three-time All-Star Khri’s ordeals Middleton, they didn’t allow the Bucks to throw their hearts over the first obstacle called the Indiana Pacers.
The others. A Miami c‘And and’heavy air. The relationships between the Heat management el’Franchise man Jimmy Butler doesn’t seem to be anymoreu idyllic. Butler expected the renewal of the contract expiring in 2025. Riley considers the issue not a priority. Despite the’option that would allow Butler to extend the contract for a’another season at 52 million dollars, the sensations are not positive. There are more and more of them from Los Angelesu rumors of a courtship by the Lakers are insistent. Some would swear that to bring Butler to the cityhas of the angels even Lebron James would have moved. The chosen one would like a third star on the roster for one last dance. We’ll see. With or without Butler, the Heat don’t seem to be able to worry, at least on paper, the Celtics and Knicks. Philadelphia hopes Joel Embiid doesn’t stumble into a’another unlucky season. With the center at full capacity and with the’Tyrese Maxey el explosion’arrival of Paul George from the Clippers, the Sixers could return to play a season worthy of those that made the fans dream when’your Allen Iverson.
Dall’other part of’ocean. In the West, Dallas and Minnesota have the right numbers to reach the Finals. Very dependenthas from athletic fitness and any injuries but, spells aside, both rosters can count on Big Three of absolute level. In Dallas, Doncic and Irving are called to consecrate their talent. To do this, the Texan management has decided to support him with those, like Klay Thompson, who have broad shoulders and a rich trophy case. The four-time NBA champion, five-time All Star, two-time medalist’gold hanging around his neck, he knows well how to handle the pressure of the Finals. The Mavs still dream of a challenge with Boston or whoever, this time ready to do better than last season when they were overwhelmed and swept away by the fury of the Celtics. In Minnesota they didn’t see a roster like thisì competitive since the days of Kevin Garnett. The three musketeers Edwards, Towns and Gobert will begin the season of – hopefully for them – maturityhas against the Los Angeles Lakers of Lebron James.
Thunder young and strong. One step below Dallas and Wolves are Oklahoma and Clippers. The Thunder have completed the roster with Hartenstein and Caruso, while the Clippers, who will debut in the new arena, are increasinglyu dependent on Leonard’s days of grace and Barba Harden. In Denver they wonder if it will be enoughhas Nikola Jokic to still aim for the title. For many, the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, capable of taking away moreu occasions the chestnuts from the fire, and a hard blow to absorb. Not even there’arrival of Russell Westbrook, called to replace Caldwell-Pope, And served to allay the concerns of Nuggets fans.
For the Lakers, few lights and many shadows. Closing with the Lakers, more and moreu Lebron James employees despite the’ethas important of the Chosen One. Jeanie Buss, in a recent interview given to L.A. Timeshe said that after the conquest of’Olympic gold, Lebron might be the best ever. THE’rookie JJ Reddick on the bench will havehas a practically unchanged roster available. Christian Koloko adds centimeters under the basket in what, for the Lakers, and the constant problem of the center. C‘and he is curioushas around Bronny James, Lebron’s son. The Summer League does not and was certainly exhilarating for those who carry an important and cumbersome surname on their shoulders at the same time. We’ll see if it holds uphas the pressures or willhas diverted to G League. Who will have ithas several after a season spent moreu in the infirmary than on the parquet and Gabe Vincent. The former Heat guard guarantees recoveries, outside shots and rock-solid defense. Let the curtain rise, welcome back NBA.
By Raffaele Garinella
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