（原文发表于2月6日，作者为ESPN的Kevin Pelton，文章内容不代表译者观点）距离今年的NBA交易截止日越来越近，一些重大交易已经改变了联盟的未来格局。独行侠完成了两笔引人注目的交易，其中包括一桩震惊全联盟的三方交易——东契奇被送到湖人换来了安东尼-戴维斯。此外，独行侠还从76人获得凯莱布-马丁。
其他重要交易中，包括福克斯加盟马刺，以及拉文由公牛转会至国王。而巴特勒与热火之间的一场闹剧也画上句号，他通过一笔四方交易加入勇士。在截止日前夕，还有英格拉姆加盟猛龙和雄鹿将米德尔顿送往奇才以换取库兹马等重磅操作。ESPN记者Kevin Pelton对这些主要交易进行了评分，并分析所有涉及球队及球员所带来的影响。
贸易详情
- 雄鹿得到：凯尔·库兹玛、小帕特里克·鲍德温、2025年次轮签
- 奇才得到：克里斯·米德尔顿、AJ·约翰逊、2028年的首轮互换权
密尔沃基雄鹿 评分：C
This transaction feels more like a financial maneuver disguised as basketball. The Bucks traded away Middleton's $31.7 million salary for Kuzma’s $23.5 million (plus part of his 15% trade kicker), significantly reducing their luxury tax bill by nearly $30 million this season and avoiding the second apron threshold.
The calculation around the second apron could potentially benefit the Bucks in their playoff run this year, provided they keep Kuzma from collecting too much additional guaranteed money that would push them over it again—if Milwaukee doesn’t take back more salary than they send out, they can freely package contracts moving forward while looking to fill Middleton's playmaking role with another deal.
If no further game-changing trades occur, it seems like an acknowledgment from Milwaukee that winning a championship is currently beyond reach for them; since teaming up Lillard with Giannis has not yet yielded any significant results without Middleton fully healthy or being flipped for another star player—all options now off the table.
MIDELTON'S PERFORMANCE AND TEAM STATUS
The recent performances of Middleton have seen some improvement: he scored over 20 points in three of his last four games after struggling post-surgery on both ankles earlier this season. However, during a recent trip where Milwaukee went just 1-3 on road games against weaker opponents, he failed to score at all in two losses—a troubling sign given how crucial he's expected to be heading into playoffs.
"除了去年12月在NBA杯决赛中战胜雷霆外，没有任何迹象表明雄鹿是真正争冠球队。" - Kevin Pelton
KUZMA’S ROLE IN THE BUCKS' FUTURE PLANS
Addition of Kuzma does little to alter these dynamics; ever since trading Jrue Holiday for Lillard they've lacked players contributing effectively across both ends defensively/offensively.
Kuzma may only rate as average shooter (33% career) & defender overall but lacks ability create own shot which already exists within team via Portis’ contributions off bench—not even mentioning Lillard/Giannis duo itself!
POSSIBLE REASONS FOR HOPE AMONG FANS OF MILWAUKEE BASKETBALL COMMUNITY:
- Zheir shooting percentages are lower compared previous seasons although optimistic signs exist indicating rebound potential based upon quality shots taken versus defenders faced .
According Second Spectrum metrics , current looks generated indicate best opportunities come during stint played previously under Wizards uniform!
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WASHINGTON WIZARDS RATING :B H2 >
A J Johnson fits rebuilding strategy better suited towards young talent development rather than veterans dominating roster space elsewhere ; drafted @ #23 spot selecting him past summer following solid tenure professional league down under Australia ! Currently possesses strong foundation alongside fellow rookies making headway together toward future success–all aged twenty years old or younger !!! AJ will likely receive ample floor time throughout remaining campaign allowing growth experience vs NBA competition level exposure!
