With the training camp starting soon, the list is likely to be maintained until the opening game of the 2023-24 season.
Sakramento advanced to the playoffs for the first time in 17 years with the highest offensive rating (118.6 points) in NBA history last season. The attack, led by D'Aaron Parks, who grew up since last season, Domantas Sabonis and Kevin Herder, who were perfectly adapted to the team, and Malik Monk, who was active as a bench scorer, was impressive. 토토사이트
At the same time, he also confirmed that if he showed a good performance in defense, he could go higher last season. Sacramento ranked 24th in defensive grade (116 points) last season. However, Sacramento, who was strong in away games, changed completely as they prepared for the playoffs. They strengthened their defense in the first round of the playoffs against defending champion Golden State Warriors led by Stephen Curry. After a great match that lasted until Game 7, Sacramento promised next season.
This summer, Sacramento tried to strengthen its defense by recruiting players. They sought out Golden State's Draymond Green, Washington Wizards' Kyle Kuzma, and Milwaukee Bucks' Chris Middleton and Brook Lopez, but all signed contracts with their original teams. In the end, Sacramento decided to keep the original core by re-signing Harris Barnes.
Sacramento's eyes then moved simultaneously. After careful moves, he signed 2023 Euroleague MVP Shasha Bezenkov and improved his squad by acquiring Chris Duarte from the Indiana Pacers through a trade.
He then renewed his contract with Alex Len, who played only 6.2 minutes per game in 26 games in the regular league last season. Ren endured a difficult time of 51 DNPs last season (not being able to play at the discretion of the coach. In the last seven games of the regular league, he was given more than twice the average playing time (13.7 minutes). At the same time, he recorded a 61.1% success rate of field pitches and raised Sacramento's defense with 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.
With Ren's rim protection and box-out capabilities again this season, Sacramento also recruited Jervale McGee, who shines in the "three-time NBA championship" that can compete or help him with playing time.
Overall, Sacramento replaced Chimeji Metu with Bezenkopro and Terence Davis with Duarte. Bezenkov's NBA challenge has just begun, and Duarte did not receive more opportunities than the rookie season in Indiana last season, but showed that he has potential for defense. On top of that, Sacramento's proud best defender, Davion Mitchell, also vowed to further improve his defense, which has already reached the highest level, raising Sacramento fans' expectations to the highest level.
Meanwhile, Sacramento, who already has the best offense, does not seem to have to be the best defense in the NBA next season. If they can make it to the top 20 in defensive ratings and maintain their league average of 15th, they are believed to have a chance at the top of the Western Conference and the NBA championship.