/ESPN NBA New Season Forecast/ Most scouts think Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best in the game and that Los Angeles Clippers will win the championship.

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After years of epidemic, the NBA has returned to its previous schedule this year, experiencing a full off-season and training schedule. In the face of the upcoming season, ESPN collected the opinions of 15 coaches, scouts and executives to compile their insiders’ outlook on the new season.

In the “Who’s the best player in the NBA right now” category, 11 of the 15 respondents voted for the Bucks (Giannis Antetokounmpo), with Stephen Curry coming in second with three votes.

I think Kevin Durant’s shooting touch and scoring ability make him the best player in the league in terms of talent, but Giannis Antetokounmpo’s willpower, mental strength, day-in and day-out training, and effort to help his teammates grow…make Giannis Antetokounmpo a very difficult player to beat,” said a scout from the Western Conference. Antetokounmpo will be hard to beat.

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As for the scouts who voted for Stephen Curry, the reason is simple: Stephen Curry “knows how to win”, after all, he has already won four championship rings in his 13-year career and has an outstanding cumulative record of 545 wins and 281 losses, which may be the reason why the Golden Nugget star (Nikola Jokic), who is the MVP of the year, has not received similar evaluation.

In addition, in the divisional championship prediction, 8 respondents believe that Los Angeles Clippers will dominate the West Division, PHO Phoenix Suns and GS Golden State Warriors received 3 votes each, while the East Division championship presents a two-way tie, with 7 respondents favoring the Bucks and BOS Boston Celtics. As for who will dominate the new season, five respondents voted for the Los Angeles Clippers, while the MIL Milwaukee Bucks and BOS Boston Celtics came in second with four votes and the GS Golden State Warriors, who are seeking to defend their title, received only two votes.

The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to welcome back a healthy Kawhi Leonrad this year, and with the addition of John Wall, many people are looking forward to their performance in the new season. I don’t think he cares about the award, but if it’s the MVP of the playoffs, he’s the best of the best.

2022 NBA free market opened! Where will players go next?

The 2022 NBA free agency market opened at 6:00 a.m. on July 1, and teams can negotiate and reach verbal agreements with free agents.

RFA restricted free agents can accept a Qualifying Offer (QO) from their original team or reach a contract with another team. The official announcement of signings, trades and extensions can be made until July 7 at 00:00 Taiwan time.

The following is a list of the major changes, contract extensions, and deals in the market this year by division and group.

Eastern
Atlantic Group

Boston Celtiac

Signings/trade wins.

Malcolm Brogdon: Acquired in a trade with the Indiana Slippers

Sam Hauser: 3-year, $6 million contract extension

Luke Kornet: 2-year contract extension

Danilo Gallinari: 2-year, $13.3 million contract extension

Noah Vonleh: 1-year deal

Departures: Daniel Theis

Daniel Theis: Traded to Indiana Skaters

Aaron Nesmith: Traded to Indiana Skaters

Nik Stauskas: Traded to Indiana Yoyos

Malik Fitts: Traded to Indiana Yoyos

Juwan Morgan: traded to Indiana Yoyos

Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers sign defensive standout P.J. Tucker.(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers sign defensive standout P.J. Tucker (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Signed/traded for.

DeAnthony Melton: Acquired in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies

P.J. Tucker: 3-year, $33.2 million deal

Danuel House Jr.: 2-year, $8.5 million contract

Trevelin Queen: unknown amount to join the contract

James Harden: 2-year, $68.6 million contract extension (2023-24 player option)

James Harden extends his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for 2 years. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
James Harden extends his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for two more years. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Departures: Danny Green

Danny Green: traded to Memphis Grizzlies

DeAndre Jordan: Joins the Denver Nugget

Toronto Tyranids

Chris Boucher stays with the Toronto Tyranids. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Chris Boucher stays with the Toronto Tyrannosaurs. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Signed/traded for.

Chris Boucher: 3-year, $35.25 million contract extension

Thaddeus Young: 2-year, $16 million contract extension

Otto Porter Jr.: 2-year, $12.3 million deal

Juancho Hernangomez: 1-year deal

Leaving the team

Armoni Brooks: Released

Brooklyn Nets

Signed/traded for

Royce O’Neale: Acquired in trade with Utah Jazz

Nic Claxton: 2 years, $20 million extension

Patty Mills: 2-year, $14.5 million extension

Edmond Sumner: unknown contract to join

T.J. Warren: 1-year, unknown contract

Kessler Edwards: Multi-year contract agreement

T.J. Warren (ball carrier) joins the Brooklyn Nets on a one-year deal. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
T.J. Warren (ball carrier) joins the Brooklyn Nets on a one-year deal. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Departures: Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond: 2-year, $6.6 million deal to join the Chicago Bulls

Bruce Brown: 2-year, $13 million (or more) deal with the Denver Nuggets

Goran Dragic: 1-year, $2.9 million deal with the Chicago Bulls

New York Nick

The New York Knicks won the Jalen Brunson battle on the first day of NBA free agency. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
The New York Knicks won the Jalen Brunson battle on the first day of NBA free agency. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Signed/traded for.

Jalen Brunson: 4-year, $104 million deal

Mitchell Robinson: 4-year, $60 million contract extension

Isaiah Hartenstein: 2-year, $16 million deal

Departures

Kemba Walker: traded to Detroit Pistons

Nerlens Noel: traded to Detroit Pistons

Alec Burks: Traded to Detroit Pistons

Taj Gibson: Released

Central Division

Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks keep Bobby Portis on a 4-year deal.(Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Milwaukee Bucks keep Bobby Portis on a 4-year deal (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Signed/traded for.

Joe Ingles: 1-year contract of unknown amount to join

Bobby Portis: 4-year, $49 million contract extension

Serge Ibaka: 1-year, unknown contract extension

Pat Connaughton: 3-year, $28.5 million early extension

Departures

Rayjon Tucker: Released

Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have tied their star Zach LaVine to a five-year deal.(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
The Chicago Bulls have tied up star Zach LaVine to a five-year deal (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Signed/traded for.

Zach LaVine: 5-year, $215.2 million contract extension

Andre Drummond: 2-year, $6.6 million deal to join the team

Derrick Jones Jr.: 2-year, $6.6 million contract extension

Goran Dragic: 1-year, $2.9 million deal

Departures: Troy Brown Jr.

Troy Brown Jr.: Joins the Los Angeles Lakers

Cleveland Cavaliers

Signed/traded for

Ricky Rubio: 3-year, $18.4 million deal to return

Robin Lopez: 1-year deal

Darius Garland: Early extension: 5 years, $193 million (up to $231 million)

Leaving the team

Indiana Skaters

Signed/traded for

Jalen Smith: 2-year, $9.6 million contract extension

Daniel Theis: Acquired in trade with Boston Celtiac

Aaron Nesmith: Acquired in a trade with Boston Celts

Nik Stauskas: Acquired in a trade with Boston Celtiac

Malik Fitts: Acquired in trade with Boston Celtik

Juwan Morgan: Acquired in a trade with Boston Celtik

Andrew Nembhard: Signed to a 4-year, $8.6 million contract

Departures

Ricky Rubio: 3 year, $18.4 million deal back to Cleveland Cavaliers

Malcolm Brogdon: Traded to Boston Celtiac

T.J. Warren: Joins the Brooklyn Nets

Duane Washington Jr.: Two-way contract to join Phoenix Suns

Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons keep Marvin Bagley III on a 3-year deal.(Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Detroit Pistons keep Marvin Bagley III on a 3-year deal (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Signed/traded for.

Marvin Bagley III: 3-year, $37 million contract extension

Kevin Knox: 2-year, $6 million deal to join the team

Nerlens Noel: Acquired in trade with New York Knicks

Alec Burks: Acquired in a trade with New York Nick

Buddy Boeheim: Two-way deal

Rodney McGruder: 1-year contract extension

Departures

Jerami Grant: Traded to Portland Trailblazers

Southeast Division

Miami Heat

Miami Heat retain Victor Oladipo on a one-year deal.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Miami Heat retain Victor Oladipo on a one-year contract.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Signed/traded for.

Caleb Martin: 3-year, $20.5 million contract extension

Victor Oladipo: 2-year, $18 million contract extension

Dewayne Dedmon: 2-year, $9 million contract extension

“Captain Udonis Haslem returns to the Heat for his 20th season. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
“Captain Udonis Haslem returns to the Heat for his 20th season. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Udonis Haslem: One-year, $2.9 million contract extension

Departures: P.J. Tucker

P.J. Tucker: 3 years, $33.2 million to join the Philadelphia 76ers

Atlanta Eagles

Atlanta Eagles acquire All-Star guard Dejounte Murray in trade.(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Atlanta Eagles acquire All-Star guard Dejounte Murray in trade (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Signed/traded for.

Dejounte Murray: Acquired in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs

Justin Holiday: Acquired in trade with Sacramento Kings

Mo Harkless: Acquired in trade with Sacramento Kings

Aaron Holiday: 1-year deal

Frank Kaminsky: 1-year deal

Trent Forrest: Signed to a two-way contract

Departures

Kevin Huerter: Traded to Sacramento Kings

Delon Wright: 2-year, $16 million deal to join the Washington Wizards

Danilo Gallinari: Traded to San Antonio Spurs

Kevin Knox: 2-year, $6 million deal with Detroit Pistons

Jock Landale: traded to Phoenix Suns

Gorgui Dieng: Joins the San Antonio Spurs

Charlotte Hornets

Signed/traded for.

Departed from the team

Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards keep ace Bradley Beal for 5 years.(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Washington Wizards keep ace Bradley Beal for 5 years (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Signed/traded for.

Bradley Beal: 5-year, $251 million contract extension

Will Barton: Acquired in trade with Denver Nugget

Monte Morris: Acquired in a trade with the Denver Nugget

Delon Wright: 2-year, $16 million deal

Raul Neto: Joins

Anthony Gill: 2 year deal for unknown amount to stay

Taj Gibson: 1-year deal

Departures

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: traded to Denver Nugget

Ish Smith: traded to Denver Nugget

Thomas Bryant: Joins Los Angeles Lakers

Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic signed Mo Bamba to another 2-year deal.

Signed/traded for

Mo Bamba: 2-year, $21 million contract extension

Gary Harris: 2-year, $26 million extension

Bol Bol: 2-year contract extension

Departures

Robin Lopez: 1-year deal to join the Cleveland Cavaliers

Western Conference
Pacific Division

Golden State Warriors

Signed/traded for

Kevon Looney: 3-year, $25.5 million contract extension

Donte DiVincenzo: 2-year, $9.3 million deal to join the team

JaMychal Green: expected to sign