Pau Gasol to the Spurs: Gasol will most likely take up future Hall Of Famer Tim Duncan’s role. While Duncan may still come off the bench, it was evident through last season that he is not the same player he used to be. Gasol gives the Spurs a better jump shooter, as he knocked down a career high 24 threes last season. On the defensive end, Gasol can be an asset, but he must play with the right players. Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green are just the type of people he needs. Gasol fits perfectly into this Spurs team.

Rajon Rondo signs with the Bulls: This was a horrible signing for the Bulls. Replacing Derrick Rose, a scoring, attacking point guard, with Rondo, a passing, not as attacking player, is not what they needed. Rondo struggles to turn his talent into team success, and adding him does not make the team younger or more athletic, which was the goal of the Bulls management this year. It will be tough for the Bulls to make the playoffs this year.

Harrison Barnes signs with the Mavs: The Dallas Mavericks signed Barnes to a max contract this offseason, in the hope that he will fit the team and give them a scoring edge. Barnes gives this team a good three point shooter with an effective mid-range and average defense, but he is only 24, and he will get better. Barnes will be a great addition to the Mavs, but they need to sort out some things to make themselves into a playoff team.

Al Horford to Boston: Al Horford fits the Celtics perfectly. They have an All Star pointguard in Isaiah Thomas, and you can expect to see a lot of Horford-Thomas pick and rolls, as Horford has proved to be a one of the leagues best shooting big men. Horford also runs the floor, and while the Celtics do not usually post up, Horford can create mismatches across the floor, and maybe score from a post up himself. On defense, Horford is one of the league’s best defensive centers, and he is perfect for a Celtics team that sometimes struggles with defense. This move makes the Celtics a title contender.

Dwight Howard to the Hawks: Dwight Howard signed with the Hawks, replacing Al Horford. Offensively, there will be many pick and rolls with Howard and new-starter Dennis Schroeder. Schroeder is a great driving guard, and he will have an option to drive or throw an alley oop to Howard. Hawks Head Coach Mike Buddenholzer will design many plays for Dwight Howard, and the defense will be great, as the Hawks were the second best defensive team last year.

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