Some teams in the CBA have already played 16 rounds, and the differences between the teams are very obvious. It has been confirmed early that 8 teams will not qualify for the playoffs, while the championship contenders have also been identified. The focus now is on the final rankings and the playoff matchups.
For Liaoning Men's Basketball, the operations this season have been somewhat confusing. Keeping Ferg is beyond reproach, and there is no problem with giving up the priority renewal rights for Morand. Continuous renewals have caused Morand's salary to become too high, becoming a burden on the team. Under the new foreign player policy, it is no longer possible to sign suitable foreign players.
However, with the departure of Sha Yuek and Aqiu'er, the depth of the team's lineup has suddenly become thin. This is compounded by the absence of Zhao Jiwei, Zhang Zhenlin, and Cong Mingchen, making Liaoning Men's Basketball struggle.
Fortunately, the addition of Wells has become the best signing of the season, offering high returns at a low cost.
Now Patton has arrived in Shenyang, and the registration issues are expected to be resolved soon. However, it remains to be seen whether this Patton can meet expectations.
It is now rumored that James-Weber, a former teammate of Ferg, will also join.
Weber stands at 2 meters 06 tall and is 31 years old, currently in his prime. He can play as a small forward and power forward. Weber was an undrafted NBA player in 2016. In 2020, he represented the American men's basketball team with Liaoning's foreign player Ferg in the Americas Cup qualifiers.
Zhao Jiwei is expected to return soon, while the specific times for Zhang Zhenlin and Cong Mingchen are still uncertain. However, if the two foreign players meet expectations, they will welcome the strongest lineup of the new season.
Point Guard: Zhao Jiwei, Wang Lanchen
Shooting Guard: Ferg, Wells
Small Forward: Weber, Wells can also play as a substitute
Power Forward: Li Xiaoxu, Fu Hao
Center: Han Dejun, Patton
If Zhang Zhenlin returns in the playoffs, the new season still holds hope for defending the title.