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Chapter 612 Preliminary Lineup Determination
On a sunny morning, Su Yang and Xin Ji waited for Thomas Jr. in the president's office to discuss re-signing.

What is more surprising is that Thomas Jr. did not bring his agent with him, but brought his children with him, saying that he wanted to witness.

Hinkie joked casually: "Aren't you afraid of being deceived by us without an agent? This is tens of millions of dollars."

"I may not trust you that much, but I absolutely trust the coach. He will definitely not lie to me." Thomas Jr. also smiled, turned to Su Yang and said, "Besides, the guy with the third overall pick in this draft, Jaylen Brown, didn't Hiring an agent, it gave me an inspiration, maybe I don't need an agent to manage my own contract, just like Dirk, this time I can try first."

Su Yang nodded and went straight to the point: "The contract is going to be re-signed for two years, 1200 million in the first year and 1300 million in the second year. The 1+1 contract that is often mentioned in recent reports.

That arrangement, on the one hand, allows you to have a career of more than 0-6 years after the end of the next season. At that time, you can better sign a 6% maximum salary contract for more than 30 years. On the other hand, we will start after the end of the next season. Paying the luxury tax may not be able to guarantee the current lineup at that time, you can make your own choice depending on the situation, and we plan to renew the contract with Covington, he is more sought-after, we don’t have much salary space left, plus We also have to reserve 400 million in the free market,"

This is the biggest contract we can offer.

Of course, if Covington's contract extension is not negotiated, we will re-offer you, what do you think? "

Nothing is hidden.

The 1200 million contract was directly pointed out because Covington had to be renewed, otherwise Thomas could be given more.

The rationale for giving players options doesn't lie either.

Thomas entered the league in 11. After the 17 season, he can meet the conditions of signing a 30% maximum salary. If teams like the Celtics are willing to give him a maximum salary, then Su Yang will send Thomas Jr. away. That is the real deal. BIG MONEY.

It is also a fact that it is difficult to maintain the current lineup after the 17th season.

At that time, if Antetokounmpo renews his contract in advance, the big contract will take effect, which will directly increase the salary cap by nearly 2000 million, and will pay a lot of luxury tax. It will last for one season at most. If there is no three consecutive championships, the current luxury team will probably be demolished. line-up.

Anyway, Su Yang felt that there was no need to cheat in this kind of thing, everyone treated each other with sincerity, and he also asked for endorsements to make up for it.

Compared to Thomas Jr., another time and space who has never won a tens of millions of contracts, this has completely changed his destiny.

"I totally accept it!"

Thomas Jr. agreed without hesitation, "I never thought that one day I would be able to get a contract with an annual salary of tens of millions, and I never thought that I would become a double champion. This is all brought to me, as a reward and gratitude, I propose to increase the chips to renew Covington.

He's an important part of us, he doesn't take possession of the ball, he's good on defense, he's shooting [-]-pointers, and his attendance is guaranteed.

I can take 1000 million..."

Su Yang waved his hand and interrupted Thomas Jr., "I understand what you mean, but you must take this contract. We would rather sign a basic salary in the free market and use the 400 million to increase Covington, and we will not give you another salary cut. , in short, you can rest assured."

"You have the final say, coach!"

Little Thomas beat his chest to pay tribute: "I fully believe in you, you can always make the best decisions, I hope my children can grow up like you, so today I brought them here specially, let them feel your love Wisdom and style…”

It sounds weird.

Su Yang didn't think much about it, and continued to finalize the details of the contract with Thomas Jr., and everything was settled soon. The contract can be re-signed only after the league completes the salary calculation on July [-], but the news of the re-signing can already be released. By the way, use Details to catch the ghost.

Granger got the news and arranged for the media department to produce news welcoming Thomas Jr. to re-sign the contract, and deliberately said that the contract period was one year, but it was also interpreted as allowing Thomas Jr. to better cross the peak of 0-6 years. range of salary requirements.

Surprisingly, after waiting for a full hour this time, neither WOJ nor SHAMES broke the news.

I don't know if the value of the news is low, or if the inner ghost is aware of the trouble because of the wrong news before, and decides to lurk.

Su Yang was not entangled, and instead asked Granger to prepare to welcome Zhou Qi and Wang Zhelin, and then talk to Xin Ji in detail.

"These two Chinese players, Zhou Qi signed first, and then transferred to the NBDL Thunderhorn Sheep. He was not arranged to play in the away game. If he had the opportunity, he was recalled and asked to train with the home team. I will let him play according to the situation. Anyway, this season Practice first.

As for Wang Zhelin, he doesn’t plan to come to the NBA to develop. He only comes to play Xialian to feel the atmosphere. He retains his right to sign. It may be useful in the future. When the time comes to exchange other retired centers and other operations, you can just say it when the media asks. . "

After arranging two Chinese players, Covington and his agent Andrew arrived as scheduled, and Su Yang and Xinji continued to discuss.

"4 million in 6000 years, it can't be lower!"

Andrew sat down to chat for a few words, and directly showed his cards. The reason was that the salary cap was soaring and Covington was very important.

That tone was very strong.

But Su Yangniao was not a bird, so he skipped Andrew and asked Covington: "Do you want to take so much?" The main reason was that Covington had expressed his willingness to cut salary, and this negotiation only depends on Covington. Willingness, whether or not a salary cut is acceptable.

Covington hesitated for a moment when he heard the words, and nodded seriously: "I think I'm worth so much, of course I can cut my salary..."

Su Yang waved his hand and interrupted: "There is no need to cut your salary any more. I also think you are worth that much, just 4 million in 6000 years."

This summer, many small forwards in the league, Solomon Hill will get 4 million for 5200 years, Turner will get 4 million for 7000 years, Luol Deng will get 4 million for 7200 years, and Barnes will get 4 million for 9400 years. Even things will take 4 million for 9850 years.

The most exaggerated thing is that Batum will get 5 million for 1.2 years.

So Covington's 4 million in four years is very worthwhile.

The intention to renew the contract was reached. Su Yang took out the red wine in the office and invited Covington and his manager to have a drink.

Little Thomas was not treated that way.

First, the relationship is too good, and second, there are children present.

The news of Covington's intention to renew his contract was released simultaneously. The Kings completed two important rotations within one day. Compared with other teams that are still waiting for the free market to open, the speed is as fast as a carriage and Ferrari, and will become the first team to prepare for the new season. Team.

Many fans commented, lamenting that the Kings’ off-court operations are unique, there are no stabbing players, all players are very selfless most of the time, and the depth of the lineup is also very scary. easy.

At the same time, Durant announced that he would jump out of the previously signed 1+1 contract, and there is a high probability that he will re-sign a contract with the Warriors.

But it does not rule out the possibility of signing other teams. The Clippers got the news and are actively preparing to pursue Durant. Doc Rivers, the head coach and president of basketball affairs, said: We will formulate some plans and see what happens when the time comes. what happened…

Su Yang laughed out loud when he saw the report, knowing that Rivers’ plan was to give his son a contract beyond the middle class, and offer a one-year contract extension with a high salary to the sixth man he likes, and then lock up the Clippers’ reinforcement space. Let the city of lobs be completely wiped out. .

In a blink of an eye, the free market opens on July [-]st.

Su Yang flew to Los Angeles to pay a special visit to Mbah a Moute, and soon finalized a two-year contract of 2 million and signed it directly.

The main reason is that the Clippers are chasing Durant news, which makes Mbah a Moute feel a sense of crisis, and worries that it will be very passive if it drags on.

Immediately afterwards, Su Yang flew back to Saskatchewan and signed contracts with Brogdon, Donian, Thomas Jr., Covington, and Thompson. He also officially signed an assistant coaching contract with West, except that there was one power forward on the bench. , the lineup is basically done.

When I am free, I will renew my contract with Antetokounmpo in advance, but Antetokounmpo’s initial willingness is low. The main reason is that I know that it will be difficult to maintain the current lineup after the 17 season, and it will be difficult to get the maximum salary. I want to try to go to other teams Be the boss.

As long as you become the boss, you will have a maximum salary and ball rights.

(End of this chapter)