start with scouting

Chapter 687 The Most Strongest Knight
In the Moon Shadow restaurant on Malibu Beach, Su Yang arrived early, ordered a table of seafood dinner, while looking at his mobile phone, while waiting for Jeff Green's arrival, he found that WOJ broke the news that the deal between the Cavaliers and the Bulls was close to being concluded, and the news sparked many discussions.

The subject of the transaction is the same as the previous revelations. The Bulls first renew the contract with Anthony, who jumped out of the contract, and then trade Kevin Love with the Cavaliers. It is Butler with one year left on his contract. As long as two deals are negotiated, the scale is comparable to the Celtics' trade for Ray Allen and Garnett in 08.

Judging from the attitudes of general manager David Griffin and owner Gilbert, the Cavaliers are willing to facilitate such a transaction, probably because they think that LeBron is about to enter a period of decline, and the King's response is weak, so they can take a big gamble, anyway. Butler is on an expiring contract and can renew it depending on the situation, and Anthony's contract is not worrying about not being able to sell it, and at most he will lose his future first-round pick.

As long as the deal is negotiated, other veterans in the league who want to win the championship are very likely to vote with a basic salary. There is no need to worry about the composition of the bench. Even Wade is rumored to join the Cavaliers. Based on the renewal of the TT big contract, some fans assumed that if LeBron returned to the Cavaliers directly in 14, Rich Paul would definitely use LeBron's influence to make two big contracts for JR and TT Thompson. The Cavaliers' salary space will be locked in advance.

Well-known commentator Bill Simmons tweeted: "I am very happy to see the Cavaliers form the Avengers lineup, and those players who have been defeated by the Kings luxury lineup gather to show fans all over the world that there are other teams besides Su Yang and the Kings. To be able to win the championship, even if the current king is the previous Bulls, the Cavaliers can still play at the level of the previous Rockets, the outcome remains to be seen..."

Such a speech received more than 1 retweets and likes in just half an hour, and fans who can speak Chinese left a message and commented: The alliance has been suffering for a long time, and now it is a big plan to crusade against the king, which should be a wake-up call for future generations, never stop fighting.

There are also fans who think that as long as the Cavaliers form such a lineup, they can definitely defeat the Kings easily, because in the previous finals, the Cavaliers have found a way to defeat the Kings, that is, the whole team is moving, but that seems to be an extreme challenge for the Cavaliers who are about to form. Big challenge. After all, LeBron is not good at playing off the ball. LeBron needs to make another change to complete the integration.

There are also fans who think that even if the Cavaliers form that lineup, they will be free to play against the Kings in the finals, because LeBron and Anthony both like to single-handedly. break-in effect.

Su Yang laughed out loud when he saw Simmons' tweet.

What I thought: "This guy must be very angry that we took Tatum away. As a die-hard Celtics fan, he must know that Danny Ainge has been looking for someone to observe Tatum for half a year, and he is going to choose Tatum with the No. [-] pick. , if it weren't for Danny Ainge's idea of ​​​​like to take advantage of small advantages, and the king and the Lakers did a good job of keeping the deal secret, the Celtics could still choose Tatum...

But the Celtics in the new season are also quite strong. The point guards are Thomas Jr. who is not injured, and Al Horford who is still in his prime. As long as Hayward, who is also in his peak, is not injured in the first game, plus Brown, Smart, Josh Jackson and other potential rookies, Coach Stevens has the ability to integrate the team, and should compete with the Cavaliers for the finals spot..."

Just as he was thinking about it, Jeff Green walked in, dressed in half-formal and half-casual clothes, with a slightly hurried look on his face, seemingly non-stop.

The two embraced to pay their respects, and after briefly chatting about the weather and the seafood dishes that had been served, Su Yang took the initiative to turn to the topic and asked in a joking tone: "Where's your manager? You don't need a manager when you negotiate a contract, don't be afraid of me fooling you, Make you suffer?"

Su Yang remembered that Green's agent was the famous David Falk, who was also Jordan's agent at the time. However, clients like Green would definitely not be valued by David Falk, but it would not be possible for even one Assistants are not scheduled.

"I have terminated the contract with David Falk's brokerage company, and I am about to sign a new brokerage company..."

Green was not polite to Su Yang either. After all, when he was in the Thunder, the management wanted to send Green away, or Su Yang wanted to keep Green. After Su Yang left, every time he played against each other, regardless of which team Green was on, he would always look for opportunities. causal talk.

There are also text messages and phone calls during the holidays. Before winning the best head coach again, Green sent a text message to Su Yang to congratulate him.

"Are you going to sign with ROC NATION?"

Su Yang vaguely remembered that it should be the brokerage company that caused Jeff Green to keep receiving a basic salary. Once he received a basic salary in the NBA, it would be difficult to get a normal salary again. Coupled with Jeff Green's potential heart problems, it would be even more difficult. It is even more difficult.

Another disadvantage of signing a basic salary is that ball rights and tactical status cannot be guaranteed unless the management or the coaching staff promise, but under the premise of signing the bottom line, the probability of getting a guarantee is too slim. After all, whoever has the ability will sign the basic salary casually .

"how do you know?"

Green was shocked. He hadn't decided on anything yet. How could Su Yang be so clear? Could it be the eye of God in the basketball world?
"Their company has been very active recently. I have seen several news reports. I will not play tricks on you. I originally planned to offer you a basic salary and the position of the first backup small forward, but Thomas left to give us more space. On the basis of not paying the luxury tax, I can provide you with a salary of 300 million, and the other player who will be recruited will also be treated the same way."

Although there is only a gap of US$300 between the salary of US$210 million and the basic salary of a veteran of US$90 million, it does not represent the strength of the basic salary. When re-entering the free market in the coming year, there will be some bargaining chips. If there is data, it will be a substantial bonus.

As soon as the words fell, Jeff Green rushed to say: "I accept, I have complete trust in you, in fact, the Cavaliers and Celtics have looked for me before, but they have to wait until July 7 to confirm, and you Call me as soon as possible to recruit me."

Su Yang nodded with satisfaction: "Then you will contact Sam Hinkie later. I recommend you to sign Bill Duffy as an agent. I have worked with him for many years. He will help you get the contract done well in the future. Don't sign the contract." That ROC NATION..."

Between the talks, the recruitment is over.

Su Yang flew back to Saskatchewan, first took Cousins ​​and others to hold a farewell party for Thomas Jr., then held a welcome party for Jeff Green and Larry Nance Jr., and then signed a five-year $5 million contract with Curry. A grand press conference was held to celebrate grandly.

Advance contract renewal matters simultaneously.

Cousins ​​has the clearest attitude. He is willing to cut his salary and renew his contract, but not too much. After all, he is a player who is eligible to sign a 30% maximum salary, and both Curry and Antetokounmpo have already received 30% maximum salary. Su Yang does not want to Learn from Riley, the veteran hero of lower prices.

Grant's attitude is also very clear. He is unwilling to renew the contract in advance, accept the trade or play for the fourth season. Given the king's current situation, he certainly couldn't give him that much money. In addition, the king couldn't provide him with the position of boss, so there was really no need to force him to stay.

LaVine's attitude was rather vague. He didn't promise to renew his contract in advance, and he didn't say that he would definitely leave. Hinkie guessed that he might be watching the turnover of other teams. maximum salary.

Su Yang paid attention to Rose's situation at the same time. As imagined, the conditions offered by his agent Armstrong directly made many interested teams choose to give up. The main reason was that Rose had too many injuries, and almost no one dared to bet that he could still be the main force. players.

In a blink of an eye, July [-]th.

Su Yang woke up at noon, and before he had time to wash his face, he heard Jiang Ruolan's report: "The deal between the Cavaliers and the Bulls has been reached, and the formation of the Big Four lineup of Irving + Butler + LeBron + Anthony is confirmed. Our four consecutive championships ushered in The strongest challenge!"

"As expected..."

Su Yang didn't care too much, but thought that Ross would start to lower his standards now and prepare to formally launch the recruitment.

(End of this chapter)