The invincible kryptonite of basketball

The bosses of the team have said they are friends, so they must greet them warmly.

Cole felt an indescribable emotion at this moment.

The biggest relationship between him and Tang Tian was when they participated in the Heat's trial training together, but they were taken care of like this. It really felt like they were desperately working for him.

Seeing his eyes, Tang Tian smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

"This team has no intrigue, just the simplest basketball, you will like it here."

He continued.

At the beginning of the trial training together, he knew that Cole was still good, and his strength was also good. It was worthwhile to make him a younger brother with one move.

Cole participated in the team's joint practice on the first day of reporting to the team.

His performance left a deep impression on his teammates.

Especially in the full-court confrontation, he only arrived on the first day, but the team's tactical movement is very good.

And more importantly, the defense he showed.

The 1-meter stature is stunned to play the defensive energy of 88 meters, which is exactly what this team needs on the bench.

"We earned it."

At the end of practice, Williams turned to Borrego and smiled.

It can be heard from the words that he is very satisfied with Cole.

A Cole, a Whiteside, like a ghost, the Pelicans' bench was originally weak, and they were all strengthened in just one week.

Now they can really hit a good spot for the playoffs.

In the next week, the Pelicans ushered in three consecutive home games.

On February 2, they played against the Cavaliers at home.

The strength of the Cavaliers is mediocre, and the morale of the Pelicans is high. They finally defeated their opponents 110 to 94, extending the winning streak to the longest 6-game winning streak in the season.

Williams tasted the sweetness in the last game, and this time Tang Tian was able to give it his all.

As a result, Tang Tian scored 32 points in the third quarter, turning the last quarter into garbage time.

Cole scored 8 points and 3 assists, and his debut performance was also very good.

However, Whiteside, who performed well on the court, did not play well this time. He only contributed 2 points, 3 rebounds and 2 blocks, but he had 4 fouls.

It seems that he still has a lot of room for improvement.

At the end of the game, Irving, who scored 30 points, was a little depressed.

He is the No. [-] pick, and Tang Tian is the No. [-] pick in the second round. The difference between the two draft picks is one round, but Tang Tian is not a bit better than him now.

And isn't it a little partner who trained hard during the offseason?It's hard to start!

"Cheer up, Kyrie, maybe you will have strong teammates next season."

Tang Tian encouraged Owen silently.

Historically, James went to the Cavaliers next season. Although history has changed, the Heat also look like a champion this season, but what if?

No one knows what will happen in the future, right?

Owen shook his head with a wry smile.

What else could he do besides believing what Tang Tian said, he couldn't beat him anyway, you have the final say if you are awesome.

After playing the Cavaliers, the Pelicans followed up with the Bobcats.

The Bobcats are now ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference. Although Walker was not selected as an All-Star, he finally has to fulfill what he said during the offseason and lead the team to the playoffs.

The two sides played very anxiously in this game, and there was a stalemate until the end.

Tang Tian himself played the role of Mr. Key this time, scoring 7 points in a row at the last moment to kill the game.

He scored 41 points and scored his seventh 7+ of the season.

Walker scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. His mood was almost the same as that of Irving before.

What about my friend?

Why do they all seem to be ravaged by Tang Tian? Hey!

By the way, the last time I said that I dribble like you, I haven't settled with you yet!

Treat guests to dinner, the kind that cannot be forgiven if you don't treat guests to dinner!

A meal comforted Walker's wounded heart a little.

The good news is, he's not the last.

Two days after the end of the game against the Bobcats, the Pelicans ushered in their second match against the Warriors this season.

The last time Tang Tian scored 44 points in his career to beat the Warriors, this time both Thompson and the Warriors wanted to bring Qiu back.

But Tang Tian became their sufferer again. He scored 39 points and helped the Pelicans win the game 109-100.

This was the nth time that Thompson, who was playing against Tang Tian, ​​was blown away by Tang Tian. He only scored 11 points and 3 rebounds, and made 3 turnovers!

His understanding of Owen and Walker is even more thorough.

Just like a 1000-meter race, he didn't fall behind much at the beginning, and he wanted to overtake it.

After 400 meters passed, he was gradually pulled away. At this time, what he wanted was to catch up.

But now at 800, he almost lost sight of Tang Tian.

Even though they were training together, he also changed his habit of going to nightclubs, but he still couldn't stop being pulled apart a little bit. This feeling is really hopeless!

Chapter 498 2014 NBA buyout deadline (second update!)

After the three home games, Tang Tian ravaged his friends one by one, and the Pelicans ushered in the longest winning streak of the season with 8 consecutive victories.

His scoring average has also continued to increase and has broken through 29. It is obvious that he has widened the gap with Durant.

Cole's performance is also getting better and better. In the last game, he scored in double figures for the first time in his Pelicans career and scored 13 points.

The Pelicans trade is really profitable.

However, the situation of another new aid, Whiteside, is more embarrassing.

After four games, his ten-day contract expired.

场均10.6分钟，2.5分3板2.5封盖4犯规。

Except for the eye-catching performance in the first game, the performance of other games was very average.

And because he has not been able to perform well, his mentality has problems, and he has been late for training.

Williams was disappointed with Whiteside's performance.

After the first game, he was ready to put Whiteside in the rotation.

The next game for the Pelicans is an away game against the Bulls.

Before heading to Chicago, Demps found Tang Tian and talked about Whiteside.

The person was found by Tang Tian's suggestion, and it did play a certain role.

But the question now is whether to continue to keep people, or to continue to find people.

If looking for another person, does Tang Tian have any new suitable candidates?

"Give me another ten-day short contract. He has the ability. I'll try to communicate with him."

Tang Tian gave an attitude.

Although Whiteside did not perform very well, the talent is real.

Dempsey nodded, he would not deny this kind of face.

"But I have to remind you that if he can't perform well in the next ten days, we will give up on him, because a player can only sign two ten-day short contracts at most in one season."

Dempsey then reminded.

Tang Tian nodded. He had also been the general manager in his previous life, so he knew that.

After a few contacts, the Whiteside people have no major problems. What exactly happened, we have to find an opportunity to communicate.

"By the way, tomorrow is the buyout deadline. This is a player with a high probability of being bought out. You can see which one is more suitable."

Dempsey handed the tablet to Tang Tian again.

There are several important time nodes in the NBA, the trade deadline is one, and the buyout deadline is also one.

The buyout deadline is the deadline by which NBA players can be allowed to participate in the playoffs.

In other words, for those players who still have the strength and want to play in the playoffs, but have no chance to play in their home team, this is their chance.

People move dead trees and live, they give up part of their salary in exchange for free agency when they buy out, and continue to hit new contracts.

Tang Tian took a look.

Caron Butler, one of the former tridents of the Wizards, is playing for the Bucks this season. As a veteran, he doesn't have many opportunities to play, and there is a high probability that he will be bought out.

Danny Granger, the 76ers aim to rebuild, although they have been traded from the Pacers, they will definitely not use it, buyout is the only option.

Andris Biedrins, the former starting center of the bombardment division, has few opportunities to play in the Jazz, and there is a high probability that he will choose to buy out.

……

This year's buyout free market is actually quite lively, and these veterans still have a lot to spare.

As far as Butler and Granger are concerned, both of them still have a lot of strength. It would be good if the Pelicans could sign one.

Of course, the market after their buyout is also huge, and the Pelicans may not be able to get it.

But among these people, Tang Tian found a familiar figure.

Reggie Evans.

Compared with several other players, he is not well-known. He entered the league in 02 and has been in the league for more than ten years, but he has never received a salary of more than 500 million.

But he has a well-known point, he is a typical rebounding idiot.

Can you imagine a player who averaged less than 20 minutes per game and averaged more than 7 rebounds per game in his career?

And this is a player who is only 2 meters tall.

He was in the Nets last season, at the age of 33, he still averaged 11.1 rebounds per game, which is really a miracle.

However, apart from rebounding and defense, he basically has no other abilities.

Because of his short height and lack of blocking, he doesn't even have the ability to eat cakes, let alone assists and support.

This season, the Nets and the Kings have rarely played, and the Kings are now preparing to buy out his final contract.

"This player, he can use it."

Tang Tian said directly to Dempsey.

It seems that Whiteside still needs time to mature. Before that, Evans is definitely the best candidate.

What the Pelicans lack is this kind of hard-working insider who can grab the board.

As for the four-on-five on the offensive end, the low position of the center is the lowest in the Pelicans' current offensive tactics.

"no problem."

Dempsey nodded.

The market for Evans is very small. This kind of player who can do nothing but defensive rebounds is the most difficult to survive in the NBA.

And now there are only 14 people on the Pelicans roster. Considering that Whiteside may leave the team, it is right to give the 15th man to the big man.

Before going to Chicago, the Pelicans officially announced that they had reached a second ten-day short contract with Whiteside, which gave the latter another chance.

And just after arriving in Chicago, Woj reported a message.

The Kings and Reggie Evans reached a buyout, and the latter will sign a one-year minimum salary contract with the Pelicans.

Evans moved quickly, completed his physical before the game between the Pelicans and the Bulls, and flew straight to Chicago.