The invincible kryptonite of basketball

Tang Tian didn't care, but the media would not seize such an opportunity.

He was in the New York training camp, and a reporter tried everything possible to find him.

If he was found, it would be a guilty conscience to refuse an interview, so he accepted the interview calmly.

"Now the outside world is talking about you interfering in the decision-making of the team's management. What do you think of this?"

This is a reporter from FOX Sports, he was able to find here, obviously he was well prepared.

"Me? That's an interesting way of saying it."

Tang Tian replied with a smile.

"interesting?"

The reporter looked at Tang Tian suspiciously, the way Tang Tian answered was somewhat unexpected.

He thought that Tang Tian would definitely deny it, or at least make an excuse.

In the end, Tang Tian didn't do anything, instead he said it was interesting?

"Don't you think it's interesting? I'm a second-round pick, a third-year pick. Do you think I can interfere with the management?"

Tang Tian asked with a smile.

The reporter was stunned for a moment. It seemed that there was some truth to it.

Even James didn't affect the management until the later stages of the Cavaliers.

After all, players and management are two groups, labor and capital, and it takes a lot of influence to influence each other.

Tang Tian has just finished his first year with the Pelicans. Even if his performance exceeded expectations last season, it was not so fast.

"Are you saying that the choice the Pelicans make in the draft has nothing to do with you?"

However, this reporter is also an old fritter, so he quickly reacted and asked in another way.

This question is obviously much more advanced than before.

If Tang Tian is sure, then if it is revealed that he lied, his image will be greatly damaged;

But if Tang Tian denied it, it would be tantamount to admitting to interfere with the management.

"It does matter, they asked me who I like, and I gave the answer."

Tang Tian's answer was very fresh and refined.

Interfering with management?I do not have it!

They asked me who I like!I can't help but answer!

As for who they choose, it doesn't matter to me. I'm just a third-year student, so I don't have such a big say!

Tang Tian's answer is fine, but it's another matter when FOX Sports reports it.

"The Pelicans drafted them because Don liked them."

Tang Tian looked at the title and shook his head speechlessly.

The pissing nature of the media has always been like this, and it really came about because of the gimmicks.

But this also made him refuse to be interviewed by other media later.

Anyway, it doesn't matter if you say it or not, he doesn't bother to waste that saliva.

And you have to say that I interfere with the management, right?Then I will intervene!

Before the free market opened, Tang Tian and Dempsey met again in New York.

This time they are going to discuss the next operation in the free market.

Among the Pelicans' 15-man roster last season, Reeves Jr. and Darius Miller were traded away from the team.

Among the remaining 13 people, the contracts of Metta Shiping, Evans, Aminu, Morrow and Jason Smith expired.

The Pelicans have team options on the contracts of Cole ($203 million) and Akinsa ($98).

剩下的6人都是保障合同，按照薪资排序依次是：戈登（1489万美元）、霍乐迪（990万美元）、莱恩·安德森（849万美元）、戴维斯（560万美元）、唐天（540万美元）、杰夫·威西（81万美元）。

If the contracts of Cole and Akinsa are not implemented, the total salary of the Pelicans is 4509 million.

The league previously announced that the salary cap for next season is $6306.5 million.

In other words, the Pelicans have $1800 million in salary space, which is enough to sign a top-salary player.

Considering the performance of the Pelicans last season, they will be very competitive in the free market.

Even if they get the player's commitment, they can trade Gordon and Anderson away from the team, so that they even have the opportunity to sign two.

You must know that this year's free market is full of big fish.

Super one: James, Anthony.

First block: Wade, Bosh, Nowitzki;

Second gear: Luol Deng, Lowry, Pau Gasol;

In addition, Lance Stephenson, Turner, Ariza, Gortat, etc. are also very powerful players.

Of course, there are also Thomas Jr., Gordon Hayward, Chandler Parsons, Monroe, Avery Bradley and other outstanding restricted free agents.

The Pelicans have a patchwork first-year roster, but this summer could really go a long way.

Chapter 556 2014 NBA Free Agent Market (Second Update!)

The 3D players at the front and back will be the first choice.

Hayward, Luol Deng, Ariza, and Bradley are all within the selection range.

As for James and Anthony, the Pelicans management will basically not consider it. The combination of Tang Tian and Davis has unlimited potential and is young.

The stars cultivated by themselves have always been better than the airborne ones.

Of course, James and Anthony probably don't look down on a small ball market like New Orleans.

In addition to chasing these players, the renewal of the team's several rotation players who expired last season should also be considered according to the actual situation.

Metta Shiping, Evans, and Morrow are basically sure to renew their contracts.

Ci Shiping is the leader of the locker room;

Even with Jokic, Evans is very useful as a third insider and mentor;

Morrow has three points, the key is cheap, and it has tactical significance.

The remaining Jason Smith will definitely not want it. As for Aminu as a candidate, it depends on the team's gains in the free market.

As the free market approached, so did rumors.

Morey said that he would match all offers from Parsons;

Hayward and the Bobcats are close to reaching a max contract extension;

Pau Gasol wants to leave the Lakers;

……

All of this has a feeling that the mountains and rains are about to come and the wind is overwhelming.

And among the rumors, there are two quite eye-catching.

One is related to Bosh. It is rumored that Bosh and the Rockets are very close, and the two sides are very close to reaching a maximum salary contract;

The other protagonist is "Warcraft" Howard. After the turmoil in the playoffs last year, it seems that the countdown has come for Happy Beast to leave the Lakers, but his next home is still unknown.

Among the rumors, the 2014 NBA summer free market door officially opened.

The Bobcats and Hayward reached a 4-year 6300 million maximum salary offer contract, and the Jazz have 3 days to consider whether they match;

Judging from the subsequent information given by Woj, the Jazz will most likely choose to match.

Nowitzki and the Mavericks reached a three-year, $3 million contract extension;

The conversation between the two is rumored to be as follows.

Cuban: 3 million in 7500 years, no less.

Nowitzki: 3 million in 1000 years.

Cuban: 3 million in 6000 years, really cannot be less.

Nowitzki: 3 million in 2000 years.

Cuban: Brother, you are cheating me, 3 million in 4500 years, this is definitely a conscience price!

Nowitzki: 3 million in 3000 years, deal!

……

Lowry and the Raptors reached a four-year contract extension of 4 million. After being sold by the Rockets, Lowry gained a new life in Toronto.

Livingston and the Warriors reached a three-year, 3 million contract.

These are the relatively large signings that opened the door to the free market, but there are only a few.

It is different from the previous scene where a large signing is reached as soon as the door is opened, because the two biggest big fish, James and Anthony, have not yet decided where to go, and the movements of many free agents are also in an unknown state.

Anthony arranged to meet with the team and began the long road to choosing his next home; James and his team have remained silent.

Pat Riley was the most upset person at this point.

Bosh unexpectedly got very close to the Rockets, and James also had a different attitude from the press conference after winning the championship.

He was very calm at first, but now he feels that the Heat will probably break up after winning the championship.

This seemingly impossible thing is actually becoming possible, which makes him, a magician, somewhat puzzled.

After hesitating again and again, he picked up the phone and called James' agent, Rich Paul.

It's not that he doesn't want to chat with James, it's that James' cell phone has been turned off recently.

"Rich, we need to negotiate a contract extension as soon as possible."

Riley is smart, he knows that keeping James is the key to all problems.

"Yes, we will get it done, you get the contracts of Chris and Dwyane first, and other players in the free market."

Paul's answer was the same as in the previous exchange.

Riley sighed inwardly upon hearing this.

James is the real businessman. If the Heat can't handle what Paul said, James is really likely to leave Miami.

"Ricky, tell LeBron he said he's going to bring more championships to Miami."

After Riley hung up the phone, he said in a different tone.

"I will."

Paul hung up the phone.

"This guy, Riley, wants to get a contract without spending money."

After he hung up the phone, he glanced at James in front of him.

James nodded and took a puff on his cigar.

Because of the failure to win consecutive championships before, Riley was very agile in his speech after the end of the season and in the free market.

But after winning the championship this year, Riley has made very few moves. It seems that his posture is just to keep the winning lineup.

This obviously won't work, Wade is one year older, and Ray Allen doesn't know whether to play or not. If the Heat don't make big reinforcements, they will become weaker.

As they get weaker, their rivals, the Spurs, Thunder and even the Pacers, get stronger.

One goes up and down the other, and it will be very difficult for the Heat to win the championship next year.

After four years of war, he was really tired of this process.

Not to mention that Bosh is still so close to the Rockets now.

"Actually, I think Mr. Gilbert's words can be trusted."