NBA: I am the card dealer

In this regard, Xue Liancheng had to ask Zhuang Yan for help.

After all, Zhuang Yan is an expert in economic management, especially in making money, and he spends it lavishly.

of course.

The most important thing is that the price was negotiated by Zhuang Yan. Since Zhuang Yan dared to ask for all the Nets' shares + Barclays Center, he must have had something in mind.

The call is connected.

An impatient voice came from Zhuang Yan: "What's wrong, brother? Have you read the faxed contract documents?"

Xue Liancheng: "I checked it, no problem."

Zhuang Yan: "That's good. You register a sports company first, and we will complete the acquisition in the name of the company. Oh! By the way, what do you want?"

Xue Liancheng was a little embarrassed: "Uh! What do you think about raising money?"

Zhuang Yan: "You are the boss! I am only responsible for negotiating it for you. Shouldn't you handle the money issue?"

Xue Liancheng: "I want to hear your opinion."

He naturally had some ways, but they were too direct and violent, and were still a long way from raising 2 billion.

This is 2 billion! It is definitely not a small amount.

Although he has played in the league for three years and his influence is growing day by day, there is no way for him to get so much money at once.

Zhuang Yan smiled as if to take credit for it: "To be honest, did you not expect to acquire all the shares of the Nets and the Barclays Center?"

Xue Liancheng: "Yes! I didn't expect you to be so capable, but we are still short of a large sum of money."

Zhuang Yan: "It's very simple! As long as you spread the word that you're using the money to buy the Nets, I believe there are plenty of people willing to lend you money."

Xue Liancheng: "Can you provide some practical suggestions?"

Zhuang Yan finally got serious: "Category payment, first use 800 million to buy the ownership of Barclays Center with Prokhorov, and then use Barclays Center to get a bank loan, which is equivalent to the money being transferred out of the bank and then coming out again. If you think it's okay, I'll do it."

Xue Liancheng's eyes suddenly lit up: "Hey! Your little brain works really fast!"

Buy first and then take out a mortgage loan, and these hundreds of millions will be released at once.

Then use the money to buy the Nets.

Just perfect.

but.

Xue Liancheng: "But this is not enough, how many hundreds of millions are missing?"

Zhuang Yan: "Your sneakers are selling so well, you can definitely mortgage the shares of your subsidiary company and the sneaker trademark, and you can probably borrow a few hundred million, right? If it's still not enough, you can only ask those big guys to borrow some!"

Xue Liancheng: "How many hundreds of millions can you mortgage?"

This was something he didn't expect.

When he signed the contract with Under Armour, in addition to getting money, he also got some Under Armour shares. The sports company mentioned by Zhuang Yan is a subsidiary established by him and Under Armour.

This is called equity interaction.

However, he did not expect that his subsidiary was so valuable, even more than the loan raised by Under Armour’s equity mortgage.

Zhuang Yan: "You underestimate your influence. Your sneakers are the best-selling in China. Do you know what number one means? That's a market worth billions of US dollars. It shouldn't be a problem to borrow a few hundred million."

Xue Liancheng's heart was slightly moved: "Thank you for your hard work."

Apart from playing basketball, he doesn't take care of anything else now. The personnel appointments of the subsidiaries, brand operations, business investments, etc. are all presided over by Zhuang Yan.

Even now, the purchase of the Nets is basically done by Zhuang Yan.

Now Zhuang Yan is taking money from her agent but doing everything, which is really hard.

Zhuang Yan: "Now you finally understand how hard I work!"

Xue Liancheng: "I've been watching you all along. Don't worry, I'll give you a raise."

Zhuang Yan: "That's about right."

The two discussed some more details of the acquisition before hanging up the phone.

Xue Liancheng was busy booking air tickets and applying for a loan, which required his signature.

Time passes day by day.

It is soon mid-July, and the free market is still very busy.

Millsap eventually landed on the Denver Nuggets.

This was expected, so it didn't attract much attention, after all, the Nuggets and Millsap have been flirting with each other for a long time.

The Nuggets have acquired this top-notch power forward and will be making a push for the playoffs in the new season.

The big black bear Zach Randolph finally came to the Kings.

The Grizzlies have completely fallen, and the era of the once-dominant black and hard-line team has come to an end.

George Hill also came to the Kings.

Bogdanovic also signed with the Kings.

The Kings' strength is growing rapidly and they are officially charging towards the playoffs.

Gallinari jumped from the Nuggets to the Clippers. After all, after Millsap came to the Nuggets, Gallinari no longer had a place.

It's no surprise that Durant chose to stay with the Golden State Warriors, but it's also a two-year contract worth only 5300 million. He really fought for the championship.

Rudy Gay came to the San Antonio Spurs, and the Spurs continued to fill their front line strength. Their loss in the Western Conference Finals was still a big blow to the team.

I don't know if the Knicks were desperate and tried any possible means to sign Hardaway Jr. at a huge price.

Rondo went to the Pelicans to assist the twin towers, and this result was not surprising.

Hayward finally reunited with his old mentor in Boston, but the Lakers' hoe was not strong enough in the end and they failed to win.

The main reason is that Xue Liancheng has been slow to renew his contract, which undoubtedly makes it more difficult for the Lakers to sign him.

……

There are not many big fish left in the market.

at this time.

The Lakers finally took action, packing up George, who was recuperating in the hospital, and sent him to Miami, and got Anthony from Miami.

This exchange is shocking.

But if you think about it carefully, it seems to make sense.

The Heat were repeatedly sniped by James and lost miserably. With Wade's condition rapidly declining, Gasol's functional limitations were too great, and Anthony also showed signs of fatigue, this meant that they had missed the window to win the championship.

At this time, reconstruction is imperative, so sending Anthony away is definitely a wise choice.

George, who was traded for the team, may not be able to play next season, but that doesn't matter. They have already entered the rebuilding phase and naturally don't worry about whether George can play.

Let’s look at the Lakers.

They are aiming to defend their title. If George cannot play next season, Xue Liancheng will once again lead the team alone, which is very unfair.

To take a step back, even if George can play at the end of the season, he has been out for a year, so what guarantee can there be for his condition?

Therefore, trading George is an imminent matter.

But the problem is, they are not stupid, how could they be willing to have an All-Star who doesn't play?

Moreover, he suffered two serious injuries. No one knows to what extent he can maintain his condition after recovering from the injuries.

Naturally, no fool is willing to take over.

This is when the Heat came.

The Lakers pressed the trade button without hesitation and sent George away.

Most importantly, they got an All-Star who is ready to play right away.

Although Anthony's off-ball skills have been exposed, he is still known as an offensive kaleidoscope, so his offensive ability is still unquestionable.

It's better to have Anthony assist Xue Liancheng than to have no one to take over the ball, right?

At least the Lakers' move is indirectly telling Xue Liancheng that they are working hard to strengthen the team and will definitely not waste Xue Liancheng's peak time.

It's a win-win deal.

And it's not over yet.

The Heat then made a big deal with the Thunder.

The Heat sent out Gasol Jr. and Will Barton in exchange for Whiteside and three first-round draft picks from the Thunder.

obviously.

The Thunder tried their best to appease Westbrook, betting their future to bring in Gasol, who is still a quasi-All-Star level, and Will Barton.

This deal is still a good deal for the Thunder.

Although Whiteside's statistics are very good, he can only stay under the basket to eat cakes, which is in huge conflict with Westbrook's playing style.

In addition, the Thunder already has Adams, who is currently being used quite effectively. He is even better than Whiteside in positioning, rebounding, and setting screens.

In exchange, Gasol can shoot three-pointers, assist from the high post, and has excellent defensive ability, which is a good match for Westbrook.

Although Will Barton's performance has not been as good as before since leaving New York, he is still an excellent ball handler and it is no problem for him to average more than 10 points per game.

There is no doubt that his presence can greatly relieve Westbrook's offensive pressure.

And the Heat are not at a loss either.

Sending Gasol away was originally planned, but now they have brought back a shot-blocking maniac and quasi-All-Star level Whiteside, plus three first-round picks. Isn't this the most important thing for reconstruction?

This is another win-win deal.

Even with this trade, the Heat's strength remains strong.

They also have the main frame of Wade and Porzingis.

but.

It is true that the alliance structure has changed.

The Heat's Big Three broke up, but it brought a huge boost to the strength of other teams.

Like the Lakers, after Anthony arrived, their overall look began to return to normal.

The Thunder have also seen significant improvements, with Gasol Jr. possibly being Westbrook's favorite inside partner.

In addition, some other teams have also made significant improvements.

For example, the Celtics have made a leap in strength after acquiring Hayward, and with the addition of two rookies, the picture is really beautiful. They will be the strongest and most promising team in the East.

For example, in Indiana, after the Pacers acquired Oladipo, they completely filled the vacancy left by George. They got a cornerstone for building the team and are currently looking for a core inside player.

There are rumors that they have their eyes on Porzingis of the Miami Heat.

But how is this possible?

The Heat have already regarded Porzingis as the cornerstone of the team and it is impossible for them to sell him.

But the Heat's inside is indeed crowded.

With the Heat signing Olynyk, they have more players in the interior, including Whiteside, Porzingis, Sabonis Jr., Olynyk, and rookie Adebayo.

This signing is indeed puzzling.

Other teams, like bloodthirsty sharks smelling blood, have contacted the Heat for players, such as Sabonis Jr.

But all this is nothing compared to the fact that Xue Liancheng has yet to finalize his contract extension with the Lakers.

No one was quite sure what to expect.

It's already mid-July, and Xue Liancheng has not renewed his contract or shown up. They don't understand what Xue Liancheng means at all.

Could it be... a signal to leave the Lakers?

And under the bombardment of the media, this signal was infinitely amplified.

this time.

Kupchak was really panicked and called Xue Liancheng again.

Kupchak: "Xue! Please believe in our ability. We are already looking for more helpers for you."

Xue Liancheng did not hesitate this time and refused directly: "I'm sorry, I'm going to say goodbye to Los Angeles this time."

Hear the words.

Kupchak felt a buzzing in his head. Although he had a premonition, when it really happened, he still couldn't accept it: "Xue, why?"

Xue Liancheng: "I want to serve my compatriots."

He does not intend to make public the fact that he is the owner of the Nets, but there is still some information to be disclosed, such as the fact that the new owner of the Nets is domestic capital.

After all, this matter cannot be concealed because the sports company he registered is domestic.

Kupchak: “What do you mean?”

Xue Liancheng: "One of my compatriots bought the Nets."

Now the basic procedures have been completed, and the relevant application materials have been submitted to the league headquarters, waiting for Xiao Hua's approval.

I believe that it won’t be long before the media reveals the big news that the Nets are about to change.

Kupchak's silence was deafening: "..."

Xue Liancheng: "So, I think you don't have to wait."

Kupchak sighed heavily: "This is the worst news I have heard since I took over the Lakers."

Xue Liancheng: "Sorry..."

Kupchak: "I wish you all the best and thank you for bringing the Lakers a precious championship trophy."

Xue Liancheng: "This is what I should do."

Both of them kept each other's dignity and chatted for a few more words before hanging up the phone.

And the next day.

Breaking news is coming.

Alexander officially sells the Rockets, the price is set at 22 billion

"Houston local hotel tycoon Tillman spent 22 billion to take over the Rockets"

This has sparked discussions among countless fans.

"Oh my god! Selling it for 22 billion, this is too expensive!"

“It’s a historic high.”

"I can't believe that the Rockets can be sold for 22 billion."

"That's right, isn't the valuation only 16 billion? The other 6 million is a premium?"

"The team's assets are appreciating very quickly now, so 22 billion is normal."

But something more surprising is coming.

As the news of the Rockets' change of ownership just came out, another explosive news also broke out.

《Breaking news! Longguo Capital may take over the Nets》

"Big news! Prokhorov is out of the game and decided to sell the Nets"

"The change of ownership of the Nets is a foregone conclusion, and the application materials have been submitted to the league headquarters"

《It is rumored that the transaction price is 20 billion》

The alliance was shaken.

Especially at this price, it is really eye-catching.

Not because it's expensive, but because it's cheap.

Everyone couldn't help but talk about it.

"Oh my god! The Nets only paid 20 billion for the Barclays Center, but the Rockets are asking for 22 billion..."

"Ah! Doesn't that mean Tillman is the victim?"

"The rocket alone costs 22 billion. How is this different from robbery?"

And in fact.

Not only Tillman was taken advantage of, but also Prokhorov.

When he saw the news about the Rockets' deal, he started cursing.

But all this is a foregone conclusion. The money has been paid, the contract has been signed, and the information has arrived at the alliance headquarters. It's almost just a formality.