This Forward is Not Serious

Before the free agency opened, a very interesting thing happened in the league.

The Knicks were fined a second-round pick by the league.

The reason is that they approach restricted free agent Jimmy Butler before free agency begins.

The Knicks appealed to no avail.

Riley was dumbfounded.

Lin Ying's home training hall.

After seeing the news, Lin Ying and Butler were both laughing.

Butler has decided not to go to the Knicks, and this "backhand" is the essence.

This is another shot at the New York Big Three who are about to break up.

"Lin, do you think LeBron will go back to the Cavaliers?"

Butler played in the Nets for four years, and now he is restricted and still regards himself as a "Net".

"It's possible, but it's how they deal with James Harden."

"Ok?"

"The compatibility of James Harden and LeBron will be very poor. They both need a lot of possessions to play. If LeBron really wants to go back to Cleveland, James Harden should be traded."

"Where do you think you'll be traded?"

Lin Ying shook his head.

He couldn't predict this.

Even, he felt that James would not necessarily leave New York.

According to previous rumors, Wade may return to the Heat.

To do this, the Heat will likely send Anthony.

And once Anthony goes to New York, James' willingness to stay will become stronger.

After all, Anthony, who is still at his peak, is much more competitive than Wade, who has declined.

...

On July 1, the door to the free market was officially opened.

There aren't any big signings.

However, many restricted free agents received offers.

Take the Jazz's Gordon Hayward, who received a four-year, $63 million offer from the Bobcats, now called the Hornets.

Another example, the Nets... was demolished!

Jimmy Butler also received four max offers from the Knicks, Hornets, Celtics and Bulls.

Yi Jianlian received offers from the Celtics, Wizards, Suns and other teams, of which the Wizards offered a 4-year, 32 million long-term contract.

Granger received a two-year, $10 million mid-level contract from the Heat.

Crowder received a two-year, $9 million offer from the Cavaliers.

...

After his first day of free agency, Walkendian was a little caught off guard.

Although he was mentally prepared, it turned out that he was facing a completely new situation.

Generally speaking, players' worth will increase after winning a championship.

Yet this is a player on a two-peat team.

And the Nets is that the players whose performances are declining have big contracts, but the players who have performed well have their contracts expired.

This kind of situation is difficult for even top managers to deal with.

That night, Walkendian invited Karl, Cole and Lin Ying to his home and talked about the team's choice for the new season.

The head coach of the team, the core of the team, as for Kerr, because Kerr served as the general manager of the team and can help in this regard.

After chatting for a while, Cole talked about his thoughts.

"I think let go of Jimmy and then wait until the next offseason to deal with Joe's contract, when Lin jumps out of contract, Tyson's contract expires, and we'll have a new luxury team with unprecedented roster components."

Vulcan Dean nodded.

This is really the best option for the Nets.

Because Johnson's long-term contract has two years left, it will become an expiring contract next summer. At that time, there will be teams that need him to fill the "poor ghost line", and they can be replaced directly with air.

And next summer will also be free agents get together, Aldridge, Gasol, Duncan, Jordan, Millsap, Rondo, Manu Ginobili are all completely free agents.

And the 2011 class of rookie contracts also expired, including Leonard.

Plus Durant, Love, and Brook Lopez all have player contract options.

Like Cole said, there's a lot of room to maneuver.

"Can we pass up the chance to hit the dynasty?"

But Vulcan Dean went on to say something very realistic.

It seems that Kerr said he should have considered it, but reality does not allow it.

Not to mention the players represented by Lin Ying, the fans outside would not agree.

"But no matter how we operate, our strength is declining."

Cole went on to address an equally real topic.

When Cole said this, Lin Ying also resonated.

Because when they were still in the Suns, they encountered such a problem during the defending season.

By contrast, things were better back then.

The Nets are now more difficult to break the game.

Because the Nets have exceeded the luxury tax for three consecutive seasons, the tax range of 1 million to 5 million this season will automatically become 2.5 times, 5 to 10 million will become 2.75, and so on.

If you exceed 5 million, you have to pay 12.5 million, and if you exceed 10 million, you have to pay 26.5 million.

This kind of luxury tax is off the ground, even they can't recklessly overcap this season.

So even if Joe Johnson was pardoned and space was left for Butler to renew his contract, the team's overall strength still declined.

Not to mention those core rotations that are quoted.

"Lin, do you have any ideas?"

Vulcan Deen looked at Lin Ying.

Lin Ying shook his head.

After all, he is not a professional manager, there is no good idea in this situation.

Moreover, it is not appropriate for him to say anything in this situation.

After chatting for a while, Walkendian asked Cole and Lin Ying to go back first, and he then discussed countermeasures with Carl.

"Foreseeable difficulties in the new season."

After leaving Varkandien's house, Cole said.

"I've always believed what Coach Rick said, difficulty means opportunity."

Lin Ying's mentality remained very good.

"Rick Barnes?"

"Ok."

Barnes is now an assistant coach for the Mavericks.

After being fired for a year with the Nuggets, he didn't get another head coaching job.

However, he did not choose to return to the NCAA, but continued to stay.

"It's very philosophical."

Cole nodded in agreement.

"I'm ready to accept the invitation of the Warriors to be their head coach."

Cole then said suddenly.

"Ok?"

Lin Ying looked at him unexpectedly.

Not because of this decision, but because of the occasion to speak.

Vulcan Deen will still look for Cole before the meeting, indicating that Cole has not spoken to Vulcan Dean about this.

In other words, Cole should have made the decision just now.

"I haven't told anyone yet, but you know I'm a guy who likes to challenge new things."

Cole continued.

Lin Ying also came back to his senses. Most of this has something to do with the meeting just now.

The Nets will have a hard time saying good things next season, and bad things will be a mess next season.

So there's nothing to blame, Kerr himself was a springboard to the Nets as an assistant coach.

Karl's absence in the playoffs last year gave him a stage where he could fully demonstrate his ability, and other teams would naturally see it.

He should have received offers from more than one team and ended up picking the Warriors among the many.

"That's a good place to be, they have a lot of potential."

Lin Ying nodded.

In history, Kerr also went to the Warriors this year, and then he debuted at the peak, leading his team to win the championship.

Now, the Warriors' lineup has not changed much. Kerr will not say that he will win the championship, but he is also very competitive.

"Come on, although I think the Nets will be difficult next season, but with you, I think everything is possible, maybe we will meet in the finals?"

Cole said with a smile.

Lin Ying nodded with a smile.

Kerr's words are not only very confident in him, but also quite confident in himself.

...

The second day after the opening of the free market, the free market finally had a big operation.

The Mavericks offered the Rockets Chandler Parsons a three-year, $45 million 2+1 max contract.

The Rockets gave up the match after weighing, and the Mavericks finally used the contract space that Nowitzki jumped out to complete the reinforcement.

And just after that, Nowitzki announced a three-year, $25 million extension with the Mavericks.

This shocked the league.

The contract renewal stalk was also born.

Library Board: "4 years 94 million."

Nowitzki: "2 years and 10 million."

Library Board: "80 million in 4 years."

Nowitzki: "3 years and 15 million."

Library Board: "60 million in 3 years."

Nowitzki: "3 years, 25 million, deal!"

The owner-player relationship between Kuban and Nowitzki is also unique in the NBA.

As a result, the Mavericks are still very competitive next season.

Holiday, Courtney Lee, Parsons, Nowitzki, Yao Ming.

This starting lineup still has the strength to compete for the championship.

On the same day, the Warriors officially announced that they had fired Mark Jackson and that the team's new head coach will be Steve Kerr.

Then at the same time, the Warriors offered Livingston a three-year, $16 million contract.

"Another day after the Nets were demolished."

At this time, the rumors between the Cavaliers and James increased.

...

Manhattan, James Mansion.

James is sitting on the couch opposite Rich Paul.

"I just got in touch with Pat Riley and they're going to trade Wade for Melo, and the deal is close.

It was obvious that he called me at this time, just as a bargaining chip for you to stay. "

Paul had a good grasp on Riley.

"The king does not see the king."

James gave an answer.

Maybe in the eyes of many people this will be a reinforcement, but in his eyes it is not.

Anthony has a proud heart, not to mention that because of "decision one", the two were not happy at the beginning.

Unless one of them is completely useless, it will be difficult to cooperate.

"What did Cleveland say?"

James is more concerned about the Cavaliers now.

The Cavaliers finished third in the Eastern Conference last season, and he joins such a team that the competitiveness is there.

"They've agreed to trade James Harden, and Gilbert said he can do the same as Ballmer."

"very good."

James feels satisfied.

This is similar to what Lin Ying guessed, but not exactly the same.

In addition to compatibility issues, it is the attitude of the Cavaliers.

Gilbert publicly cursed him when he left.

So if he goes back, the attitude of the Cavaliers management is crucial.

As for the previous conflicts, they all looked at money.

Gilbert's attitude now speaks volumes.

Although the Cavaliers finished third in the East last year, those guys alone couldn't beat the Nets.

It's now up to the Cavaliers front office to trade Harden for what leverage, and that will be the final factor in whether he considers returning to Cleveland.

Otherwise he wouldn't mind trying to get Anthony to surrender to himself.

And he is also confident enough to persuade Bosh to stay, their Big Three will still be the hottest team in the East.

Even if he really abandons the principle that the king does not see the king, he can go to Los Angeles to join forces with Kobe Paul.

Those who helped the Dream Team get back to the top in 2008, the bond between them is easy to reconnect.

...

On the third day of the free market, Lin Ying was called to his home by Walkendian alone.

Calling herself alone at such a time, Lin Ying knew that the management should have made a decision.

Sure enough, after a few brief chats, Varkandien said straight to the point of the management's decision.

"We're going to focus on next summer, so we decided to let Jimmy go."

Walkendian is very direct. He and Lin Ying have known each other for a long time and know that Lin Ying doesn't like to go around.

"Does Jimmy know?"

Lin Ying foresaw this possibility, so it didn't seem too surprising.

"I've spoken to Jimmy and he knows where the team is and has ideas about going to a new team and taking on a bigger role."

Lin Ying nodded after listening.

Butler certainly does not resist staying, but he does have a heart.

If he stays in the Nets all the time, he will still be the third, or at most, the second. It is unrealistic to want to be the boss of the Nets unless Lin Ying leaves.

But that possibility is too small, on the contrary to a new team, he can have the opportunity to directly become the boss.

"So he's going to Charlotte?"

Butler didn't tell him about it before, it should be a decision just made.

The Knicks will not go, butler and Jordan have been linked before.

And it's not necessarily a bad thing for Butler to play for Jordan.

It's not a father-son meme, but there are few people in this league who can stand Jordan's harshness, and Butler will be one of the only few.

"no."

"no?"

"The Hornets withdrew the offer, and they still seem to be looking at free agency next year."

"...As expected of Michael."

Lin Ying thought of many possibilities, but did not expect this to happen in the end.

You must know that Jordan's attention to Butler this time can be seen.

But it turns out that he still underestimated Jordan.

"So Jimmy is going?"

"Boston~www.wuxiahere.com~Boston?"

"That's the second thing I'm going to tell you, we're focusing on next summer, but we're not going to give up this season, so we're going to use Jimmy's trade to bring back some competitive players, and Jimmy also feels Going to Boston would be a good choice."

After hearing this, Lin Ying thought for a while and nodded.

The character of the Celtics group, except for Howard, would be very suitable.

But this also means that the Celtics will not renew Pierce.

"Who are we going to get?"

Lin Ying's curiosity was aroused.

Vulcan Dean also gave that answer.

"Your apprentice,

Avery Bradley. "