This Forward is Not Serious

"Bradley?"

Lin Ying was surprised when he heard the name.

Because Bradley just had his best season with the Celtics.

He averaged a career-high 14.9 points per game, shot over 40 percent from 3-point range, and averaged 1.3 steals per game.

He is the kind of top 3D, and in addition to 3D, he also has certain breakthrough and mid-range shooting ability, and his scoring ability is above the standard.

Of course, the most important thing is his defense. He was selected for the second team in the 2012-2013 season.

Purely in terms of defensive ability, Bradley is not much worse than Butler.

It was a pleasant surprise to be able to replace him. .

"He will first sign a 4-year, 32 million contract with the Celtics. In order to match the contract, they will add Terry. We will find a third-party team to eat Terry."

Terry has one year left on his contract with the Celtics, and his $5 million contract expires.

Vulcan Deen did not hide from Lin Ying, and directly told the details of the transaction that had not been officially announced.

It's a really good deal, and Butler's max starting salary is around $16 million.

In Bradley's case, the average salary on this contract is only $8 million.

This can be regarded as retaining the strength of the backcourt to the greatest extent within the affordable luxury tax range.

And Bradley is a combo guard. If he is traded, the Nets can let Livingston go.

In this backcourt, Deron, JR, and Bradley share most of the playing time.

"I'm confident next summer will be more competitive than the last two seasons, but next season, I'll do my best, but the team will depend on you more than ever."

Vulcan Deen was still speaking to Lin Ying.

"Mark, you've had enough vaccinations."

Lin Ying replied with a smile.

Difficulty means opportunity, and if he has a chance to do it, it's really comparable to Dirk Nowitzki in 2011.

Vulcan Deen said nothing, but what Lin Ying said reassured him.

Before the final whistle, the outcome of the game is always full of unknowns.

Before next season is really over, who said that such a Nets must have no chance?

…

On the fourth day of the free market, there were two big deals in a row.

First, the Nets, Celtics and Rockets reached a three-way deal.

The specific scheme of the transaction is:

The Nets and Butler reached a five-year, 80 million-dollar contract, and then sent him to the Celtics for Bradley and a 5-million-dollar trade exception from the Rockets;

The Celtics signed a four-year, $32 million contract with Bradley, followed by sending him and Terry, a future second-round pick to Jimmy Butler;

The Rockets get Terry and a future second-round trade exception worth 5 million.

This transaction is very exciting for fans, because after such a transaction is completed, the competitiveness of the Celtics has been greatly improved, and the operation of the Nets is very dangerous.

But another deal is more exciting.

The Knicks and Heat have reached a deal.

The Knicks and Wade agreed to a three-year, $66 million contract with a player option for the third year, and then sent him and a future first-rounder to the Heat for Carmelo Anthony.

This time the expression of the fans changed from exciting to lying.

"Is the Heat the Knicks' trumpet? Just send Anthony away? Is it worth a Wade?"

"I seriously doubt that Riley still controls the Heat management! This is more exaggerated than robbing Gasol back then!"

"James, Wade, Bosh, what about the others?"

"This sounds familiar, how do other teams play 2.0?" from the comment from "Lin Ying Deluxe 3.0 Reset Version No. 1 Fan".

"Anthony is a big data brush. You guys so quickly forgot that he didn't even want the playoffs in order to grab the scoring title last season?"

"I think it's the same. When McGrady won the scoring championship, he didn't make the playoffs. Don't you shout like that? As a result, the Rockets and Yao Ming are also very strong when they arrive."

"I agree, and LeBron and Melo have proved in Team USA that they can work together, and I'm looking forward to the new season for the Knicks."

"And don't forget that LeBron and Bosh are still free agents and can renew their contracts. Bogut's contract has expired, and the Knicks have a lot of room for reinforcement."

"If nothing else, the Knicks' lineup next season will be unprecedented again, while the Nets' strength is weakening. It's time for the Knicks to win another championship trophy!"

"Didn't you say that LeBron and the Cavaliers are very close?"

"That was before, now that Anthony is here, there is no reason for LeBron to leave, and the same is true for Bosh, they will definitely stay and continue to fight!"

…

Fans are talking, and the Knicks' reinforcement plan is also in progress.

They are in contact with Pau Gasol and Luer Deng, and if nothing else, at least one of these two will join the Knicks.

It's going to be another crazy lineup.

…

"Isn't there any progress on the Cavaliers side?"

James pressed Paul.

Paul shook his head.

The Cavaliers can't openly sell Harden because they're not sure if James will eventually come.

If James stays in the Knicks in the end, the Cavaliers will not just be a slam dunk, but give themselves a knife.

At the very least, Harden's trust in management will bottom out.

One thing to know is that the Cavaliers and Knicks are rivals in and of themselves.

The James camp and the Cavaliers are negotiating, but the Cavaliers are not entirely sure that James really wants to come, but is only part of Riley's plan.

Therefore, this transaction is not only an operational war, but also a psychological war.

The slow progress of the transaction is to be expected.

James did not speak, but his thoughts were indeed swaying now.

For example, at this moment, the Cavaliers' progress is slow, and the voice left in his head dominates.

The loss last season really hurt him, and he wasn't willing to leave New York just like that.

And the commercial value of New York, Ballmer, these are the reasons for him to stay.

Paul didn't continue talking, because James wasn't in a hurry to make a decision either.

Now the initiative is on James' side.

Just then, Paul's cell phone rang.

He picked it up and saw that it was David Griffin calling from the Cavaliers.

Paul knew James was upset and went outside to answer the phone.

After a while, Paul returned to the room smiling.

"Cavaliers, there is a trade target."

…

After the trade for Butler, the Nets' follow-up operations are also underway.

Yi Jianlian must not be able to stay. He finally signed a 4-year, 32 million contract with the Wizards.

Granger also went to the Heat, a 2-year 10 million contract, which was also his return last season.

Letting Granger go, the Nets finally matched Crowder's two-year, $9 million offer.

Crowder will play a bigger role in the second half of the season.

And Walkendian also used a minimum salary contract to renew Barbosa.

The current Nets lineup:

Point guards: Deron, Barbosa, Dinwiddie

Shooting back: Bradley, JR

Small Front: Joe Johnson, Covington

Front: Lin Ying, Claude

Centers: Chandler, Chris Anderson, Jokic

The lineup is still competitive.

And let's not say anything else, the salary of this lineup has reached 95 million.

The super cap is more than 30 million, and the luxury tax is also more than 90 million.

Prokhorov also said the money bag was under pressure.

However, the NBA's luxury tax is not finalized until after the trade deadline.

So it does not rule out the possibility of the Nets amnesty or buyout Joe Johnson.

The specific situation and specific operation, the Nets' variables this season are still not small.

And one point is actually very critical: choosing the time point for the amnesty.

Because the uncapped team has the right to bid, if it is a mid-season amnesty, at least it will not be sent directly to a major competitor like the Knicks.

All that remains for the Nets is how to make good use of the 3 million mini-middle class, and which veteran future should be signed to complement the lineup with the remaining two spots.

…

Day 6 of free agency.

Anthony arrives in New York.

Although it is still in the "July freeze period" and the signing of free agents is only in the "verbal stage", Anthony can't wait to return to New York.

His home is in New York, where he should have been four years ago.

The first thing he did when he returned to New York was to visit Madison Square Garden.

His appearance also attracted the attention of reporters.

After he visited the arena, he was quickly surrounded by reporters at the door.

Anthony is also happy with the treatment, and he hasn't had this kind of focus in a while.

"I'm excited about this (being traded to the Knicks), my home is here, this is my home, and it's a great feeling to be home."

When asked by reporters about the transaction, he showed his excitement without reservation.

"I can't wait to play with LeBron and Chris, we'll sweep the league, and we don't have to worry about our chemistry at all, we've proven that in the Olympics."

"Have you communicated with LeBron?"

The reporter then asked.

"It's not too late, he should be busy renewing his contract, but I believe his mood should be the same as mine. We will get in touch soon to discuss how to win the championship together."

Anthony is still very excited.

His attitude speaks volumes about looking forward.

The previous conflicts between him and James seem less important at this time.

When there is a chance to win a championship and fight for glory, those things can be ignored.

Anthony's remarks were quickly reported by fans, and they also won a cheer from Knicks fans.

There have been many rumors between James and the Cavaliers before, which made them worry about the team's prospects.

But Anthony's statement is a good "sedative".

However, this calming effect began to wear off over time.

Because James still has not reached a contract extension agreement with the Knicks.

At the same time, the Nets' reinforcements continued.

Their mid-level exception signing has Knicks fans worried for a while.

They signed Evan Turner, who played for the Pacers last season, with a 2-year, 6 million contract, with the second year being a player option!

The amount of this contract is absolutely unimaginable.

You know, Turner was the kind of guy the 76ers wanted to re-sign with the 76ers before.

As a result, only a mini-middle class was signed now.

Although this contract can barely explain in theory.

Turner's performance in the 76ers did not live up to expectations, the advantages did not play much but the disadvantages were exposed.

He needs a bigger stage to show that ability.

The Nets are undoubtedly the stage he needs.

And he and the Nets need each other.

Bradley can make up for Butler's role on the defensive end, but not on the offensive end.

His organizational characteristics just make up for that.

And the Nets lost not only Butler but also Granger, his addition is very important.

Turner is not the only signing with the Nets. Almost on the same day, the Nets also announced that they had reached a one-year salary contract with Sean Marion, who will compete with Crowder and Turner for playing time.

The strength of the Nets seems to be strengthened at once, and there is only one spot left in the lineup.

Watching the Nets reinforcements complete one after another, Knicks fans are even more anxious.

At this time not only fans, Riley is also anxious.

After the season, James disappeared, citing the need for calm.

He was in contact with James' agent Paul afterward.

But Paul never gave him permission.

It made him feel more and more dangerous as the free market went on.

Because once James leaves, Bosh is also difficult to stay.

All the Knicks got in the summer was an Anthony.

And as other free agents signed one after another, the Knicks couldn't make up their minds if they wanted to.

Under anxiety, Riley could only find Anthony.

Wade has been traded by him, it is definitely not appropriate for him to look for Wade at this time.

But the relationship between Anthony and James is also very close, and it might be OK for him to get in touch.

Anthony had James' personal phone number and did get in touch.

James also reassured Anthony as he did in the past.

"Brother, I can't wait for our cooperation too, but now I have some troubles about the renewal of the contract, but it's okay, I believe it will be resolved soon."

Anthony also responded quickly to Riley after chatting with James.

"Don't worry, LeBron will be back."

After hearing Anthony's answer, Riley was a little relieved.

So, at the last moment of the day, the Knicks and Luer Deng reached a 2-year, 20 million contract.

In this case, the Knicks starting lineup next season will be James, Prince, Anthony, Luer Deng, Bosh. UU reading www.uukanshu.com

"The final form of basketball will be five strikers in the early 2-meter range."

It's a famous quote from Riley once, and now, the Knicks' starting lineup is infinitely close to his theory.

He is also confident that such a lineup can completely compete with the Nets.

And most importantly, the Knicks still have plenty of room to strengthen the lineup.

Time has come to the 11th, which is the last day of the "July Freeze Period".

Most of the free agents have been reinforced one after another, and almost all of the signings have been signed.

Except that James and Bosh have not officially renewed their contracts, like Deng signed with the Knicks and Gasol signed with the Bulls, the overall situation has stabilized.

But on that night, a piece of news from Woj kept fans awake all night.

James, will sign a 2-year, 42.1 million contract with the Cavaliers!