"Monty, do you really want to accept the invitation from the Boston Celtics?"
At home in San Antonio, Monty Williams is hosting a group of young men from the Pelicans, Eric Gordon, Eric Gordon, Austin Rivers and other players.
Monty Williams' contract with the Pelicans is over.
The Pelicans definitely want to keep this NBA wizard.
Being a player can make Jordan powerless.
Being the head coach makes Coach D powerless.
He is still so young, the Pelicans even hope that he can become the team's godfather.
The Pelicans know that they are not competitive enough. The team does not have enough strength and financial resources. More importantly, the city is not that big and is not attractive enough to players.
So facing the situation where the entire league is surrounded by wolves vying for Monty Williams, the Pelicans know that it will be difficult.
But no matter how difficult it is, they still want to try hard.
The Pelicans' biggest rival for Monty Williams was none other than the Spurs.
Monty Williams is a coach trained through the Spurs system.
He spent his playing days playing alongside Spurs greats like David Robinson and Sean Elliott.
After retiring, he became a coach, and the internship stage of his assistant career was also spent with the San Antonio Spurs.
After Monty Williams' contract with the Pelicans expired this season, Monty Williams said that he was not strong enough to lead the Pelicans into the playoffs and needed further training, so he did not want to renew his contract with the Pelicans for the time being.
After hearing the news, Popovich immediately invited Williams to return to the Spurs as the team's deputy general manager, vice president of basketball operations and assistant coach.
According to reports, this position was specially prepared by Popovich for Williams.
The second in command of the three most powerful positions in the entire Spurs.
The meaning of successor is very strong.
This means making Monty Williams his prince.
Of course, some people say that Popovich is afraid of being beaten by Coach D. He needs to match a nemesis of Coach D in his coaching staff. Is there a more suitable candidate in the entire league than Monty Williams?
Of course not.
Since Monty Williams wants to study, then go back to the Spurs to study. The Spurs have found the present and the future, which is perfect.
Monty Williams is already interested, and learning next to Popovich is indeed the best place to be.
And the Spurs are so sincere.
However, Monty Williams never thought that James would recommend him to be the Celtics head coach.
Monty Williams didn't feel that he was very familiar with James.
Maybe the only intersection between the two was the 2013 All-Star Weekend, right?
At that time, James was defeated by McGrady and him in the one-on-one match at the All-Star Weekend. He said something to James.
It seemed that James recognized him very much.
Facing an invitation like the Celtics, no one can refuse.
After all, the Celtics' invitation was the team's deputy general manager and head coach.
Danny Ainge directly stated that as long as the Celtics can win the championship, he will retire. After he retires, Monty Williams will become the team's general manager and head coach.
To the whole of Celtic he would be 'the godfather who is not the godfather'!
The only godfather of the Celtics was a Cardinal.
And he, Monty Williams, could become the greatest head coach of the Celtics since the Cardinals.
No one can refuse this pie, right?
At the very least, Monty Williams certainly couldn't refuse.
Therefore, when faced with the young players from the Pelicans asking him why he wanted to go to the Celtics, Monty Williams told the Celtics the conditions for inviting him, and then everyone fell silent.
Not even the Pelicans can provide this condition.
Although Pelicans executives have always said that Monty Williams is the godfather of the team.
But these guys, in other words, who the hell is willing to put a godfather on their head?
Who the hell would want a little wife like Kupchak?
Power cannot be something you just talk about, but it must be truly delegated.
And this is also the fundamental reason why Monty Williams left the Pelicans.
Although he knows that he is not that strong, his reputation is already so high and he cannot make the playoffs every year. Do you think he is under a lot of pressure?
No power no chance in the Pelicans.
On other teams, Monty Williams has no confidence that he can succeed.
Instead of doing this, it is better to retreat temporarily and come out to coach again after your enthusiasm subsides and you no longer have such great expectations.
This can be regarded as the best choice when retreating from the rapids and virtue is not suitable.
Therefore, he finally chose the Spurs' invitation.
However, the Celtics' invitation did perfectly fit his situation.
The team's strength can cover up his lack of strength.
There is not much competition in the Eastern Conference, and we can safely advance to the finals.
This way he can coach and learn at the same time, which is the best.
What's more, he may become the godfather of the Celtics in the future.
Coach D led the Lakers to win the championship this year, and eventually led the Lakers to overtake the Celtics and become the No. 1 powerhouse. This is an eternal legend in the NBA.
He is as famous as Coach D, the amazing Monty. If he can lead the Celtics to surpass the Lakers in the future, will he really be as famous as Coach D?
The temptation for Monty Williams was great.
Even the young Pelicans players present felt the expectations of Monty Williams, because even if they were Monty Williams, they would make such a choice.
"Monty, I want to go to Celtic with you!"
Thick Eyebrow's words shocked the Pelicans players present.
Boss, are you serious or are you joking?
The team asked me to persuade Monty to change his mind and not let you vote with Monty!
Even Monty Williams was actually surprised.
But after being surprised, there is naturally a pleasant surprise.
As a weak head coach, he likes to use his cronies and familiar players.
When he arrived at the Celtics, he was not confident that he could start work immediately and instill ideas. If he could have a confidant like Thick Eyebrow, things would be much easier to handle.
"Danny, I agree to your invitation. I can go to the Celtics, but I hope you can bring Anthony."
Danny Ainge thought it was Anthony at first.
When I knew I had thick eyebrows.
Danny Ainge was just beside himself with excitement.
These are thick eyebrows, the real future No. 1 power forward in the NBA!
He is willing to come to the Celtics, this is really a perfect buy one get one free!
"Danny, are we really sending Avery Bradley out too?"
"Send it out, for Anthony Davis, no one on the team is for sale!"
Wiggins definitely can't be replaced by thick eyebrows, and adding Olynyk is barely enough, but if he adds Avery Bradley, it will be just right.
What is just right here is to seek a third party. In fact, the value of these three people is greater than thick eyebrows. If you just give them away like this, you will lose money.
"The Pelicans have Jrue Holiday and don't need Avery Bradley, but the Clippers do, so contact Doug."
Soon, the Boston Celtics signed a four-year, 36 million contract with Bradley.
"Doug, the Boston Celtics are willing to trade Avery Bradley, but..."
"But what?"
"However, they need Redick and the three first-round picks from the Celtics that were previously traded."
Hearing this, Doc Reeves was immediately stunned, and then his face immediately became very ugly!
Farke!
This is crazy!
If this deal is really reached, it will be equivalent to two transactions between him and the Celtics: Bradley Garondo plus Gerald Wallace, and the Clippers' 2015 first-round pick in exchange for Paul and Redick!
Although it is not a big loss, it is definitely a loss!
"Doug, do you want to refuse?"
"No, accept."
Douglas gritted his teeth and accepted.
"Avery has the potential to become a star player and can become one of the core members of the Clippers' reconstruction in the future."
What's more important is that Bradley is one of his own.
The Celtics are also his own people.
He can actually keep grinding with Danny Ainge, and he should be able to grind out a first-round pick, but...
Help the Celtics.
Jerry West…
This is the first of its kind for you!
Danny Ainge is Danny Ainge.
Celtics are Celtics.
Doc Greaves picked up the phone and dialed it himself.
"Danny, I want Austin."
Austin Rivers is his son.
With Paul gone, the team has room for training. His son was once the No. 1 high school student in the United States. Now, maybe he can be saved.
This is also selfish.
"Coach, what do you think of this Celtics deal?"
In the head coach's office of the Los Angeles Lakers, Du Kang saw the Celtics' three-way deal from the newspaper.
The Celtics sent three extremely high-quality young players in Wiggins, Olynyk, and Avery Bradley to their own team.
The Clippers sent Redick, Jamal Crawford and three first-round picks from the Boston Celtics in 2015, 2017 and 2020.
The Pelicans sent Anthony Rivers and Austin Rivers.
The Celtics got Redick, Big Eyebrow and Jamal Crawford.
The Clippers acquired Avery Bradley and Austin Rivers.
The Pelicans received Wiggins, Olynyk and three first-round picks from the Celtics.
"Du, the Clippers fans online are already going crazy, saying that Douglas Greaves is betraying the team!"
"Darwin, are you sure you are a Clippers fan?"
Nash's words left Ham speechless.
How many fans can the Clippers have now, especially after Paul left, there are not many Clippers fans.
Those who are madly criticizing Rivers now are deformed Lakers fans.
"The team cannot be sold in a short time, and with Paul leaving and the Clippers getting back their draft rights, the Clippers will have internal and external problems next season, and their record will definitely not be good. Instead of being neither good nor bad, it is better to completely rebuild. Rebuilding the team requires More potential young players, Redick and Jamal Crawford have no meaning for the rebuilding Clippers, and neither of them want to stay with the Clippers. This is a deal that is beneficial to the Clippers."
Clifford's words stunned both Nash and Ham.
"Steve, what you haven't said yet is that the Clippers got Austin Rivers. In Doc Reeves's mind, Austin Rivers' value is at the All-Star level."
Du Kang finished speaking with a smile, and Clifford looked a little embarrassed.
He actually saved face for Rivers.
Rivers has a wide network of contacts in the NBA. He is a good person, and everyone is actually willing to give him face.
Rivers' coaching ability may be controversial, but his character is not that controversial.
Especially in coaching circles.
"Danny Ainge really wants to take advantage of everything."
After feeling Doc Reeves' desire for Austin Rivers, Danny Ainge must be hammering away again.
"Coach, the Celtics now have three star players in Paul, James and Anthony Davis, plus Redick, Jamal Crawford, Jeff Green, Sullinger, and Brandon Bass. When it comes to outstanding role players, the Celtics are already very good.”
Nash looked worried. Although the Lakers had little chance of winning three consecutive championships, it would be too difficult to break out of the Western Conference.
But after all, the Lakers have won two consecutive championships, and they always have the idea of three consecutive championships.
Now the Celtics are almost invincible in Nash's opinion.
This does not include Smart, the rookie selected by the Celtics in this year's NBA draft.
Is it possible that Danny Ainge and the Celtics were willing to trade Avery Bradley to the Clippers because Smart exceeded the Celtics' expectations?
In short, with such a strong Celtics, their appeal to other veterans in the league who want to win the championship will also explode, right?
How will the Celtics be defeated by then?
In fact, this issue is not only considered by the Lakers, but also considered by all teams in the entire Western Conference that aspire to the championship.
"Steve, there will be no Lakers next season, but it will be harder to win the championship!"
"yes."
Cole sighed and nodded.
Today's NBA is indeed difficult to do.
The Lakers should have been completely rebuilt last season, but Coach D relied on his own ability and magic to force a new wave for the Lakers and win a championship.
This season, Kobe and Tracy McGrady are out for the season. The Lakers are finally rebuilding, but the Eastern Conference has strengthened at an epic level.
Mainly because the strongest team in the Eastern Conference has strengthened to an epic level.
Paul, Big Eyebrow and James, the combination of these three giants is strong and reasonable!
but!
"If we enter the finals, we will not be worse than the Celtics!"
Although the Warriors don't have the Big Three, they are definitely not bad!
"Steve, the Timberwolves are making another offer!"
Are the Timberwolves making an offer again?
Cole laughed.
The Timberwolves are really persistent.
"Mr. Jerry West must have said no again?"
"No, this time, Mr. Jerry West accepted it!"
What? !
Cole was dumbfounded.
Accepted? !
How can this be? !
Cole is really stupid!
Love is of course a very good player. He likes Love very much and really wants to have Love in the team.
Love can support, can make three-pointers, and can play singles under the basket. In addition to defense, it is almost perfectly in line with his offensive system.
However, Clay is also an indispensable player in his offensive system!
If he had to choose, he would definitely want to keep Clay!
"It's such a big deal to trade Klay, why don't you listen to my opinion!"
"Trade Klay? Steve, what are you talking about? Mr. Jerry West agreed to the Timberwolves' proposal to trade Love for Harrison Barnes and Bogut."
What? !
Harris Barnes?
Bogut?
this……
Cole felt a little embarrassed at this time.
Of course, Barnes is also a very good young player.
This second-year rookie averaged 16 points per game in the playoffs in his rookie season. He also averaged 15 points per game in the playoffs last season. He is the best after the Warriors' major star players. players.
The North Carolina Flying Eagle has excellent talent and good skills. In addition, he is only 22 years old. He is definitely a player with great potential and the trade value is very high.
As for Bogut, his screening and frame protection are very good. He was indispensable for the Warriors before Yi came.
But the arrival of Yi and Iguodala last season obviously changed everything.
The arrival of Iguodala has damaged Harris-Barnes' fighting spirit. In many games, he has no fighting spirit and little confidence.
The same is true for Bogut. Yi's arrival made him lose his desire to play.
These two are really embarrassed in the Warriors.
Leaving is definitely a better choice for both of them.
I noticed it all.
Mr. Jerry West must have noticed it too, right?
"Forcibly retaining them may deliberately drop the chain at a critical moment when we compete for the championship."
Jerry West's words made Miles, the general manager of the Warriors next to him, stunned.
"I've seen this kind of thing a lot."
Jerry West smiled.
Harris-Barnes has great potential. Losing such a player is naturally very confusing.
But Jerry West was very determined and even determined.
"We have seen the hope of the championship, and now I hope that our entire team is united, and Harris and Bogut are currently inconsistent with the team's goals, and the team's success cannot bring benefits to them. Maybe at some point the devil will take over their head and we need to take that into account."
Miles was really shocked to hear Jerry West's consideration and his seriousness.
Mr. Jerry, are you sure you are human?
Have you already reached the realm of God?
Can such a thing be imagined? !
The day after the Boston Celtics and Clippers-Pelicans shocked the world by reaching a three-way trade, the championship-favorite Warriors and Timberwolves also shocked the entire league.
Harris and Bogut for Love.
The Warriors traded the future for the present!
Yi Jianlian, Love, Curry, Iguodala, Klay, Dream Green...
"Oh my God! Next season's NBA Finals will be a showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors!!!"
When the Boston Celtics made a crazy attack, everyone actually predicted that the Lakers and Celtics would start an arms race.
But what people never expected was that the Lakers, as the defending champions, were so quiet!
After the draft, in addition to signing contracts with rookies, not only did they not sign anyone, but they also kept giving away players.
The four elders of the Pacers returned to the Pacers.
Olajuwon also announced his retirement again.
And Roy, one of the Lakers' most powerful players last season, announced that he had terminated his contract with the Lakers and was suspended indefinitely to make a movie!
"Farke!"
After seeing this trade between the Warriors and Timberwolves, Lakers fans were dumbfounded.
Don't worry about the Celtics now, now the Lakers can't even get past the Warriors!
The direct impact of this is that Clippers head coach Doc Reeves suffered an unknown amount of shock.
Well, now the main fans who troll Rivers have become Warriors fans.
Yes, now on the Internet, the main force against Celtics fans has become Warriors fans.
And Lakers fans…
Of course they are Hu Yong’s family!
"Is there really no action from Coach D?"
"Bobo, our people didn't hear anything."
"It seems that Coach D has indeed given up on next season. Moreover, even if Coach D wants to make a move, it is useless. The Lakers have no room at all. The Lakers have just renewed Yao Ming's 3-year, 64 million 2+1 contract. , plus Kobe’s contract and McGrady’s contract, the contracts of these three people exceed 60 million. Unless the Lakers clear one or two of the contracts of Kobe, McGrady and Yao Ming, there will be no room for maneuver.”
Popovich nodded.
It's really difficult for the Lakers now.
The Lakers' difficulties did not start this year. In fact, the Lakers were so difficult in the past two years and it was difficult to strengthen them. Coach D just relied on a bunch of veterans who came back from retirement and a group of young people to win two games with these old, weak, sick and disabled players. A champion.
It’s okay if you don’t accept it.
Next season, the potential of this Lakers team will finally be exhausted.
In fact, he is very aware of this dilemma.
The Spurs have also filled up their salary space after signing Gasol last year.
Without trading core players, it is impossible to operate on a large scale.
"How's Kawhi's early contract extension going?"
"Kawhi didn't say anything, but his uncle rejected the Spurs' offer to extend his contract in advance."
"Why?"
Popovich was stunned.
"Kawhi's uncle said he wouldn't renew his contract early without a maximum salary."
Maximum salary?
95 million in 5 years?
No wonder Popovich was surprised, because Duncan has never received such a maximum salary with the Spurs!
Why is Kawhi so embarrassed?
But soon, Popovich came back to his senses.
"Keep talking. Kawhi is a good boy. If there are bad people who are causing trouble, you should talk to Kawhi himself directly."
"Pop, we couldn't find Kawhi during the offseason. Kawhi disappeared from the world during the offseason."
"..."
Popovich was speechless.
And on the other side is Goose City.
As the favorites to win the championship next season.
Goose City is also quiet now.
"Kevin, why don't you lobby for free agents this offseason?"
"There's no point anymore."
Durant smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"The team said that the Thunder have no money and will not pay the luxury tax. The team is already strong enough."
The team unexpectedly acquired Randle in this season's draft.
This is indeed one of the enhancements.
but.
No matter how talented Randall is, it will take time to be useful in the playoffs or even in strong dialogue.
Time...
Russell and I will be over 30 by then, will it still make sense?
Vince will have retired by then, so is there any point?
Durant was disappointed.
He and his teammates are doing their best for the team. Both he and Ibaka were injured last season.
But instead of going all out, the team is just muddling through.
As the NBA's two consecutive MVPs, he has not won the championship, and the pressure on him will increase.
He was anxious.
But it didn't work.
Because the Lakers, Spurs and Thunder are quiet, this NBA offseason has become a double act for the Celtics and Warriors.
The two teams have now soared directly to the first and second positions with the odds of winning next season.
Fans of both teams went crazy online.
On the other side, general manager Danny Ainge, who was wildly praised by Celtics fans this offseason, is not in Boston now.
Danny Ainge brought James and Paul to Memphis.
"Chris!"
"Danny!"
Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace and Danny Ainge hugged each other upon meeting in Memphis.
Chris Wallace, now the general manager of the Grizzlies, is also the former Celtics general manager and Paul Pierce's assistant.
Danny Ainge took over as the Celtics and replaced him.
Chris Wallace spent 10 years with the Celtics.
Seeing Chris Wallace and Danny Ainge like this, James and Paul behind them looked at each other.
This is the foundation of a wealthy family!
Why is Danny Ainge so obsessed with so-called desire? He is really not afraid that no one will do business with him.
The Celtics, like the Lakers, have too much of their heritage throughout the league.
When James thought about this, he quickly thought of Danny Green when he was with the Cavaliers.
Many people are now criticizing him for being a useless rookie, and Danny Green is one of the examples.
But at the beginning, he was really not that familiar with Danny Green. The team did not wait for him to get familiar with Danny Green before they waived Danny Green and was picked up by the Spurs.
Do you think there is nothing fishy about this matter?
James himself didn't believe it.
"Danny, you need to talk to him about Zach. I can't help you. We respect Zach very much. We welcome him with both hands when he leaves. If he stays, we will immediately send him a contract."
Randolph's current contract has expired.
Based on Randolph's feelings for the Grizzlies, he is definitely willing to renew his contract.
But the Lakers' victory again deeply stimulated him.
Let’s not talk about the grudges between the Lakers and Grizzlies in the past two seasons.
That's pretty big.
Randolph often criticizes the Lakers in the media, but he is laughed at every time, not only by reporters but also by Lakers fans.
If you fail, what qualifications do you have to laugh at Coach D and his Lakers?
Oh, you didn't laugh at Coach D, but you two bears were caught by Howard without attacking with one hand.
This made Randolph very unbearable.
Randolph wants a championship.
However, with this Grizzlies, Randolph knows that winning a championship is not that easy, it is very difficult.
The Grizzlies are still working hard to win the championship.
But Prince left this offseason.
Gasol and the others are still young and they still have opportunities in the future.
But as he gets older, his chances are almost gone.
Now he still wants to fight hard while he has the fighting ability.
"Zach, I don't want to say anything more. The current Celtics are your perfect team. How great an achievement is it to win the NBA championship at Staples?"
Danny Ainge's words surprised Randolph.
With the strength of the Lakers next season, do they dream of going to the Finals?
Even if Coach D is a god, the god of coaching, it’s useless, right?
However, it is obvious that Danny Ainge's words are a very good step.
Lift the championship trophy at Staples!
This really turned him on.
Randolph looked at Danny Ainge, then at James and Paul behind him.
Finally nodded.
“A pleasure to work with.”
On July 15, 2014, Zach Randolph and the Grizzlies reached a three-year, 35 million contract. At the same time, the Celtics and Courtney Lee reached a three-year, 15 million contract with Jordan K. Lawford reached a three-year, $9 million contract.
The Celtics sent Sullinger, Courtney Lee and Jordan Crawford to the Grizzlies in exchange for the Grizzlies' big black bear Zach Randolph.
After the Celtics deal was completed.
The entire alliance was shocked once again.
Grizzlies fans are giving an emotional farewell to the big black bear.
I hope Randolph can have a perfect career with the Celtics.
At the same time, Warriors fans were madly calling the Celtics shameless.
Where are the big three that Nima agreed on?
These are already the Big Four!
The Warriors did not criticize the deal between the Celtics and the Grizzlies.
If it weren't for the fact that the Celtics couldn't sign Randolph naked, there would actually be no need to sign and then trade with the Grizzlies.
The Celtics and the Grizzlies signed and then traded, giving the Grizzlies three players who averaged double figures in points last season. Among them was a young man with potential like Sullinger, who could be traded to the lottery or even before. A young player with five draft picks, the Grizzlies actually made a lot of money.
Randolph's departure gave the Grizzlies a potential player like Sullinger who can take his place, and they also got two players like Jordan Crawford and Courtney Lee who can be the sixth and seventh man. players.
Therefore, Grizzlies fans are so happy for the departure of the Big Black Bear.
It is indeed so affectionate and righteous.
Even if he can leave freely, he still leaves such a high-quality asset for the team.
In the deal with the Grizzlies, Danny Ainge did not cheat, mainly because he did not dare. Although Chris Wallace is from the Celtics, he is not a direct descendant, and his position was replaced by Danny Ainge. If it were not for Kevin Celtics, Chris Wallace wouldn't do business with Danny Ainge.
Even for the Celtics, Chris Wallace probably hates the Celtics more than he loves them.
In 2008, the Grizzlies sent Gasol to the Lakers to trap the Celtics, and Chris Wallace's role was not that glorious.
In order to cheat Danny Ainge, Chris Wallace could put his hatred of Ainge above his love for the Celtics.
So if Danny Ainge doesn't produce some blood, Chris Wallace may have to play the emotional card against the Big Black Bear and force Randolph to stay.
it's good now.
The Celtics got it now.
The Grizzlies got the future.
Everyone is happy.
After acquiring the Grizzlies, the Celtics are no longer F3, but F4!
Thick eyebrows, Randolph, James, Paul!
This damn thing has exploded!
Therefore, the Warriors, who had just jumped to first place in terms of championship odds because of acquiring Love, immediately dropped to second place.
Celtics fans have gone crazy online.
And the fans who are as crazy as the Celtics fans are James fans.
James fans are really crazy now.
After the finals, they didn't dare to show their faces.
It's too awful!
But now, after the Celtics have become so strong, they can finally come out again.
It's just that there aren't enough James fans now.
So the main battlefield is where the Celtics fans and Hu Yong's coalition forces are.
James fans are just divided into battlefields.
James fans are in a frenzy with Cavaliers fans.
"You see, this is why LeBron came to the Celtics!"
"When LeBron returns to the Cavaliers, can you equip LeBron with so many good ministers?"
"Go back to the Cavaliers, LeBron will never win a championship!"
"The Cleveland Cavaliers are simply not a place to win a championship!"
"Hold your emperor and dream! Hahahaha, our LeBron is going to truly reach the top and become the king!"
After James teased the Cavaliers, Cavaliers fans were chasing and beating James. At that time, James was still being sprayed with blood by the whole world, and James fans did not dare to come out.
Now, James fans have finally come out. If they don’t spray the Cavaliers fans into self-isolation, it will definitely not be complete.
Faced with such disgusting comments from James fans, Cavaliers fans were certainly unhappy.
So they are urging the Cavaliers to strengthen.
After acquiring Oden, the Cavaliers are not weak, even second to the Celtics and Pacers in the Eastern Conference.
Oden, Irving, TT, Waiters.
They are all young and have a promising future, but Cavaliers fans must also hope for the present.
At least not to mention defeating the Celtics, it's okay to have a fight with the Celtics, right?
Would it be ugly if the Celtics met and were swept in the playoffs?
In fact, the Cavaliers are indeed strengthening.
The fans don't push, they are also thinking about reinforcements.
After all, the Cavaliers management wants to prove that James made a mistake in teasing Cleveland more than the fans. The Cavaliers are definitely not James' urinal!
After Randolph went to the Celtics, the Cavaliers finally no longer guarded their parallel No. 1 pick Bennett.
The Cavaliers sent Bennett to the Timberwolves in exchange for Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin.
At the same time, Griffin, the general manager of the Cavaliers, brought Oden to Philadelphia in person.
Try to convince Lowry to join here.
Lowry's contract with the Raptors expired. Last season, he and DeRozan led the Raptors to the playoffs with a third-place record and then lost in the first round.
Lowry wants to prove himself in the playoffs.
Staying in the Raptors and continuing to fight DeRozan is an opportunity.
Going to the Cavaliers to sign a contract with Oden Irving is also an opportunity.
And the Cavaliers can be said to be old friends with Lowry.
In the summer of 2010, Lowry's rookie contract expired and Lowry became a restricted free agent. The Cavaliers offered him an invitation contract, and the Rockets chose to match the new four-year, $23.46 million contract.
At that time, the Cavaliers' contract was really high, and Lowry was not worth the price at all.
He was Aaron Brooks' backup at the time.
The Rockets matched this contract and signed this contract with Lowry, which directly led to Lowry's competition over Brooks.
Brooks and Lowry were both young at the time and had very different styles. The Rockets wanted to try both and didn't want to give an answer so quickly.
Now that Lowry signed such a big contract, Lowry couldn't be allowed to play as a substitute. In the end, Aaron Brooks became the substitute. Then Brooks didn't want to play as a substitute, so the Rockets traded Brooks.
Since then, Lowry has slowly grown up. Not to mention taking off, he has now grown into a little kid.
It can be said that the Cavaliers are Lowry's nobles.
Of course Lowry knows this.
Of course, more importantly, the Cavaliers really need him and are indeed a very good place to go.
"Kerry, I hope you can pass the ball for me like you passed the ball for Yao. We will become the best partners."
Seeing the serious expression on Oden's face at this time, Lori was stunned for a moment.
"In the Cavaliers, I guarantee that you and Kyrie are the ones in control of the ball. I am willing to pick and roll, screen, and defend for you. I will make your game more relaxed and comfortable."
Oden's reputation in the league is very high now.
That is the fierce man who single-handedly blocked the impact of the Thunder's two young men in the playoffs, and the future No. 1 center in the NBA.
Such a player can say such things, what else can Lowry say?
"I would like to join the Cavaliers."
After the Cavaliers acquired Kevin Martin, they immediately signed Lowry from the free market for 48 million in four years. After the Celtics and Warriors, the Cavaliers also began their own journey to dominate the market.
And the Cavs aren't done yet.
After acquiring Lowry, the Cavaliers officially put Waiters on the shelf.
Waiters and Irving were about to fight over the competition for the Cavaliers' boss position.
Now that Irving has won the competition and Lowry is here, Waiters' position on the team can only be as a substitute.
It's strange that Waiters can be Irving's substitute with his personality.
So Waiters must be traded.
Waiters averaged 16 points per game last season. He is 23 years old, has excellent singles skills, excellent scoring ability, and is also good defensively.
If Waiters is willing to play off the bench as the sixth man for the Cavaliers, the Cavaliers are actually willing to keep Waiters.
But this is obviously impossible.
The Thunder want Waiters, and the Cavaliers want Randle.
This is definitely impossible.
Although the transaction value of the two is similar, it is impossible for the Thunder to send Randall out. This is a four-year excellent child labor contract. Even if they send Ibaka, they will not send Randall.
"Farke, you don't really want to send Ibaka away, do you?!"
Griffin, the general manager of the Cavaliers, was stunned.
The Thunder aren't crazy, are they? !
Do any of you play like this?
Have you ever thought about how Durant and Westbrook feel?
Is there anyone who bullies the core star of the team like this?
Aren't you afraid that Durant and Westbrook will explode?
Griffin is really crazy!
And on the other side.
Boston.
"Danny, the Cavaliers seem to be in a lot of limelight recently? Are you not worried at all?"
Danny Ainge did not answer directly.
Instead, he smiled and said another thing.
"Tell Paul and KG that the Celtics don't need them back on the road right now."
"..."
Danny Ainge's assistant was stunned.
This is Pierce and Garnett.
They don’t even want to come back and tour with a basic salary?
Danny Ainge had a beef with Pierce.
And Pierce and James have a rift.
As for KG, he has to be a leader wherever he goes. James and Paul can't tolerate them.
"Paul, we're being rejected."
Pierce and Garnett looked very ugly.
They never thought that in the last year of their careers, they would have to wander and have nowhere to go.
And right now.
Garnett's phone rang.
Garnett was shocked.
"who?"
"Kobe!"
Have a healthy Dragon Boat Festival everyone!
(End of chapter)
