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James announced that he was out of the contract and did not explain the specific reason. The external speculation was that he needed to re-sign a large contract with the team.

But jumping out of the contract means that he has become a completely free agent, and other teams can contact him directly.

Although the probability of staying in the team is high, the possibility of leaving the team is not ruled out. As long as possible, other teams will definitely strive for it.

With Yao Ming injured and stopped, Kobe is also about to retire, James is undoubtedly the biggest player in the league.

This decision made the free agency market **** again.

Tang Tian is also watching the free agent market.

After the Nets opened the door to free agents, they signed with the rookies.

Taylor Johnson got a 1 + 1 + 1 contract with full coverage for the first year, no coverage for the next two years and a team option.

One year is a fully guaranteed contract. This contract is quite good for a losing draft, and it is still before the start of the summer league, which means that the team will definitely keep you on the team.

Jokic was awarded a 4-year 6.25 million contract, which is higher than his previous contract. As Tang Tian agreed, the buyout fee has been included in his first contract.

Bogdan Bogdanovic was awarded a standard first-round contract, 2 + 1 + 1, 4.11 million in 4 years.

Bojan Bogdanovic is a rookie in 2011. He is already 25 years old this year. His contract is definitely special. A three-year 11 million full guarantee contract is also one of the conditions he promised to come to the NBA.

After successively signing rookies, the Nets' new season roster has also emerged.

Point guards: Deron Williams, Sean Livingston

Shooting guards: Joe Johnson, Bogdan Bogdanovic

Small forward: Bojan Bogdanovic

Power forward: None

Centers: Brook Lopez, Mason Plumley, Nikola Jokic

There are only 8 people on the team's roster, but the total salary is 71.38 million, which is close to the luxury tax.

Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, and Brook Lopez all add up to nearly $ 60 million in annual salary, which the Nets can't solve temporarily.

(Note: Deron still has a 3-year max salary contract, and Johnson has a 2-year max salary contract)

Under this premise, Tang Tian can only use the rookie contract and base salary to supplement the team lineup first.

Although the salary that can be given is limited, with the open eyes, it is not entirely impossible to find some high-quality role players.

Tang Tian made a list of Jones.

Lavoie Allen, Ramon Sessions, Mike Scott, Greg Oden, Etowan Moore, Darius Miller, Jordan Crawford, Paul Pierce.

Most players are able to win the base salary. As for Pierce in the end, Tang Tian hopes to pay some luxury tax and also wants to keep him.

The operation of the free market is ongoing, but Tang Tian has not pinned all his hopes on it.

"Case, contact the Trail Blazers, don't they lack an inside substitute right now, Pralim quoted them directly, and we want their first-round draft pick next year with Will Button, or Allen Crabbe One of them. "When the day was idle, Tang Tian said directly to Jones.

"Want to trade Mason?" Tang Tian hadn't said it before, and Jones seemed a little surprised.

Pralim was a rookie season last season, averaging 7.4 points and 4.4 rebounds, shooting more than 65%, full of blocks, and not slow to move, can be said to be very talented.

Tang Tian mentioned the two players he wanted, Will Barton and Allen Crabbe, one who played for two years or a marginal player, and one who was a rookie in his second year, and did not see any great talent.

The Trail Blazers are pretty good right now, and this deal doesn't make any sense.

"Yes, we have Nicolas. He needs playing time. Mason stays on the team and his trading value will continue to decline. It's better to switch to the draft now and return some young players." Tang Tian explained, He did not say why Barton and Crabbe will grow as players in the future, but when the value of the transaction is the lowest, it is steady and not lost.

After listening to Tang Tian's explanation, Jones nodded and said nothing.

It seems that his new boss and new boss really value Jokic especially.

After explaining Jones, Tang Tian then went to Pierce. Like Garnett, "Truth" was also suppressed by Tang Tian in the east.

"I hope you continue to stay with the team to impact the championship. The team will provide you with a 10 million full middle class in 2 years."

"No, coach, I don't care about our grievances in the past, but I'm 34 years old, and I don't see the hope of the championship here, so I'm sorry."

The dialogue between Tang Tian and Pierce was not long. Tang Tian gave his sincerity and conditions, but the old Pierce was not too vague and also said very directly.

The Nets will rise, at least for a while, and he can't wait.

Tang Tian failed to persuade Pierce, but he did not force it ~ www.novelmtl.com ~ After all, people have their own aspirations.

Failing to keep Pierce left Tang Tian a little bit lost, but the lost East took away Sang Yu. Just after the conversation with Pierce was over, Jones called him.

"The Blazers' deal is settled, and they are willing to play next year with Will Button."

Crabbe and Button, the Trail Blazers chose Button.

This choice was expected.

After all, Crabbe has only played a rookie for one year, and 42% of his three-point shooting is very objective. On the other hand, Barton still played for two years. Even if the Nets don't trade him, it is a matter of time before leaving.

However, such a result made Tang Tian happy.

In previous lives, Crabbe's achievements are not as high as Barton. After Barton grew up, he also averaged close to 15+ points for several consecutive seasons, a proper bench gangster.

When the deal is completed, Jones will look at the team's assets, and he can see the vitality of the Nets with his naked eyes.

Because of Billy King, the Nets will only have their own second-round draft pick next year, but now, with the Blazers' first round, and counting the second round of the Suns traded before, this year's draft conference will be capable again. Something.

And he has been with Tang Tian for so long, knowing that Tang Tian's draft and watching people's eyes, these rookies and role players who look like waste wood will definitely shine in the new season.

The negotiations between Jones and role players are continuing, but there is still a problem in front of Tang Tian. The list he lists is all functional or substitute players, and the Nets still have fewer starters. Level power forward.

Pierce was reluctant to stay with the Nets, giving Tang Tian an extra middle class, but the free agent market in the middle of the scene is obviously not able to sign this level of players, and if the transaction, the Nets in addition to the two draft picks they just got Nothing too good.