Chapter 791: I'm not joking
The experience of losing to James again and again in the East made Paul George, a guy who yearns for a championship, almost collapse.
After a broken leg a few years ago, George's performance still puts him in one of the best players in the league today. But the Indiana Pacers' repeated mistakes in building the team have left George disappointed.
As a result, he informed the management at the end of the season that he would choose to jump out when his contract expired next season.
The truth is blatant, Paul George has made it clear that he will not play for the Pacers again.
If George just jumps out of his contract next summer, the Pacers will lose all their money. As long as a general manager in his right mind knows, the Pacers can still get some rewards by trading George now. What's more, the new general manager of the Pacers, Chad Buchanan, is not a fool.
In the beginning, things went very smoothly about the George deal. Most teams in the league are hungry for this well-rounded swingman, and the many price tags they offer give Buchanan room to choose.
However, everything has changed since Paul George went to Angel's birthday party.
George's team officially notified the league on June 24, the day after Anjie's birthday. Regardless of which team George is traded to, he will choose to jump out of his contract next summer and join the Portland Trail Blazers instead!
As soon as the news was released, the teams were so frightened that they terminated the negotiations. Since George has said that he will definitely not renew his contract, other teams will definitely not fight for George's one-year right to use it.
The newly appointed Buchanan must have hated Anjie's birthday party now, and God knows what Anjie gave George to make such a decisive plan. In fact, everyone knows that An Jie is George's idol, and it is no secret that George wants to cooperate with An Jie. Who wouldn't yearn to be able to fight side by side with the people they admire and have a chance to win the championship?
It's just that the new general manager of the Pacers is suffering, and Buchanan's dazzling array of chips disappears in an instant, and there are few trade options left for him. Only the Thunder, who have lost everything, and the Celtics, who are in dire need of a rise, are still willing to talk to the Pacers in detail.
Just when Buchanan was overwhelmed by the situation, the second protagonist of the whole thing, the Portland Trail Blazers, called......
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In the strength training room, Morris and Westbrook were sweating wildly.
The muscles exposed in the upper body of these two physically powerful guys are very enviable, and even if they are already so strong, they have not relaxed their training in the slightest.
"Morris. While training, Westbrook suddenly called out to the "big bull" beside him. In recent days, he always felt that this guy who had been with him for 7 years had something to hide from him.
"What's wrong?"
"I don't think there's been something wrong with you since you came back from Portland. Westbrook simply stopped what he was doing and stared at Morris.
"There's something wrong with me, am I not doing this?" Morris smiled, but he avoided Westbrook's gaze.
"Say anything Morris, we've been working together for seven years, there's nothing you can't say. Westbrook was a little nervous because he had recently heard some rumours that he didn't want to hear.
"Whew......" Morris put down the dumbbells, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and sat down next to Westbrook.
"You know, Russell. I love you and I love this city. But seriously, I've ...... I'm tired of losing. Morris was going to cover it up, but when he sat down next to Westbrook, he decided to give it all in.
"You know what? Ann and I are college graduates. Every time I see him lift the championship again and again, and I can only watch it on TV, I get a stab in the heart. Obviously, we were teammates who fought side by side in college, and we had a great time in Oklahoma back then. But why is there such a big gap between us right now? I want to taste the championship, Russell. And in Oklahoma, at least for now, I don't see any possibilities. ”
"Which team, the Warriors, the Cavaliers, or the Celtics?" Westbrook asked bluntly, he had experienced Durant's sudden departure, and now what else was Westbrook unacceptable?
"Portland Trail Blazers, I want to play with Ann. Morris replied calmly.
Westbrook was stunned for a moment, but soon, he regained his composure. Trailblazer? It was an option he hadn't thought of. After all, the team led by An Jie has been out of sight for two years.
"When are you leaving?"
"My team is in Portland to negotiate a contract, maybe, just for a few days. ”
"On the day you go, I'll send you. Westbrook finished and continued to train on his own.
Morris was a little unbearable, and after he left, the Oklahoma City Thunder really only left Westbrook. This guy is nice to people and he's dedicated to the team. Last season, he even averaged an unprecedented triple-double and won the MVP.
Morris was reluctant to Oklahoma, reluctant to Westbrook. But his yearning for the championship is far greater than these "reluctance".
"Sorry man, I just wanted to win, that's all. Morris muttered to himself silently in his heart.
The lone hero, this label, may continue to follow Westbrook for a while......
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"Kyrie Irving: I'm hungry to be traded. ”
"Chris Paul is officially joining the Rockets, and Houston is about to take off?"
"Carmelo Anthony is still in contact with the Rockets, and the trade is full of mysteries!"
Compared to last summer, the news in the trading market this year is even more colorful.
A number of heavyweight superstars have been embroiled in trade rumors, and it seems that the entire league has been completely messed up since Durant joined the Warriors.
Today, though, AnJie is no longer a bystander to these deals and signings. He came to the general manager's office of the Moda Center early in the morning, and today was a big day for Pioneer and Anjie.
"I have to thank you, Ann. While waiting in the office, Nell Orsi suddenly said this to Anjie, which made Anjie confused.
"Thank you, what's the matter, Mr. Orsi, suddenly so polite. ”
"I haven't made any real moves in the summer market for two years in a row, and trading for Nurkic in the middle of last season seems like my best move in two years. Without you, I might not have done anything this summer. Orsi had to admire Anjie's personal charm, because the two people who were about to sign with the team today were attracted to Anjie. has nothing to do with him, who is the general manager.
"Don't say that, Mr. Orsi, you brought me to Portland back then, and that was enough. Anjie winked at Orsi, although the past two seasons Anjie had not been happy, when he knew that it was not Orsi's fault. There is no rush to reorganize the team.
Just as Anjie and Orsi were chatting, there was a sudden knock on the door of the general manager's office.
"It's coming!" Orsi straightened his suit, and Anjie smiled and looked at the door.
"Please come in. With Orsi's loud shout, the door to the general manager's office was gently pushed open by the secretary.
It's none other than Andrew Morris and Paul George!
"Welcome, gentlemen, Ann and I have been waiting for a long time!" Orsie stood up and shook hands with George and Morris one by one, and as long as this signing is completed, the whole world will wait to see the show!
After that, Orsi gets straight to the point. He first signed Morris at an incredibly low price of 20 million for 2 years. You know, in this era when even Mozgov can get a big contract, Morris's contract can only be described as extremely cheap.
Although Muslav was initially reluctant to allow his clients to cut their salaries so harshly, the thought of his two clients being able to create a legend together made him completely compromised.
As for George, the Pacers have agreed to complete a deal with the Trail Blazers.
Nell Orsi sent Aaron Crabbe and C.J. McCollum, as well as a 2018 first-round pick, to get Paul George from the Pacers. The rebuilt Pacers got their potential, and the Trail Blazers, eager to continue building a dynasty, got George's terrifying immediacy. The two teams take what they need and do not owe each other.
The signing was quickly agreed, and An Jie walked up to the two people in front of him, opened his arms, and hugged both of them at the same time.
"Next, let's not have fun!" Anjie patted Morris and George on the back hard, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics?
It's okay, you all let the horses come!
"Champion, man!" Morris replied loudly.
"No, we need more than just a championship, we need to create another dynasty!"
"All right, gentlemen, take a break. Three hours later, I'll hold a press conference. It's time for the whole world to tremble!" Orsi happily looked at everything in front of him, and if it weren't for Angel, God knows how long it would have taken for the Trail Blazers to come to their senses.
His personal charm always allows him to find a suitable helper.
After two years of immersion, An Jie has become a 28-year-old guy who is no longer young. The two-year wait has made the Trail Blazers an appendage of the Warriors and Cavaliers ruling the league.
Those lost things, Anjie will get them all back soon!
Victories, honors, championships, rings, trophies...... The Dark Knight of the Torn City is making a comeback!