Chapter 1034: Team Rocket believes they are in the lead
No team is willing to offer Walker a four-year contract with a maximum salary, but they are all interested in signing Walker to a 1+1 contract.
Because the starting salary for a 1+1 contract is much lower than for a long-term contract, these teams are offering with minimal risk.
They were supposed to fill in the poor line, and if they really played well, they could prove that it was not a contract year, and they could renew the contract with the highest salary.
If you don't play well, you can get a one-year contract at most, and the contract itself is not very big.
The reality is already like this, what Tang Tian can do is to see which team has a better chance.
Fast on, and while Walker was still thinking about it, there was a new twist on the George and Butler deal.
After failing to change the mind that George is not a Pelican, Pacers management has made it clear that it will not go his way.
And at this time, there were compromising voices from Lakers management, and the team's new owner, Jeanie Buss, became interested in Simmons' proposal to trade George.
This made the odds of George joining the Lakers start to skyrocket.
At the same time as the sound of the Lakers championship sounded, it also made the fans of other teams stop a little.
If you want to go to the Pelicans' small forward trio, there is a high probability that one person will not be able to go.
And soon, another thing happened that made them happy.
According to Woj, the Rockets believe they are in absolute leadership for Butler.
In addition to the Big Three, the Rockets also have high-quality chips such as Gordon, Capela, Tucker, and Morris, which puts them in an overwhelming position.
As for the rest of the teams, the Heat don't have enough leverage, and Lakers management is not interested in Butler.
As for the final Pelicans, Tang Tian and Butler were originally brothers, and the management was very willing to do it.
But Donty's neutral position made management hesitant, and they were worried that Butler's personality would affect the Pelicans' existing chemistry.
"It's dawn, Rockets champion, this time it's real!"
"Paul + Harden + Butler, the first in the league in this backcourt! If Tucker and Capela can still be kept, the Rockets will not lose to the Pelicans at all! ”
"And I don't think it's a problem, Cousins has a torn Achilles tendon and it will definitely be difficult for a new contract next season, and the Rockets can also renew the contract at a reduced price, and then it will be a four-star Rocket! The overall championship is in order! ”
"I think it's very funny! This wave of Pelicans must have also participated in negotiations, and their team atmosphere will definitely be affected, and the chances of the Rockets are really great! ”
"Come on, come on! Start hometown basketball! ”
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George's words verified what Tang Tian said, and it is absolutely impossible to allow the next management to be appointed.
But Butler is not a free agent after all, and even if he expands the number of intentional home visits, it is not up to him to decide where to go in the end.
Mavericks management will certainly maximize the value of his trade.
On current trends, he could well be traded to the Rockets.
And that's not actually the team he wants to go to.
Just like what he said when he communicated with Tang Tian, he would either be the boss of the team, or he would only be willing to give Tang Tian a deputy.
Going to the Rockets as the third choice after Paul and Harden is not something he likes to do.
But just like George can't get to the Pelicans, there's no turning back from the bow, at least for next season.
There's a new development in Butler's trade here, and there's new news from Walker on the other side.
The Celtics suddenly changed their mind.
After no team was willing to offer Walker a long-term contract, Angie reacted quickly and offered Walker a four-year, $120 million contract, with a fourth-year team option.
It's a contract that's slightly below the maximum salary and comes with an option.
The Celtics haven't had much to gain in free agency this year, and their next goal is to focus on developing the selected Tatum.
At this time, it is very profitable to take Walker with a contract with an average salary of about 30 million, and the contract is also very suitable.
If Walker is doing well, then they can play a full four years and then renew his contract.
If he doesn't play well, then he refuses to exercise the team option at the end of the three years, and Tatum has almost grown up at that time, killing two birds with one stone.
Tang Tian didn't feel very good about Anji, and his advice was to ask Walker not to sign this kind of passive contract.
But Walker personally tends to accept it, because there is no better contract on the free market.
The news was also quickly reported by Woj, and it is expected that Walker is likely to agree a contract with the Celtics before the "freeze period" ends.
At the same time, Demps also told Tang Tian a piece of news.
Tatum has spoken to him privately, and he personally hopes that the Pelicans will not make a sign-and-trade deal with the Jazz.
The exchange was similar to what fans expected, and Tycum Stern's shadow nickname was confirmed.
He doesn't want another superteam in the league that is stronger than the others.
He strongly opposed the original Warriors, but unfortunately the president at that time was Xiao Hua.
The Pelicans' current roster has won two consecutive championships, and if Hayward is added, then other teams don't have to play.
Because he knew that Tang Tian and Tetum had a good relationship, this was also the reason why Demps was looking for him.
"I think it's better to keep the current squad."
Tang Tian gave his opinion.
If Butler could come, he thought it would be fine.
Butler has a better defense than Ariza and a better offense, and with him, the locker room and integration are not a problem.
But Hayward, the defense is worse than Ariza, and the offense is not dominated by the ball, which may make the Pelicans stronger or weaker.
There is still a lot of uncertainty here.
And the signing means that Hayward has to sign a contract with a maximum salary of at least 4 years, and once Hayward is not suitable for the team, then the team's future space is completely locked.
This is the first time Tang Tian has expressed his stance on recruitment, and Demps has fully accepted it.
Originally, the intention of the two parties was also because of Stevens, but now that Tang Tian has expressed his position, it must be based on Tang Tian's opinion.
There are only two days left before the end of the "freeze period" in the free market.
It was at this time that Demps expressed the team's attitude in front of the media.
"The chemistry of the roster right now is fantastic, we defended the title last season by beating the Rockets, Warriors and Cavaliers in a row, and there's no reason for us to break up the current roster, so we're not looking to change."
Demps' statement disappointed Pelicans fans, who had been waiting to see the team go further.
But the rest of the fans were excited afterwards, which means they still have a very big chance.
Because of this, fans are constantly talking about it on social media.
However, while they were discussing, some fans broke out a big or small thing.
Xiao Hua, his depression, okay.