FOX Sports is the largest sports media in the United States after ESPN and TNT, but because the latter two are too large, their market share is actually much smaller in comparison.

It is precisely because of this situation that many of their reports are contrary to the mainstream media, using some non-mainstream arguments to attract attention.

This was also the reason why they had not been very kind to see Tang Tian in the past.

Only this time, Tang Tian didn't pay attention to the identity of the other party when he was interviewed, and he was directly dug into the pit.

However, fans seem to have gotten used to this kind of argument, and most of them dismiss it, even the parties Tang Tian and Kobe Bryant didn't take it seriously when they were asked by reporters.

But there was one person who reacted more aggressively.

"Shit! Kobe Bryant is the greatest scoring guard in the league, he's historic, Harden is just a little hairy kid, they shouldn't be discussed together at all, it's shit-like evaluation! Dwight Howard said unhappily to reporters.

The Lakers have been affected by run-ins, injuries and coach changes this season, with poor records, the mentality of the players is not very good, coupled with Howard's big-child personality, this report directly annoyed him.

"How would you respond?" Coincidentally, the interviewer who interviewed him happened to be a reporter from FOX Sports.

"We're going to respond, we're going to beat the opponent hard in the ring!" Howard said unceremoniously.

Because of Howard's response, the follow-up to this report became lively.

The Thunder are in first place in the West, while the Lakers are struggling and are currently seventh in the West, just one more win than the eighth-placed Jazz, in other words, the two teams are highly likely to meet in the first round of the playoffs.

The war of words at this time has given fans unlimited imagination and room for saliva!

Despite all the problems, the Lakers are a giant team in F4 after all, and if there are no injuries, even in the second half, it will certainly not be too easy to meet their opponents in the first round.

Tang Tian was speechless when he saw Howard's response, this child's age is constantly rising, why hasn't his IQ been rising!

However, compared with Howard, Tang Tian is even more dissatisfied with the FOX Sports report, this kind of distorted report is simply a trouble.

"I would like to remind some of the reporters and contributors of FOX Sports that reporting that is not in line with the facts is not legal, and if there are similar reports again, I will consider taking legal action." Tang Tian said bluntly in the latest interview.

He just gave a warning.

FOX Sports did not respond positively, but silently deleted the previous online article.

Tang Tian's strong response and FOX Sports' handling gradually calmed down.

It was also at this time, the week after the All-Star break, that the most crucial day of the season arrived.

Trading Deadline.

The free agent market opened on July 1 last year, and the trade deadline came on this day, which is basically the final time for each team to bring in a signing.

Tang Tian was in the office with Jones at this time, and he was holding some of the trade proposals that Jones had received during this time.

These plans were all discussed by Jones, in other words, basically some options that were acceptable to both sides.

The Clippers are interested in Aldridge, offering Ronnie Turyav and a future second-round pick.

The Clippers are interested in Reggie Jackson with a second-round pick next year.

The Lakers are interested in Reggie Jackson, and the chip is a second-round pick next year.

The Bucks are interested in Middleton, offering chips such as Tobias Harris and a future second-round pick.

The Magic are interested in O'Quinn and are offering chips for next year's second-round pick.

The Warriors are interested in Bazemore, offering chips for a second round next year.

The Eagles are interested in Soflosa, offering Anthony Morrow and a future second-round pick.

……

The proposal for the transaction is not small, and even Tang Tian thought it was very interesting after reading it.

Just as history wants to correct all of this as much as possible, these trade proposals have the meaning of restoring players to their respective teams in their previous lives.

"What do you think of these two?" Tang Tian pointed to Sofrosa and Aldridge's plan and said.

"The plans are good, it's just that the team's roster is still 15 after the trade." Jones spoke.

"These are the final solutions?" Tang Tian asked.

Jones nodded.

Tang Tian was silent and didn't speak.

"Are we trading to take a rookie? For example, O'Quinn has enough inside players right now. Jones suggested.

Tang Tian shook his head, O'Quinn is still very useful, although he is a little shorter, but the confrontation and speed are not bad, it is not a problem to be an inside substitute in the future, and the key is the chips, next year's second-round success rate is quite low, even if it is the front, it is not as useful as O'Quinn.

Tang Tian picked it up again and looked at it, and he suddenly pointed to Aldridge and Jackson's plan: "The Clippers are interested in Aldridge and Jackson, can we take the two trading plans as a whole and exchange them for two people?" ”

"I'll try."

"Wait, it's useless to have more second rounds, see if they are willing to play the first round next year." Tang Tian thought for a while and said.

There are no good rookies in the second round, but next year, there will be a lot of good players at the end of the first round.

Jones nodded, then picked up the phone and went out to contact.

After a while, Jones returned, smiling.

"That's it, they're willing to play in the first round next year."

Tang Tian nodded, and it was not too surprising that the Clippers agreed.

The Clippers are currently third in the West, and next year's first-round pick is not that valuable, and the team's lead bench Bledsoe is too good to stay next year, and they need a new backup point guard for Europa at this time.

"Is this a deal to do?" Jones sat down and then pointed to Soflosa's deal.

Morrow's three-point shooting is extremely accurate, and the key is Tang Tian's former subordinates, Brown's example shows that the players who return to Tang Tian's command will definitely be able to get back to their best condition.

"No, Sapo is useful." Tang Tian shook his head.

FOX was annoying, but it also made him realize that if he really faced the Lakers, the team needed a strong defensive player on the outside, and the old Kidd certainly couldn't, and Soflosa was the best candidate.

Seeing that Tang Tian didn't agree, Jones didn't continue to ask.

As the trade deadline approaches, so do the trades of the teams.

Morrow was sent to the Mavericks by the Eagles;

Harris was sent to the Magic for trade to come Redick;

The Rockets sent Patterson and Marcus Morris, got Thomas Robinson and Garcia;

The Lakers sent away next year's first-round pick, trading Ron Artest from the Cavaliers.

The Thunder also made a deal with the Clippers to send Reggie Jackson and Kerr Aldred to the Clippers for Turyaf and a 2013 first-round pick.