In the case of continuous fermentation of time, Xiao Hua spoke out publicly after being silent for a long time, apologizing to the public for his previous remarks during the finals, and at the same time apologizing to the public for the referee's gambling incident, and bluntly said that the league will strengthen review and management in the later stage.

The apology was sincere and sincere, but fans and the media didn't buy it.

Xiao Hua has encountered an unprecedented storm of trust, and his contract with the league expired in 2019, and his prospects for a contract extension have also become dim.

The turmoil has not subsided, but because the free agent market for the new season is about to open, the attention of the outside world has temporarily shifted to the free agent market.

The free agent market has been quite buzzing this year.

James jumped out of the player option and has a high probability of leaving, in addition, George's contract is also expiring, and counting Leonard, who has been in trouble with the Spurs due to injury, the three small forwards may have to change the door this summer.

In addition, Durant, who is likely to renew his contract with the Warriors, Paul, who is likely to renew his contract with the Rockets, and Cousins, who was reimbursed for the injury season last season but whose contract expired, are all super big fish in the free market.

There is a high probability that the time will change before a final decision is made.

In addition to this, Oden, Capela, Zach LaVine, Pope, Hood, Ariza, Randle, Aaron Gordon, and many more are all quite competitive players in the free agent market.

Before the door of the free market opened, all kinds of rumors were flying, true and false.

According to OJ, Leonard's economics team said it would only play for teams in Los Angeles.

According to reporters, James has a very strong inclination to join the Lakers.

According to reporters, George and James met to discuss the possibility of playing together in Los Angeles.

According to someone insider, James and Durant met and discussed the possibility of playing together with the Lakers.

According to unknown sources, James has not ruled out joining the Warriors.

According to professional reports, the Rockets are very interested in James and are interested in forming a big three to compete with the Warriors and the Nets.

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Of all these rumors, the Lakers are the most mentioned.

Lakers fans are excited after new general manager "Magic" Johnson took over and said he would resign if he couldn't recruit a superstar in two years.

As one of the league's traditional powerhouses, the Lakers have had their ups and downs for too long since Bryant's retirement, and they need a superstar too much to save now.

And the information gathered by these rumors is that the Lakers are likely to form a super roster of James, George and Leonard this summer.

George was traded last summer for wanting to go to the Lakers, and James is now strongly inclined to join the Lakers, plus Leonard, who has just announced that he will only go to Los Angeles, it is completely feasible.

It's not a problem to match, Leonard and James are both players who can play three or four, George is also a swingman who can play the second position, this lineup's offensive and defensive ability is simply historic, with the Lakers' original Ball, renew Randle's contract, and finally sign Rondo, it is simply a space aircraft carrier.

Coupled with the fact that Wharton was like a fish in water when he coached a giant team during the Warriors, the Warriors and Nets are not worth mentioning at all!

In the face of this lineup, fans of other teams have no idea at all except for sending a "Lakers championship" emotion.

Even if Durant is willing to come, then the Lakers can create an ancient Celtics-style dynasty!

As the free market draws closer, and more and more reports are being made, so does the likelihood.

Not only Lakers fans, but all fans of other teams are staying up late and waiting, if there is really such a Laker, then the Western Rockets, Warriors, and Lakers will really stage the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Fast forward to July 1st, and after midnight, the free market officially opened.

There had been private contact before, and the news of signing a contract also broke out at the first time.

This year, OJ had the absolute upper hand in the battle with his disciple Shams, and he also broke the first signing since the opening of the free market.

Paul George and the Nets agreed to a starting salary of 30.56 million, an annual increase of 7.5%, and a five-year contract extension with a maximum salary of 170 million, with a player option in the final year of this contract.

That means Paul George will play for the Nets until at least 2022.

Shams later followed up with reports that George did not meet with any other teams, including the Lakers, before his contract extension.

This first signing broke out, and the alliance suddenly exploded.

The Lakers fans' dream lineup was shattered before it even began.

This was followed by James' announcement that he would leave his contract and announce that he would make a decision on July 10, after the dust settles on free agency.

The Spurs also issued a statement that they would not trade Leonard to the Lakers.

The news is like a knife stabbing Lakers fans in the chest.

This is an instant fall from the clouds to the bottom of the valley, and the dream is empty.

In addition to the Lakers, other signings have also been made one after another, but there are many fewer big deals than in previous years.

Devin Booker and the Pacers agreed to a five-year, $158 million contract extension.

Jordan Jr. and the Mavericks agreed to a one-year, $24.1 million contract.

Ariza joins the Suns for 15 million a year.

Green and the Rockets agreed to a one-year, one-year, $2.4 million base salary contract extension.

Paul and the Rockets are infinitely close to a contract extension, but the two sides have yet to reach a definitive verbal agreement.

Durant is considering various possibilities, and although he strongly prefers to stay with the team, he has not yet reached an agreement with the Warriors.

Anthony executed his final year with the Knicks on a $27.9 million player option contract, and the two sides still haven't reached a buyout agreement.

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These are just a microcosm of this year's free agent market.

With the past two years of big contracts flying all over the place, and premium contracts still not being digested, teams have maintained a fairly cautious approach to signing in free agency.

Capela of the Rockets, Hood of the Jazz, Zach LaVine and Randle of the Lakers, and Oden of the Nets have not yet reached a contract extension with the home team, and they are likely to fall victim to the new collective bargaining agreement.

After the Nets successfully re-signed George, the team now has players under contract:

Point guards: Irving (20.1 million), Collin Sexton (3.82 million), Dejounte Murray (1.54 million)

Shooting guards: Butler (20.45 million), Mitchell (3.11 million)

Small forwards: George (30.56 million), Tucker (11.5 million), Michael Porter (2.96 million)

Power forwards: Yi Jianlian (13.5 million), Kuzma (1.73 million)

Centers: Jokic (26.6 million), Mitchell Robinson (1.66 million)

A 12-man squad with a total salary of 137 million.

This year, the league announced a salary cap of 101.8 million and a luxury tax threshold of 123 million.

Even if Oden is not renewed and the remaining three spots are filled with a base salary, the Nets will pay a super luxury tax of close to 50 million.

(Note: According to the rules of the Union, the luxury tax is proportional to the excess amount, 0~4.99 million US dollars: 1:1.5, 500~999 is 1:1.75, 1000~1499 is 1:2.5, 1500~1999 is 1:3.25, and the levy ratio is increased by 0.5 for each additional 5 million US dollars.) ）