According to the official news from the Lakers, it has now been determined that Yi Jianlian, the core player of the Chinese team, signed a four-year long-term contract of $12 million with the Lakers, and will return to the NBA in the new season. Pen %Fun %Pavilion www.biquge.info"

ESPN was quick to announce the Lakers' signing of Yi Jian United, which was the Lakers' only signing in the offseason.

Judging by the Lakers' lineup, shooters are what the Lakers desperately need.

However, what is surprising is that the Lakers are still hoarding inside.

This approach can also make people understand that the Lakers undoubtedly want to continue the main offensive interior style of play.

Moreover, it is incomprehensible that the new championship team, the Lakers, has only taken one player after the free market opened.

Could it be that Kupchak feels that the Lakers don't need reinforcements anymore? Does he think the team will be able to defend their title in the new season?

Of course not, as general manager, Kupchak is always thinking about strengthening the team.

Originally, when he sent Green to bring in Zach LaVine, who didn't know what kind of play he could play in the NBA, he was a little hesitant in his heart.

However, in the end, he was persuaded by Chu Xuan.

In fact, Green is not a mature player, he just played his potential last season and proved that he has the value of development.

Therefore, it is not unacceptable to give up on him.

In addition, judging from the Lakers' lineup run-in last season, Green and the Twin Towers did not play well together, he is a somewhat interior player, but he is not tall enough to play the No. 4 position.

A player like this may be able to become a star player if he has the right tactical system, but if he can't, he is at best a qualified jack-of-all-trades starter.

Obviously, it was totally worth it to trade Green for two first-round picks.

As things stand, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is in excellent physical condition, is more suitable to play as the No. 3 position, and through a season of growth, his shooting level has improved, but what has improved more is his passing ability.

An all-around small forward who is tall and has long arms and can attack, defend and organize is obviously more important than Green.

Moreover, from the beginning, the Lakers intended to focus on developing Antetokounmpo, plus there are twin towers, so Green's situation is undoubtedly very awkward. This was on full display during the playoffs.

Besides, Kupchak sent Green to the Pelicans for his own good, after all, he was fully capable of competing for the starting spot in the Pelicans.

Without Green, the depth of the Lakers' bench roster is undoubtedly greatly reduced.

However, after the introduction of Yijian United, the Lakers' lineup is undoubtedly better than last season.

I just don't know how far the lineup can run in in the new season.

Speaking of reinforcements for the team, after the free agency market opened, Kupchak still considered many targets, including veterans Carter, Ray Allen, and Kalombbutler, but these players asked for team positioning and playing time.

Obviously, in the Lakers, except for Chu Xuan, no one can guarantee this.

Just like Butler and Ray Allen, they are asking for a starting position, or playing no less than 25 minutes as the sixth man.

Kupchak can't guarantee that, with Carter and Butler both joining the Miami Heat.

This situation undoubtedly puts the Lakers in a passive position, after all, the strength of the Heat itself is already second to none in the league, and now there are two more veterans, and the depth of the bench has undoubtedly become very deep.

If the Lakers want to compete with their opponents, reinforcements are very necessary.

Kupchak is still trying his best to get in touch with Ray Allen.

It can almost be said that the roster of the team is saturated, and the only addition for the Lakers is Ray Allen.

However, judging from the current situation, it is indeed a little unoptimistic.

After several contacts and exchanges, Ray Allen does not seem to have any intention of signing with any team, and he is considering retirement.

This kind of intention is undoubtedly a loss for the NBA.

Because judging from Ray Allen's 20 years of unchanged size and the competitive state he has maintained, he is fully capable of continuing to compete in the NBA.

And the Lakers have limited salary space, so Kupchak is determined to get the veteran Ray Allen to the Lakers.

Of course, this job requires a lot of people to help with it.

When the time entered August, Kupchak began to contact Chu Xuan and Kobe, hoping that the two would recruit Ray Allen.

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Since the opening of the free market in July.

The most concerning issue is the renewal of several people's contracts.

At the top of the list is the little emperor LeBron James, who has become a free agent by the end of the season. And remember he said that if he can win three consecutive championships, then he will stay with the Heat 100%. However, the upset defeat by the Lakers in the finals undoubtedly made him shake the idea of staying with the Heat.

The decision has not been made for a long time, and James's ultimate fate has become a big question.

In July, news kept coming out that James had multiple meetings with Cavaliers general manager David Griffin and owner Gilbert.

Of course, James and the Heat have also been in contact during this time.

At the same time, James has met with the Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors.

However, when half a month passed and most of the players renewed their contracts, James's whereabouts became extremely clear.

The Heat and the Cavaliers have a choice.

Obviously, which team James will join in the end depends on the strength of the opponent's squad.

The Heat got into action, signing Butler and Carter around July 20, and then making several more trades to bolster the interior.

On the other hand, the Cavaliers did not make any big moves.

In this way, many people feel that James should continue to stay with the Heat.

However, he seems to have been thinking twice and has been unable to make a decision.

It wasn't until the beginning of August that Chu Xuan was recruiting Lei Allen when an earthquake-level news appeared.

"I'm going home!"

A few simple words instantly triggered a great change in the east, and even a change in the pattern of the entire alliance.

Subsequently, the Cavaliers officially announced the signing contract with James, which is 42 million for two years, and James will have a player option next summer.

Just three days later......

Ray Allen then made a decision, and he joined the Cavaliers with James and signed a 2-year, 6.4 million contract.

Before deciding to sign with the Cavaliers, Lei Allen spoke with Chu Xuan on the phone very politely and informed him of his decision.

"David gave me an annual salary of more than 3 million, of course that's not the point. Coach Blatter is going to start me for the new season, so I hope you can understand that there's nothing more enjoyable for a veteran than getting playing time. ”

Originally, Chu Xuan wanted to convince Lei Allen, but this historical-level super shooter seemed to have a super mentality.

Eventually, the conversation ended, and Ray Allen joined the Cavaliers and continued the championship with James.

For James' return to the Cavaliers, public opinion has had mixed reactions.

And although Chu Xuan was far away in China, he also felt the various complicated feelings of the fans.

For too many people, after getting used to watching the performances of the Heat's Big Three, they don't want James to return to the Cavaliers at all.

However, for long-time fans, they want to see the Cavaliers No. 23 win the championship at the beginning of his career.

The protagonist of the cursed door, boss Gilbert, was undoubtedly a happy man, and immediately after James' decision, he tweeted: "Welcome KingJames home. I'm happy for the fans and citizens of Cleveland and Ohio. There is no other place where people deserve more than they ......"

Obviously, many people are starting to wonder, could it be that James and Gilbert are really released from their previous suspicions?

Chu Xuan's understanding is very simple: the friendship established between the two people will definitely not be able to return to the way before James played for the Heat, but for the sake of a common goal, they seem to be able to accept each other's past.

After James signed, another seismic news came.

Kevin Loew decided to leave, the Timberwolves and the Cavaliers have reached a trade decision, and the Cavaliers have acquired core interior Kevin Love from the Timberwolves, but the price paid for this is very large.

But, excitingly, the Cavaliers put together a terrifying starting lineup.

Tristan Thompson, Kevin Love, LeBron James, Ray Allen, and Kyrie Irving.

Chu Xuan, who was far away in China, was also extremely heavy in his heart after learning the news.

"It's time to come or it's coming, the alliance is going to change." (To be continued.) )