At the beginning of July, Wang Jun did not forget to help Hayes ask the tone of the management.

Paxson said he was willing to offer Hayes a two-year, $5 million contract, with a second-year player option, and he could jump out if he played well.

It's the same as the Bulls signing Sangeira to his contract, but Hayes is a free agent and it depends on what other teams offer.

Wang Jun called Hayes to reassure him, thinking that this little brother would definitely be able to stay, Hayes's offense was too bad, what team would go crazy and give him a high salary to poach him?

As a result, just one day later, the Rockets offered Hayes a three-year, $10 million contract.

Paxson's plan doesn't want to sign a long-term contract to see if Hayes can develop a shot, and if he can't, he's not worth a big salary.

A player with no offensive power, no height, and a single role, 10 million in three years is too high, and Hayes was still a rookie last season, and only played half a season.

Hayes wanted to make more money, so he accepted the Rockets' contract, and he didn't even hire an agent, and found a lawyer to get the matter done.

Paxson made a quick decision, decided not to match, and let Hayes go to the Rockets.

Wang Jun said goodbye to another teammate.

Shooting big man Darius Sangeira is on contract for next season, and Malik Allen has a year left on his contract, so there is no shortage of meat shields on the team. Allen is just a little worse than Hayes in terms of pick-and-roll, bigger and slower lateral movement, and his annual salary of 1.8 million next season is cheap.

Rashad Lewis is the main No. 4 position, plus Chandler and David Lee, and the Bulls have as many as 5 insiders, which is still under the premise of no veteran new signings. The Bulls don't lack an inside line.

After the Bulls brought in Lewis, other teams began to make a move. As soon as the free market opened, there were several big trades.

The Hornets signed Ben Wallace for 4 years and 54 million.

Big Ben got the big contract, albeit less than expected. The Pistons also had no idea of retaining. For a blue-collar player who has a terrible offense, doesn't save free throws, and is still in decline, this contract is too high.

The Pistons are out of the second round of the playoffs for several years in a row and are ready to rebuild, and letting Ben Wallace go would be their first step.

The Pistons then poached the Spurs' interior blue-collar Muhammad to fill the void left by Big Ben's departure.

After getting the big book, the Hornets signed Kings forward Peja Stojakovic for another 5 years and 64 million. They were one of the most well-paid teams last season and did make a big move in the summer.

The Hornets formed an interior lineup of Ben Wallace, David West, and PJ Brown, and on the periphery, Paul, Stojakovic, Mason, Bobby Jackson, and Rasubatar.

As long as there are no major injuries. The Hornets will certainly have the quality to make the playoffs next season, and their starters can compete with any team.

The only fly in the ointment is that JR Smith, the team's physical swingman, chose to leave and join the Nuggets.

The conflict between JR and the head coach erupted in his second season, when the Hornets were torn between New Orleans and Oklahoma over Hurricane Katrina. They haven't spoken to each other in months, and JR's playing time and stats have dropped significantly, despite the addition of Chris Paul to the team.

When Byron Scott didn't let JR play despite the Hornets full of injuries, JR broke the news to the Pika Cloud Times that his head coach was too "arrogant" and complained about their lack of communication. They even want the team to trade themselves.

JR ranted in an interview: "I'm not surprised at all to sit on the cold bench, because he is so arrogant that he can't win but focuses on personal grudges." Now everybody has to do something, and I'm not going to develop in this situation. When you can't communicate with your boss, there's a problem. Train early and leave late. It doesn't work, so I don't know what works. I couldn't do anything more, I tried to call him several times. Make an appointment to meet, but it doesn't work. In all the teams I've been on before. I can be friends with the manager. ”

Scott was questioned again because of this, when he was on the Nets. The whole team wants him to get out, and the target of his suppression is the now famous Wang Jun. Now that JR has been traded for a second-round pick from the Nuggets, many media outlets are curious about what kind of level JR will play in the future.

Since JR has the physical qualities to become a star, many people are ready to see Scott's hilarity. Now the Hornets lineup can't play anymore, which only proves that he can't do it.

No matter what the outside world says, the Hornets owner is optimistic about Scott and has signed a contract extension with him in the summer, and will remain in office until 2009 as long as he is not fired.

The Knicks made a big trade with the Mavericks, trading Jamal Crawford for the Mavericks' Jerry Starkerhouse.

Since Francis joined last season, the Knicks have been overcrowded on the outside, full of people who need to carry the ball. Crawford's playing time was reduced, his defense was poor, and he liked to shoot promiscuously, so Thomas decided to trade him for a regular No. 2.

With the two on similar salaries, Stackhouse will be suspended for nine games next season without paying, and his return will still provide the team with the ability to fight on the outside, which is currently lacking.

As for poaching Starkerhouse, whether the league will be unhappy or not is not a matter for the Knicks at all.

They can't get worse anymore and will have a hard time making the playoffs next season. Stackhouse only has one year left on his contract, and if he doesn't renew his contract next season, he will at least free up a lot of salary space and pay less luxury tax. That's what Thomas intended.

The Mavericks are also very happy, trading for a No. 2 position with good scoring ability, and also dealing with the thorns, and the strength has risen but not fallen.

The Mavericks also traded Daniels for Pacers shooting power forward Kloshier, found a suitable bench for Nowitzki, and cut Van Horn.

Not too much of a surprise, Van Horn can retire from basketball at the age of 31.

After the lineup adjustment, the Mavericks will definitely make a comeback next season and challenge for the championship.

The Clippers gave Tim Thomas, who played good numbers with the Suns, a big four-year, $24 million contract.

Many people were drunk when they saw the news, and there was still someone to ask for this bastard? And the contract is so big? The Bulls coach would rather have Sangeira start than him.

Thomas's success has set an example for many players, that is, if you want to make money, you must first find a good agent.

The Clippers were also forced to do so, and they had just been poached by the Lakers.

The Lakers, who have been shouting about the lack of outside offensive power, gave Radmanovic a five-year contract worth $31 million, and the small forward position was successfully strengthened.

Kobe Bryant is very happy about this, thinking that Radmanovic is not inferior to his fellow countryman Stojakovic, who is an excellent big man pitcher, and the Lakers will definitely break through in the new season.

The Spurs also had a trade, where they dumped Nesterovich's six-year, $45 million bad contract in exchange for Matt Bonner and Eric Williams from the Raptors.

Spurs general manager Buford said happily: "I'm thrilled with the addition of Eric and Matt, a big man with unique outside shooting ability, and he will help us expand our offensive space. Eric has given us a wealth of veteran experience and strengthened our bench depth in the forward position. ”

After the trade, the Spurs are also the favorites to win the championship next season, and it will not be easy for the Bulls to defend their title.

PS (To be continued.) )