Volume 1 Glimpse of Fierce Light Chapter 279 The Rose Project
"Nuggets Nets finally make a deal, melon goes to New Jersey to join forces with Delong"
The first news in the Denver Evening News on July 1 was that the Nets were in contact with the Nuggets seeking to trade Carmelo Anthony.
On July 15, two weeks later, the same Nuggets media "Denver Post" confirmed that the Nuggets had completed the trade with the Nets for Anthony, and it is reported that the Nuggets got the Nets' Anthony Morrow, Jordan Farmar, Jordan Williams and the Nets' 2012 second-round picks and 2013 and 2014 first-round picks, as well as $3 million in cash.
In the early morning of July 16, the official websites of the Nets and Nuggets immediately posted the news of the deal, and Melon officially went to New Jersey.
After rumors that "Melon" Carmelo Anthony wanted to leave the team for half a year, the Nuggets finally sold him out, and more importantly, in this deal, the Nuggets almost got the maximum benefit they could.
With the whole league knowing that Anthony is unwilling to stay with the team, the Nuggets can still make such a trade, which makes it more and more difficult for their management.
The players that the Nuggets got can be said to be very good whether they are resold or used for their own use. Before the deal was completed, it was revealed that Nuggets coach George Karl would be more than happy to accept an offer from the Magic because such an offer would keep the team competitive.
Karl doesn't have to worry about the future of the team, as the head coach his goal is just to get the team to win more.
From the perspective of Nuggets management, Anthony's departure is destined for the team to rebuild, on the one hand, to meet the situation of veteran coach Karl's pursuit of victory. They still choose the opportunity to completely overthrow, and such a compromise is also a very good solution.
Once the Nuggets are determined to rebuild, the players they get from the Knicks this time could easily be traded for a high draft pick.
There was a leak before the deal was officially completed, claiming that Charlotte Bobcats were already in talks with the Nuggets about a follow-up trade, and that they were willing to offer four first-round picks for it.
Maybe the Nets' offer for Anthony is not as good as the Bobcats, but with Anthony insisting on joining the Nets, the Nuggets' choice seems very appropriate.
If the Nuggets choose the Bobcat's scheme. They just choose to go straight and completely rotten. The Nets' plan gives the Nuggets more flexibility, and the Nuggets have more leeway no matter what choice they make.
True. The Nuggets certainly didn't make a lot of money losing Anthony as a superstar, but with Anthony decided, the Nuggets completed a deal that was much better than expected.
Back to last summer. The departures of Chris Bosh and LeBron James have hardly brought back any valuable returns to their old clubs, and the Nuggets' operations can already be said to be comparable to those of geniuses. Anthony's departure may put the Nuggets into a rebuilding period, but the day when so many young talent will make the Nuggets rise again is not far off.
On the Nets' side, Deron came as a surprise in his lightning trade midway through last season. After Sloan left, the Jazz were in a mess, and it is conceivable that Deron went away, and the Jazz sent Deron Williams in exchange for Devin Harris and Derrick Favors from the Nets. Nets 2011 first-round pick, Warriors 2012 first-round pick.
Deron was once frankly traded to the Nets, which was his choice, but it was also part of basketball, but obviously the Nets had a bad record, but they were about to move to Brooklyn. Close to New York, there is also the big Russian boss, and the small boss Jayz. Life here is obviously not comparable to the freezing Salt Lake City.
But on the court, in the languishing Nets, Delon has not been able to resurrect the dead, at most it will only make the New Jersey lose some face.
For the future, Delon, he seems to be at a crossroads. At this time, Anthony's joining obviously brought the breath of spring to Delong.
Deron + Anthony + Lopez, this is a very combative combination, just need to find the right role player, and the New Jersey Nets can rise in the East.
While people were basking in the shock of the news that Anthony had joined the Nets, the New Jersey Nets made another big move, signing a five-year, $70 million contract with former Knicks player, Chris Lee.
Chris Lee went to the Grizzlies in the Knicks and Grizzlies trade, and last summer he signed a one-year contract extension with the Grizzlies due to the lack of a suitable contract, and now, Anthony has just been crowned by the Nets, and Chris Lee has also thrown into the arms of the Nets.
Under the tactics of Grizzlies head coach Hollins, Chris Lee has performed very well.
Last season, he averaged 16.2 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, which was obtained when the Grizzlies had Gasol Jr. and Randolph, and in recent seasons, Lee's mid-range shooting ability has become more and more reliable.
However, many teams are reluctant to give Chris Lee a long-term contract with a high salary, and the Warriors, who are very interested in him, got Amare Staudemire last year and are only willing to open a three-year short-term contract.
The agent said Chris Lee is very grateful for the opportunities the Grizzlies have given him over the past two years:
"Chris enjoyed his time in Memphis. They were the ones who gave him a chance to show what he was capable of. ”
Lopez, Chris Lee, Anthony, Delon, the New Jersey Nets have not moved, and they have shocked the world.
The Nets' big move naturally led to other benefits, and these days, after the soap opera without Anthony, the media has rediscovered the protagonist, and that is Derrick Rose of the Bulls.
The Bulls have been trying to keep Rose in the summer, but there has been no move at the moment, and Rose has repeatedly said that he will leave.
All kinds of news came out, and at this time, Li Feng, who was on vacation, also rushed to Chicago.
With the free agent market open and many teams able to begin to engage and negotiate with free agents, Rose will undoubtedly be one of the targets of many managers in need of reinforcements.
Several teams, including the Trail Blazers, Magic, and Lakers, are expected to chase Rose in the summer.
Even if there is a bet, Li Feng does not dare to guarantee that Rose will definitely come to New York, and besides, if the Bulls are not satisfied, the deal will not be completed.
Li Feng called Ross and said a few simple words. You don't need to use too much brain.
Rose answered the phone and smiled:
"Feng, it's rare for you to call me, is there anything wrong?"
Li Feng smiled:
"Of course it's a good thing, I want to help you win a championship next season, are you interested?"
Ross smiled:
'I like your directness, but there are a lot of teams that want to bring me on and I need to think about it.'
"Do you still need to think about it? You and I join forces. Heat, that's three guys, and you only have to fuck off, you won't disobey our agreement, right? ”
Li Feng said everything he could think of in one breath.
Roston paused. Laughed:
"Don't say it so absolutely, I can choose to join the Lakers!?"
"You're going to go back?"
Rose snorted and asked:
"What contract can the Knicks offer me?"
As soon as Li Feng heard it, he knew that he was tempted.
"How much can other teams give. We'll give as much as we want. Of course, if you don't think the Knicks roster is good enough to put pressure on the Bulls, we can trade you with a second-round pick. ”
Rose was silent for a while, then smiled:
"No way, the Bulls won't trade me if they don't have enough interests, I'm just saying that I want to go to New York, so it's not a remorse!"
Li Feng laughed.
"I'll just wait for the championship ring."
Li Feng hung up the phone and called Taberdu.
Tyberdu was also surprised. Ross was willing to come to New York, so he asked for an explanation.
Li Feng smiled:
"Derrick's performance in the playoffs is unquestionable, Carey is still not a star, Matthews is gone, and there is no guarantee that Marcus and James will not go. That way, we don't have to do yes this summer.
Tyberdu also agreed with Li Feng's words on the phone.
With Rose, Tyberdeau believes that the Knicks no longer need to continue to strengthen the roster, they just need to run in well. Frequent trade substitutions are not a good thing for the team's tactical fit.
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Li Feng and Ross reached an agreement, and the others didn't know what to do.
Derrick Rose even outperformed LeBron James last season. If there is no Li Feng, he is the MVP, in the playoffs, he led the Bulls to seven bloody battles with the Knicks, but the Heat, who had the Big Three, was swept, and Rose's strength and fame were also the top in the league.
"Paul failed to renew his contract with the Hornets, and Rose will become the new leader of the Hornets"
The Hornets are still the subject of scandals with Rose, who is rumored to be the most vicious. Mainly because the recent Paul trade rumors have become more and more ferocious, and in the eyes of the outside world, Paul's departure from the Hornets is already a certainty.
Then the Hornets will naturally need to find a new leader for the team.
Just ask, a player like Rose who has proven himself in the NBA and is very young at the same time will definitely be tempted.
At the same time, in the eyes of the media, once Paul leaves, the Hornets will definitely go desperately after Rose. However, at the sensitive moment when Paul was still undecided, no one on the Hornets side showed an attitude towards Rose at this time.
General Manager Demps also just said lukewarmly:
"Ross is a really talented young man and I admire him. But he's still a Bulls player, and it's very unethical to associate him with the Hornets. In addition, Chris is in talks with the team about a new contract, and rumors about his trade are untrue at this time."
Of course, not all media outlets believe Rose will join the Hornets.
The Knicks were also exposed, as one of the Bulls' sworn enemies, although since the establishment of the NBA, the Knicks' record is not as brilliant as the Lakers, but the Knicks also have a deep heritage.
In the eyes of the Knicks media, the team has recently emerged Li Feng, Harden, Cousins and other stars, once Rose joins, the Knicks will be like a tiger with wings, Rose, Harden, Li Feng will be the most terrifying new generation of outside combination in the NBA, and the team will definitely be able to compete with the Nets next season.
The Knicks media coverage of these aspects has also received a unanimous response from Knicks fans, and apparently, Rose gave in the playoffs last year. Knicks fans have made an indelible impression.
On the Knicks side, Li Feng also stood up to build momentum.
Li Feng made no secret of his admiration for Rose:
"He's definitely the toughest opponent I've ever faced in the NBA, he's got the physicality, the speed and the skill. It would be a very happy thing to have such a teammate. ”
Li Feng is still a small forward in the Knicks, so he has played against every top outside player in the NBA, so his evaluation of Rose is obviously quite high.
James Harden also welcomed Rose:
'He's not only able to score goals, but he's also able to deliver precise assists, and he's so comfortable that any player can only dream of it.'
The Bulls couldn't protest against the Knicks' players' statements, because they didn't represent the team's intentions.
However, for Rose, it is a real sense of the sincerity of New Yorkers.
In addition to the Knicks and Hornets, the Magic are also a good option.
In the eyes of the media, Ross + Howard + Richardson is also a good match for giants. In these reports, they even went so far as to quote Stan Van Gundy's public expressions of appreciation for Ross.
For Bulls fans, such a report is clearly unacceptable.
They still firmly believe that the team and Rose will re-sign and that Rose will not leave the Bulls.
Ten thousand steps back, even if Ross traded, they would never want to see Ross go to that damn New York or Orlando.
Before the Bulls have made it clear that they must trade Rose, the media has begun to create an atmosphere in which other teams are trying to grab Rose, which gives the Knicks a better chance of fishing in troubled waters. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )
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