As Ryan Hughes anticipated, Cavaliers management has been in discussions about bringing James an outside helper in the summer.Whether Wang Jun wants to come or not, they have to make an offer.Ray Allen has announced that he will stay with the SuperSonics, Michael Reed has reached an agreement with the Bucks, but the contract amount has not yet been announced, and the Cavaliers have few options in free agency.Wang Jun is the first choice, because of the restricted Arenas clause, even if the salary is capped, the contract is not too big.Another target is Larry Hughes, who averaged 22 points, 63 rebounds, 47 assists and 29 steals per game last season and was named to the defensive lineup, and the 26-year-old Hughes looks just as promising and should be in shape for the duration of a big contract.The Cavaliers also have a lot of salary headroom.Il Goskas, who had a salary of 14.63 million last season, chose to reduce his salary and renew his contract for 5 years and 55 million.He had an annual salary of less than 10 million for the first two years, and he was already the highest-paid person in the Cavaliers at present.The only one with a salary of more than 5 million is the veteran Erikno, and the Cavaliers have the money to poach anyone.Because of this, their letting go of Boozer last season was extremely unscrupulous.On Tuesday, the Cavaliers and former Raptors forward Don Yell Marshall agreed to sign a four-year, $20 million contract.Marshall played in 65 games for the Raptors last season, averaging 115 points and 66 rebounds per game, and on March 13 this year, Marshall made 12 of 19 three-pointers in a game against the 76ers, tying the record set by Kobe Bryant for three-pointers in a single game.Last season, the Cavaliers' lack of three-pointers was their biggest weakness, and Marshall shot 416 three-pointers and made 151 three-pointers last season.The Cavaliers already have four consistent scoring points, with Big Z and Goodon on the inside, and Vallejo on the Brazilian inside, which is enough to deal with Eastern teams.Just another outside star.The Cavaliers will become the powerhouse of the East, and it will be difficult to think of it.In the conference room, Danny Ferry, the general manager of the Cavaliers, said solemnly: "I think I can give Wang Jun a top salary, don't think about Hughes."
Hughes does have a set of defense, and he has a nimble foot.The hand is also fast.It's okay to break through on the offensive end, but his shot is too poor and he is by no means a good teammate for LeBron, who doesn't shoot well. ”Chris Grant, who has just been hired as assistant general manager and vice president of operations, said: "LeBron definitely wants Wang Jun to join, and I agreed to give him a maximum salary, but judging from his performance last season, this person is very ambitious.In the Nets are not satisfied with the ball.Not necessarily willing to assist LeBron.I think it's better to make an offer as soon as possible, let LeBron call and ask what he thinks, don't waste time, and if he doesn't come and chase Hughes instead, at least there's a replacement. ”Ferry nodded, and Grant was in charge of handling basketball-related matters, which mainly included drafts, trades, free agent signings, and more.He's a rookie, but he's not bad-eyed.Scouts and supervisors were all involved in the discussion.The consensus was that Hughes could be a two-way guard, after LeBron went off.Being able to take on the task of playmaking, and if you can play point guard, it will help the team.Ferry called Hughes, Wang's agent, and offered a maximum salary.James also immediately called Wang Jun."
Wang, I won't be polite with you, give me a quasi-news, whether you want to come to the knight or not, if you don't come, we will turn to others."
Wang Jun sighed: "I'm sorry, I want to go to a team that can be the core and have unlimited shooting rights, and for this reason, I also rejected the Clippers." ”"Okay then."
James hung up the phone without saying a word, making no secret of his disappointment.He wants to be Jordan, but not every Jordan can find his Pippen.The management of the Chicago Bulls, another team in the East, also had a meeting to grab Wang Jun.The Bulls' outside weaknesses are too obvious to even have an orthodox No. 2 position, and as long as Wang Jun is signed, they can let Hinrich play the familiar point guard.But in this way, Gordon seems dispensable.Gordon has a strong attack and won the best sixth man last season, if Wang Jun comes, how can he play time Wang Jun has no pressure to play more than 35 minutes.Once Wang Jun is missed, the Bulls will definitely have no chance next season, they can't defend themselves from the outside, and who can they beat in the playoffs Lore Deng and Nocioni are too tall and can't shoot too much, so they can't make a cameo at the No. 2 position.Unlike other teams, the Bulls had an ambition-only attitude toward Wang, and the manager called Ryan Hughes."
Hi Ryan, I'm Bulls manager John Paxson.""
Hello, do you want a quote?"
"That's right. ”Paxson paused."
We plan to offer a maximum salary, and even if the Nets match the contract, we are ready to sign first and then exchange, so we must confirm one point, is Wang Jun willing to join the Bulls" If Wang Jun is unwilling to come, then the twisted melon is not sweet, and the Bulls can only give up.Wang Jun is willing to come, and they can negotiate with the Nets with peace of mind, without thinking about anything else, at most it will take some time.Except for Hinrich and Lore Deng, the Bulls can use everyone else as a trade chip."
I'll ask Wang Jun what he thinks, and I'll get back to you later, one day at the latest.""
Okay, I'll wait for your news."
Hughes immediately called Wang Jun to report the situation.Wang Junzheng and Abby are having lunch together."
The Bulls seem to be good, but their lineup doesn't seem to be good at winning the championship, and the strong point is also a swingman."
As soon as Abby heard this, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.Wang Jun noticed this detail, and he knew that Abby liked Chicago and had a special affection for it.He himself loves the Bulls because that's Jordan's team.Hughes said seriously: "I don't think you should think about winning the championship, but about the ball.Lore Deng and Nocioni are inconsistent in shooting, can defend, can play in the No. 4 position, and Hinrich is a guard who loves to pass the ball.Center Chandler is a defensive blue-collar player, and if you go there must be the top scorer.I suggest you leave the Nets and join the Bulls. ”"Isn't there still Ben Gordon?"
asked Wang Jun."
What the Bulls mean is that even if the Nets match the contract, they will offer to sign first and then trade, you can only take the middle class in the first year, eighty percent is to send Gordon and draft picks to match, how can the Nets have a swingman with excellent two-way guard and interior is what they need."
The key point is that Gordon is cheap, and he has three years left on his rookie contract.Hughes's analysis is very much in line with the style of the Nets owner, and the Nets will definitely not want to let Wang Jun go, but the deal is likely to be successful.After the trade, the Nets had someone to grab points in the second quarter, and there were draft picks that could be selected and cultivated in the future, and the outside offensive firepower was super fierce.Bulls Wang Jun and Hinrich partnered, defense and three-point are guaranteed, and backup guard Du Hong can take on the responsibility of organizing the offense.Gordon is the standard No. 2 play, which is why the Bulls will send him away instead of Dujon."
Wait a minute."
Wang Jun took the phone and asked Abby: "I'm interested in the bull, I think it's an opportunity, do you think it's okay" Abby nodded.Since Wang Jun wants to go, if she stops it, it will be a delay.Wang Jun immediately said to Hughes: "It's decided, reply to the bull, I accept the offer." ”The Bulls are young and promising overall, he goes and has the ball, why not go and he thinks it has a special meaning to go there, he wants to recreate the glory of the Bulls during the Jordan era
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