The Godfather of Basketball

On the fourth day after the end of the All-Star Weekend, the NBA trade deadline came as scheduled.

This is also the last time the trade deadline is set at this point in time. In the latest league announcement, starting from next season, in order to avoid the situation similar to Cousins ​​in the All-Star Game last season (the All-Star Game was suddenly announced to be traded by the Kings before the All-Star Game). Trading to the Pelicans led to no interest in the main game), starting next year, the trade deadline will be brought forward before the All-Star weekend.

Although with the last symbol, there is no difference between this year's trade deadline and previous years.

There are still undercurrents and rumors.

The Cavaliers are the most active team in the market. The contradictions and poor record in the team make them have to start looking for a deal.

They first pulled the Lakers, sent the 2018 first-round picks, Channing Frye and Corey Brewer, and traded Jordan Clarkson and Nance Jr. from the Lakers.

Immediately afterwards, they made another deal with the Kings, and George Hill was traded from the other side.

After making these trades, they are also preparing to send Wade back to the Heat.

Although the bargaining chips are changing, the general situation is still the same as in the previous life.

At this time, Tang Tian made a move.

The Cavaliers originally planned to send Wade to the Heat for a second round deal in 2020, but under Tang Tian's instigation, the Nets directly intervened.

Deron's injury made the Cavaliers feel like they were being pitted by the Nets, but they couldn't refuse the offer given by the Nets.

They are willing to send the second-round pick they got from the Grizzlies in the offseason to trade Wade.

The performance of the Grizzlies this season has surprised everyone. They were hopeless in the playoffs when they hit the championship. After Mike Conley was injured and reimbursed for the season, they directly began to bury Gasol. up.

Last summer, Tang Tian traded Dillon Brooks for the Grizzlies' 2018 second-round pick, which means that the value of this pick has greatly increased.

And because 2018 is a well-known draft year, compared to the Heat's 2020 second-round pick, the value is more than doubled.

Although there was an agreement with Wade to send him back to the Heat, those things are not important in the face of interests.

After greeting Wade, the Cavaliers directly made a deal with the Nets.

Wade was sent to the Nets.

Returning to the Heat was his original plan, but he did not show resistance to joining the Nets.

His career has reached the final stage, and being able to challenge the Warriors with the Nets is also a very good way for him to end.

The arrival of Wade made up for Brogdon's departure, and can also provide a wealth of playoff experience. This is a perfect addition to the Nets, which is dominated by young lineups.

After winning Wade, the Nets immediately pulled the Pistons and the Rockets to make a three-way deal.

The Nets sent Gerald Green to the Pistons for Willie Reed.

The Pistons traded Willie Reid for the Rockets' 2018 second-round pick.

The Rockets sent the 2018 second-round pick to get Gerald Green.

Green signed a 2-year guarantee contract with the Nets in the summer of 2016. He performed well in the 2016-17 season, but he was also squeezed out of the rotation in the new season. Instead of leaving him for nothing when his contract expires, it is better to trade him to get something useful. asset.

Reid is 2.06 meters inside, short in height, but he is tough in confrontation, excellent in defense, and has a good ability to finish at the basket.

When he was still in the Clippers this season, he performed well. As the third insider, he averaged about 10 minutes per game, but he had 5 points, 3 rebounds and 0.6 blocks.

If the Nets want to play in the playoffs, Oden will definitely not be a substitute. Reed was traded to be used as the third center.

Moreover, trading Green to the Rockets will also allow them to consume more of the Warriors in the playoffs. At the same time, this deal will leave the Nets with about 1 million luxury taxes, which is completely killing three birds with one stone.

After completing these two transactions one after another, the Nets' lineup has increased to 14 players.

However, the Nets are no longer prepared to make moves in the trading market, and they have set their sights on the buyout deadline in March.

This year's buyout free market is expected to have many good veterans, and championship teams like the Nets are very attractive to them.

Two days after the trade deadline, Tang Tian met Wade at the Barclays Center.

Wade is no longer the fast-moving Flash in 2006. His sideburns and beard have many white silks. He has played in the league for 15 seasons and is now 36 years old.

But seeing Tang Tian, ​​Wade still smiled all over his face.

Last summer, he wanted to go to the Cavaliers to help James, but unfortunately, things backfired in the end. He was also tired of the atmosphere in the Cavaliers locker room. Now he is changing to the Nets, which is competing for the championship. This change is actually really good.

Moreover, Tang Tian is the godfather of basketball, so for an old player like him, he will be more respected and closer.

"Now you have a chance to play against the Warriors." Tang Tian laughed and joked with Wade.

Wade hasn't rushed out of the East since 2006. In addition to helping James when he came to the Cavaliers, he also wanted to play in the finals.

Tang Tian's joke made him laugh, and he nodded and hugged Tang Tian.

Wade quickly integrated into the Nets' tactical system, but Tang Tian didn't give him a lot of playing time.

On the one hand, the combination of Rondo and Mitchell is currently performing well, and he doesn't want to break it; on the other hand, players like Wade can really show their strength in the playoffs, just like McGrady back then.

He now positions Wade as a mentor, allowing him to guide Mitchell's growth.

Wade didn't resist either. In fact, after staying in the Nets for a while, he admired Mitchell quite a lot. Even if Tang Tian didn't make a request, he didn't give Mitchell less trouble in private.

With Wade's guidance, Mitchell's performance has become increasingly stable, and the details on the court are obviously better than before.

Everything is moving in a good direction, and fans have more and more reasons to believe that the Nets can play the role of a challenger and knock down the mighty Warriors.

But at this moment, the wave of injuries that the team least wanted to encounter hit.

Tucker collided with Griffin in the game against the Pistons and retired early with a knee injury.

The MRI report after the game was negative, and Tucker will be absent for about a week.

Because the absence was not long, Tang Tian did not use honor points to exchange for Iron Knee, but because the buyout deadline had not yet arrived, the team's small forward position was a bit short, so he put Kuzma on the activation list, and from The Development League recalled two-way player Ding Yanyuhang.