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Tang Tian also foresees this situation, and he will definitely make some follow-up transactions.

In fact, if the team can successfully sign Anthony, then Yi Jianlian can be traded, and after deducting the price difference between the two, the Nets can control the luxury tax to about 10 million US dollars.

After the Nets win the championship, it is a wise choice to keep the core lineup as much as possible, especially Irving, Butler, George and Jokic. Other role players can save as much as possible. This is the best way to avoid salary explosion.

Although Yi Jianlian didn't play much in the finals, and the entry of George and Owen also made him a significant decline in the team's low position, but in terms of his performance in the regular season and other games in the playoffs, his contract is definitely considered cheap , and there is only the last year left in the number of years, the transaction value is very high.

The NBA is a business league. To some extent, the relationship between the team and the players is a relationship between merchants and commodities. If the team wants to remain competitive, it is impossible to talk too much about feelings.

Tang Tian was no exception, but before making a decision, he needed to have a chat with Yi Jianlian.

Yi Jianlian has been with him for many years, and the two have also cooperated in the national team.

It happened that Yi Jianlian and his wife were on vacation in Miami, so Tang Tian flew there directly.

In the resort hotel, Tang Tian met Yi Jianlian. It was a hot summer day, and he was resting by the hotel's swimming pool.

"Coach, why did you come here on purpose?" Yi Jianlian's character was much more cheerful now, and when he saw Tang Tian coming, he came over to greet him with a smile.

Tang Tian didn't say anything specific on the phone, but just said to come and talk to him about some things.

Jing Ling also brought the child over to say hello to him. They had met many times before, including the barbecue at Yao Ming's house.

After meeting each other, Tang Tian and Yi Jianlian went to the second floor.

"We're going to trade you away from the Nets in the summer. Do you have a place you want to go?" After sitting down, Tang Tian cut to the chase.

Yi Jianlian didn't expect this to happen, his expression froze for a moment, and then he said, "Can you tell me the reason?"

After winning the championship with the team, he didn't expect the team to trade him immediately.

"The team renewed George's contract this year, which has already exceeded the luxury tax by a lot. The team must consider this aspect, and Irving and Butler's player options will definitely jump out of the contract next summer. At that time, your contract will also expire. It's also hard to stay." Tang Tian didn't mean to hide it either.

Yi Jianlian was silent for a long time after hearing this, and if he changed his position, he should also make this decision.

"Coach, I have no opinion on the transaction, but I have something to say." After a moment of silence, Yi Jianlian said.

Tang Tian nodded to signal him that Yi Jianlian had helped the Nets a lot in the past few years, and even if he needed some financial supplements, he was willing to pay for it in his own name.

"I was able to stay in the NBA because of your help, the coach. Although I don't know why, it seems that only when I play under the coach can I play at my best..."

Tang Tian nodded while listening, this is the system's credit.

These words also reminded him of the previous investment in Yi Jianlian. If it is not true that Yi Jianlian will not be able to keep Yi Jianlian next year, it is worthwhile for the team to pay this year's luxury tax.

"So if there is a chance in the future, I still hope to play under your hands."

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and clenched his hands unconsciously.

If Yi Jianlian resented him, he would feel better, and it really made him very troubled to say this.

"This should be difficult. You are considered a first-line star now, and you should be able to get a big contract next year." He said with a smile.

"I have earned enough money in the past few years. If it weren't for the coach, I might not be in the NBA. If I can really stay in the Nets, I have no objection to renewing the contract with the basic salary."

After Yi Jianlian finished speaking, Tang Tian clenched his fist even harder.

This is really a scholar who dies for his confidant, he really can't make this decision.

"Ah Lian, this is actually unnecessary. You are only 31 years old, not yet the age of a veteran, and your basic salary is 2 million. You have a good chance of getting a 20 million contract next year." Tang Tian continued.

His words are not empty words. Although Yi Jianlian's quality will drop a little after leaving Yi Jianlian, his physical fitness and skills have all improved over the years. These things will not disappear. In such an era of small balls, his chances of winning 20 million are really not good. No.

"Coach, over the past few years, my salary has reached more than 80 million yuan. I really don't need money." Yi Jianlian said with a smile.

The rookie contract, the Rockets Cavaliers and the Nets, calculated that Yi Jianlian's salary was indeed more than ten times that of the previous year.

Tang Tian glanced at Yi Jianlian, knowing that he didn't seem to be joking, so he hesitated for a while and said, "Let's take a look."

After returning from Miami, Tang Tian really hesitated. In fact, the possibility of keeping Irving and Butler at the same time next year is very small. a top salary.

Irving had to stay. At that time, Butler, whose position was in conflict with Mitchell, could only be let go. Letting Butler go would have more than 20 million more space, and it is not impossible to take out more than 10 million to renew Yi Jianlian. .

Yi Jianlian has said so, and it is not impossible to pay a luxury tax of 50 million a year.

After much deliberation, Tang Tian thought it was better to take a walk first.

If Anthony failed to reach a buyout in the end, and he let Yi Jianlian go, it would be a big loss to the team's strength.

While Tang Tian was making plans for the future lineup, there was a lot of news on the free market.

Rose and the Timberwolves reached a two-year contract extension of 10 million, of which the second year is a team option.

Kanter implemented the player option to stay with the Knicks.

Jerami Grant and the Thunder reached a three-year, $27 million contract extension.

Bradley extended his contract with the Clippers for 25 million in 2 years.

Button extended his contract with the Nuggets for 54 million in 4 years.

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Similar to the trend of previous signings, this year's renewal contracts are basically very short, and the league's free market has reached an unprecedented low point.

After the salary cap was raised, capable role players are being hit like never before.

At this time, a signing that no one had thought of made the entire free market and even the entire league boil.

According to Woj reports, Cousins ​​​​and the Warriors reached a one-year 5.3 million signing contract.

Although suffered an Achilles tendon injury, Cousins ​​was definitely a top-five insider in the league before the injury, but now he has announced that he will join the Warriors!

And just after this news, the Warriors also announced that they had reached a two-year 61.5 million contract extension with Durant!