Super Lord of the Rings

As Ryan Hughes expected, the Cavaliers management has been discussing, preparing to find an outside helper for James in the summer. Regardless of whether Wang Jun is willing to come or not, they have to make an offer.

Ray Allen announced that he will stay with the Sonics. Michael Reed has reached an agreement with the Bucks, but the contract amount has not yet been announced. The Cavaliers have few choices in the free market.

Wang Jun is the first choice, because the contract is not too big even if the maximum salary is limited due to the restricted Arenas clause.

Another target is Larry Hughes, who averaged 22 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.9 steals last season. status can be guaranteed.

The Cavaliers also have a lot of cap space.

Ilgauskas, who had a salary of 14.63 million last season, chose to renew his contract with a salary cut of 55 million in five years. In the first two years, he only had an annual salary of less than 10 million, and he is already the highest paid person in the Cavaliers.

The only other person with a salary of more than 5 million is veteran Eric Snow. The Cavaliers have the money to dig anyone. Because of this, their behavior of letting Boozer go last season seemed extremely stingy.

On Tuesday, the Cavaliers and former Raptors forward Donyell Marshall reached an agreement to sign a four-year, $20 million contract.

Marshall played 65 games for the Raptors last season, averaging 11.5 points and 6.6 rebounds. On March 13 this year, in the game against the 76ers, Marshall made 12 of 19 three-pointers, tying the single game made by Kobe. Three-pointer record.

Last season, the Cavaliers' lack of three-pointers was the biggest weakness. Marshall made 41.6% of his three-pointers last season and made 151 three-pointers.

The Cavaliers have four stable scoring points, with Big Z and Gooden inside, and Varejao, a Brazilian insider with a basic salary. It is enough to deal with the Eastern team. As long as there is another outside star, the Cavaliers will become a powerhouse in the East, and it is difficult to think about it.

In the conference room. Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said seriously: "I think Wang Jun can be given a maximum salary, and don't consider Hughes. Hughes does have a good defense. He has quick feet, quick hands, and can make breakthroughs on the offensive end, but he shoots too much. Bad, never a good teammate for LeBron who isn't a good shooter."

Chris Grant, who had just been hired as the assistant to the general manager and the vice president of the operation department, said: "LeBron definitely wants Wang Jun to join. I agree to give him a maximum salary, but judging from his performance last season. This man is very ambitious. The Nets are not satisfied with the possession of the ball, so they may not be willing to assist LeBron. I think it’s best to make an offer as soon as possible, let LeBron call him to ask him what he thinks, don’t waste time, if he doesn’t come, go after Hughes, at least still There are replacements."

Ferry nodded.

Grant is responsible for handling basketball-related matters, which mainly include the draft, trade, free agent signing and so on. He is a rookie, but his vision is not bad.

Scouts and executives all participated in the discussion. It is agreed that Hughes can be a combo guard and can take on the task of organizing after LeBron is off the court. It helps the team if he can play point guard.

Ferry called Hughes, Wang Jun's agent, and offered a maximum salary.

James also called Wang Jun immediately. "King, I'm not going to be polite to you. Let me give you accurate information, whether you want to come to the knight or not. If we don't come, we will turn to others."

Wang Jun sighed: "Sorry, I want to go to a team that can be the core and have unlimited shooting rights. For this reason, I also rejected the Clippers."

"Okay then." James hung up the phone without talking. He made no secret of his disappointment.

He wants to be Jordan, but not every Jordan can find his own Pippen.

The management of another team in the East, the Chicago Bulls, also had a meeting. Plan to rob Wang Jun.

The Bulls' perimeter weakness is too obvious, and they don't even have an orthodox No. 2 position. As long as they sign Wang Jun, they can let Hinrich play a familiar point guard.

But in this way, Gordon seems dispensable. Gordon has a strong offensive power and won the best sixth man last season. If Wang Jun comes, how can he have playing time? Wang Jun played more than 35 minutes without pressure at all.

Once Wang Jun is missed, the Bulls will definitely not have a chance next season. If they can't defend from outside, who can they beat in the playoffs?

Luol Deng and Nocioni are too tall, and they are not sure about shooting, so they can't play in the No. 2 position.

Unlike other teams, the Bulls had a determined attitude towards Wang Jun, and the manager called Ryan Hughes.

"Ryan, hello, I'm John Paxson, Bulls manager."

"Hi, do you want a quote?"

"That's right." Paxon paused. "We plan to offer a maximum salary, and even if the Nets match the contract, we are also prepared to sign first and then trade, so we must confirm one thing, is Wang Jun willing to join the Bulls?"

If Wang Jun is not willing to come, then the twisted melon is not sweet, and the Bulls can only give up.

If Wang Jun is willing to come, they can negotiate with the Nets without worrying about other things, and at most spend some time.

Except for Hinrich and Luol Deng, everyone else in the Bulls can be used as a bargaining chip.

"I'll just ask Wang Jun what he thinks, and I'll reply 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 Jun is having lunch with Abby. "The Bulls? Seems good, but their lineup doesn't seem to be good enough to win the championship, and their strength is swing players."

When Abby heard it, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Wang Jun noticed this detail. He knew that Abby liked Chicago and had special feelings for it.

He himself likes the Bulls very much, because that is Jordan's team.

Hughes said seriously: "I don't think you should think about winning the championship, but about possession of the ball. Luol Deng and Nocioni have unstable shots, can defend, and can be a guest at the 4th position. Hinrich is a passer Guard. Center Chandler is a defensive blue-collar. If you go, you must be the top scorer. I suggest you leave the Nets and join the Bulls."

"Isn't there still Ben Gordon?" Wang Jun asked.

"The Bulls mean that even if the Nets match the contract, they will offer to sign first and then trade. You can only get the middle class in the first year, and 80% of them will send Gordon and the draft pick to match. How can the Nets want another swingman? ?A good combo guard and big man is what they need."

The key point is that Gordon is cheap, and he still has three years left on his rookie contract.

Hughes' analysis is in line with the Nets owner's style of doing things. The Nets are definitely not willing to let Wang Jun go directly, but the transaction is likely to be successful.

After the trade, the Nets were scrambling for points in the second quarter. With draft picks, they can be selected and trained in the future, and the outside offensive firepower is super fierce.

Bulls Wang Jun and Hinrich partnered, defense and three-pointers are guaranteed, and backup guard Du Hong can take on the heavy responsibility of organizing offense. Gordon is a standard 2, which is why the Bulls will send him instead of Duhon.

"Wait a minute." Holding the phone, Wang Jun asked Abby, "I'm interested in the Bulls, and I think it's an opportunity. Do you think it's okay?"

Abby nodded. Since Wang Jun wanted to go, she would be holding back if she spoke out to stop him.

Wang Jun immediately said to Hughes: "It's decided, please reply to the Bulls, I accept the offer."

The Bulls are overall young and promising, and he has the ball when he goes, why not go?

And he thinks there is a special meaning to go there, and he wants to reproduce the glory of the Bulls in Jordan's era. (To be continued.)

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