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After these transactions, the strength of the 76ers and Celtics has been significantly enhanced, and they will also have a greater impact on the Nets.

The Nets still have nothing to do.

Tang Tian was paying attention to the dynamics of each team. At this moment, there was a new message alert on his ins. When he opened it, it was posted by Sexton.

This guy really likes playing Instagram.

It's another state of practice: don't worry about us being traded.

Exxon, Porter, Ding Yanyuhang and Robinson are still a four-person team for additional training.

Seeing them working hard, Tang Tian couldn't help laughing. These young players are the future of the Nets.

After laughing, his gaze finally rested on Ding Yan Yuhang.

Exxon, Porter, and Robinson are all rookies, and they are all standard first-round picks. Their contracts with the team can last up to four years, but Ding Yanyuhang is different.

Ding Yanyuhang and the Nets signed a non-guaranteed contract that could be waived at any time.

And he will be 27 years old soon. In terms of age, he has reached the point where he will basically miss the NBA if he can't play anymore, and the upper limit of growth is also low.

However, he is now capable of playing in the NBA. This can be seen from the beginning of the season when he overwhelmed Porter and entered the rotation. fell out.

After all, the Nets are a championship team, and it is really too difficult to enter the rotation in this kind of team.

Tang Tian has helped domestic basketball a lot in the past few years, so he will naturally pay more attention to domestic players.

If Ding Yanyuhang continues to stay with the Nets, then next summer, Porter and George will still be there. It is very likely that it will be difficult for him to stay on the team.

And if he doesn't play in the NBA for a year or two, his trade value will drop, and it will be difficult to get another chance to play in the NBA.

Instead of wasting it like this, it's better to take advantage of the trade value he won by his outstanding performance at the beginning of the season and go to a team where he has a chance to play.

Thinking of this, Tang Tian called Jones and asked him to explore the trading value of Ding Yanyuhang in the market, and then called Ding Yanyuhang to ask him to come to his manor.

Within an hour, Ding Yan Yuhang appeared in Tang Tian's living room.

His demeanor is a little tired, which is a normal state after extra training, but a trace of tension can still be seen from his brows. After all, he was called here before the trade deadline, and there must be no good news.

"I've discussed with Case, and I plan to trade you to the Mavericks." Tang Tian said straight to the point.

"Already...confirmed?" Ding Yanyuhang looked at Tang Tian, ​​rubbing his hands unconsciously.

Tang Tian nodded.

"Xiao Ding, this is also for your own good. After Doncic entered the starting lineup, they now lack a small forward as a substitute. With your current ability, you will get more playing time there." Tang Tian was not polite, bluntly explained.

He once coached the national team, and he still has a little affection for the national team.

Ding Yanyuhang is now one of the core members of the national team, and he doesn't need to cheat the opponent.

"And their general manager Donnie Nelson has a lot of fate with China, I will let him take care of you more." Tang Tian added.

"I understand." Ding Yan Yuhang nodded vigorously after listening.

Tang Tian has already talked about this, and he obviously cares about him. If he doesn't appreciate it, he has a low EQ.

Negotiations proceeded quickly, and Woj quickly reported the transaction information. The Nets sent Ding Yanyuhang, and the Mavericks got Scotty Hopson and a 2020 second-round pick.

The Nets immediately announced the layoff of Hopson (no guarantee contract) after the deal was concluded, reducing the team's roster to 14 people.

Obviously, after sending Ding Yan Yuhang away, they are targeting the buyout deadline after the All-Star break.

The official Twitter of the Mavericks welcomed Ding Yanyuhang, and head coach Carlisle also gave Ding Yanyuhang a high evaluation.

There are indications that the Mavericks still attach great importance to Ding Yanyuhang.

After this almost buzzer-beating deal was concluded, the trade deadline for the 18-19 season also came to an end.

All the powerful teams have been supplemented more or less, which makes fans have greater expectations for the playoffs.

Shortly after the end of the trade deadline, the All-Star Game was also held in Charlotte as scheduled.

What's more interesting is that Walker, who was originally selected as an All-Star substitute, was sent to the Celtics on the trade deadline, so he will play on behalf of the Celtics instead of the original Hornets.

As the host city, Charlotte has no players to play in the All-Star Game, which is somewhat a pity.

The Nets' record of 49 wins and 5 losses so far is the best in the league, but Tang Tian said last year: This year the Nets achieved a better record, but because he was the All-Star head coach last year, he has no chance to coach today .

But this is also a good thing for him. After announcing that this season is the last year, he has begun to try to stay with his family more in his life.

Moreover, Frank, the team's first assistant coach, is already very qualified. After three years with him, his progress has been obvious, so he can rest assured.

This year, Fran is the head coach of the US team in the rookie game.

The time came to February 17, and the All-Star Game officially opened.

On the first day of the Masters Tournament, there was an accident. Tang Tian sat on the sidelines with Swift and Hathaway, and the slogan "We need Tang Tian" rang out.

Although there is no so-called retirement parade, the fans' reluctance to Tang Tian can be seen with the naked eye. Seizing the opportunity of the Masters Tournament, they opened their mouths to persuade him to keep him.

The scene even mischievously released the unexpected scene of him defeating Rachel in the Masters last year, which aroused the audience to burst into laughter.

Tang Tian smiled and shook his head.

In addition to the four Nets participating in the main game, Mitchell, Kuzma and Porter were all selected for the rookie game.

In addition to playing the rookie game, Mitchell also has to participate in the skill challenge and dunk contest, which is quite the style of Lillard back then.

In the end, his performance lived up to expectations.

First, he showed a completely crushing strength in the rookie game, scored 36 points easily and comfortably, and beat Simmons to be elected as the MVP of the rookie game.

Immediately afterwards, in the skills challenge held on the second day, he also successfully entered the final, and defeated his former teammate Markanen, becoming the champion of the skills challenge.

The only slight regret is that he lost to Zach LaVine, the slam dunk king who returned from injury, in the last slam dunk contest he participated in, and failed to defend his title.

But like Lillard at the beginning, Mitchell has proved his improvement in strength with a series of performances, and he definitely has the potential to become a superstar.