Showdown, I'm the God of Basketball

Chapter 241 Maximum Salary Contract
August 7, 1:12 noon.

The trading market is open.

The league's first signing was made!
The Heat renewed O'Neal's five-year, 5 million contract.

This contract is equivalent to announcing the entire league. The Heat recognize O'Neal's dominance in the penalty area last season.

And this big shark is really not old, he is still the top star in the league.

Next, the Sonics left Ray Allen for 5 million in 8000 years, and the Bucks left Michael Reed for 6 million in 9000 years!
Just on the first day of the opening of the trading market, the three biggest fishes in the market this year completed their contract renewals.

Of course, these contracts are still in the stage of verbal agreement, and there is no black and white.

It's just that in a commercial league like the NBA, it's not common to repent and change one's mind.

Therefore, such an oral agreement can almost be regarded as a certainty.

Little Jordan: I tricked you!

Next, among the remaining players in the free market, the most concerned by the team are naturally only Joe Johnson, Zhao Hao and Eddie Curry!

All of a sudden, major sports columns joined the discussion of the remaining players.

"This year's trading market is really interesting. Apart from big fish like O'Neal and Ray Allen, among the remaining players, Joe Johnson and Zhao Hao are the most high-quality players.

Of course, Eddie Curry can also join this discussion, but what's interesting is that all three of them are restricted players whose rookie contracts have expired.

Both their home teams have the right to match. "

"The New York Knicks have offered Eddie Curry a five-year, 5 million contract, and now it depends on whether the Bulls are willing to match it."

"I think the Bulls will definitely not have the heart to just send Eddy Curry away for nothing. Boozer of the Cavaliers and Arenas of the Warriors are vivid examples."

"So, you think the Bulls will match this contract?"

"Of course, the league has introduced the Arenas clause this year, so even if the home team does not have a high salary space, players can still renew the contract, but the increase will reach 8%, and the excess contract will be shared equally in the next three years."

"The Eagles have also made an offer, and they will provide Joe Johnson with a five-year maximum salary contract worth 5 million!"

"The Suns will match this contract with a high probability. After all, Joe Johnson's talent is so good, they will never agree to lose him for nothing."

"Now it seems that the only news about Zhao Hao's contract renewal has not been heard?"

"This guy made a big splash last year, won three NBA awards, and showed his prowess in the playoffs, helping the Lakers win two games from the Spurs!"

"I heard that the general manager of the Lakers Kupchak has negotiated a deal about Zhao Hao before the trading market opened.

So now the general managers of various teams in the league don't know what to do. "

"What! How dare the Lakers talk about trades at that time!

Let's report him! "

Office of the Lakers general manager.

Kupchak kept explaining to league investigators on the phone.

"We really didn't talk about the Zhao Hao deal in advance, I swear!"

Of course, no one would believe this sentence. The wind is coming, and there is nothing impenetrable in the world.

It's just that there is no evidence, and these investigators have been used to these things over the years.

Therefore, in the end, it can only be left alone.

At this time, Kupchak also quickly dialed another number.

"LOGO West, my good brother, there may be some problems with Zhao Hao's transaction.

The Cavaliers are playing tricks! "

Los Angeles apartment.

At this time, Zhao Hao was happy to accompany Eve to learn how to make steak at home.

Since he doesn't have the initiative on where he's going this time, it's better to relax and enjoy it quietly.

In short, he knows very well that as long as he has the strength, he doesn't have to worry about going anywhere.

Aden kept answering the phone at the side, talking about Zhao Hao's next transaction.

"Those teams have made us contract offers after knowing that you don't want to stay with the Lakers, and you don't want to accept the team trade.

The Jazz gave a 6-year contract of 4000 million yuan. At present, your maximum number of years can only be signed for 6 years. "

Aden put down the phone and reported.

6 million in 4000 years. For other players, the longer the contract period, the safer it is.

But Zhao Hao knows very well that his strength will only get stronger and stronger, and the salary cap of the league will also increase significantly in the future.

Therefore, signing a long-term contract is not cost-effective.

"I don't want to sign for such a long time, although only one year is required, no team will accept it, and the contract amount will be greatly reduced.

But I hope the contract is shorter. "

Hearing Zhao Hao's return, Aden nodded and continued: "This amount is not the highest among them!

The Bucks also offered a 4-year 3000 million contract, and the Timberwolves offered a 3-year 2500 million contract! "

Ok?
Zhao Hao was surprised that the Timberwolves also offered an annual salary of more than 800 million.

Of course, it's easy for Zhao Hao to understand after thinking about it.

After all, after the Timberwolves were deprived of the draft pick, they had no chance to select a potential rookie for five consecutive years.

In addition, Minnesota is located in the extreme north of the United States, with a remote terrain and an extremely cold environment. This is simply a small city within a small city.

Therefore, apart from Wolf King Garnett, there are no other stars in the team who are willing to join, and they don't even have good players at all.

This is why the Timberwolves are willing to give such a high annual salary.

Aden on the side saw Zhao Hao nodding frequently, and seemed very satisfied with the contract.

He chuckled, and broke the news again: "But this is not the biggest contract you've ever gotten."

Zhao Hao was stunned, looked at him and said, "Is there a higher one?"

Aden nodded proudly, and said, "The Cavaliers are willing to offer you a maximum salary, 3 million for three years!"

After the trading market opened, news of major signings in the alliance was flying everywhere.

If O'Neal's 5-year 1 million is the first blockbuster, then the second must be the 3-year 3500 million that the Cavaliers provided Zhao Hao!
Big Mouth Barkley speaks out on his talk show.

"The Cavaliers are really stupid and have a lot of money. The Eagles paid Joe Johnson the maximum salary because he can at least hold the ball.

In the future, Joe Johnson may also become a team leader, or even an All-Star.

But Zhao Hao?
He's just a pure shooter! "

Guest guest, Kenny Smith agrees.

"Last season, I commented on most of the Lakers' games, and to be honest, Zhao Hao is indeed the most exaggerated three-point shooter I have ever seen.

Especially his ultra-long three-pointer is simply unprecedented!

But the biggest reason why he was able to perform well last season was because the Lakers played a small lineup and Kobe could attract countless double-teams.

You know, Kobe was the scoring champion last season!
Playing next to him, the opportunity is too easy. "

Barkley rubbed his bald head and said with a sneer, "It's not entirely to blame for the lack of vision of the Cavaliers. You must know that most players are unwilling to go to such remote places, so they can only sign at a premium."

Kenny Smith nodded in agreement, and continued: "Now that the ball has reached the Lakers, it depends on whether they are willing to match.

If they choose to keep Zhao Hao, it means Butler can only trade.

But you know, Butler has the potential to grow into an All-Star! "

(End of this chapter)