Chapter 179 The blockbuster deal that shocked the alliance(2/2)
But things went counterproductive. The Mavericks have reached the final stage of discussions with the Mosaic team. The trade for Yao is just around the corner, but they will not pick up sesame seeds and lose watermelons.
The Knicks are still waiting for James' decision.
If James signs with the Knicks, Chandler will definitely not get a high-paying contract.
Tyson Chandler didn't want to play as a substitute and wanted more money. After Jerry West's lobbying, he readily accepted the Warriors' contract offer.
In the end, the Warriors sent Maggette, Tolliver and a 2011 second-round pick to acquire Tyson Chandler from the Bobcats.
After signing Tyson Chandler, the Warriors' starting center position next season will definitely be the "Boxing Champion." This is what Jerry West promised before signing the contract, and it is impossible to go back on his word.
Former Warriors center Anthony Randolph's position is very embarrassing.
Through the experience of last season, he produced good statistics, which made him a little inflated. He didn't want to return to the bench and asked the Warriors to trade him.
The NBA is a business and there is no shortage of high-quality role players.
The Warriors management immediately contacted other teams to package and trade Randolph.
Within half a day, the Warriors and Timberwolves reached a deal.
The Warriors sent Anthony Randolph and La'Gar Bell to the Timberwolves in exchange for Corey Brewer and a 2012 second-round draft pick.
At this point, the Warriors have completed all their offseason reinforcement work.
Next season, the Warriors' starting lineup is: Curry, Ellis, Sun Yi, David Lee, Tyson Chandler.
There are also strong players on the bench: Bledsoe, Tony Allen, Brewer, Alian, Biedrins and other heroes.
Although a lineup like the Warriors cannot compete for the championship, there is no problem in entering the playoffs.
After seeing the Warriors making huge profits in the free market, the general managers of other teams couldn't hold back their anger. They stopped hiding and started to do it directly.
One day later, another major trade in the league was revealed.
The Mosaics knew they couldn't keep Dayao and didn't want to give him away for nothing, so they planned to exchange him for some chips through a sign-and-trade.
Dayao did not have a complete stalemate with the Mosaic team. He still wanted to leave something for his home team and readily agreed to this request.
On the other side, the Mavericks also went along with the flow and sold Dayao a favor and agreed to the trade plan.
In the end, the Mosaics sent Dayao to the Mavericks for Eric Dampier, Caron Butler, a 2012 first-round pick and a 2011 second-round pick.
Dayao joined the Mavericks with a four-year, $60 million contract while retaining his Bird Rights.
After the deal was reached, it directly exploded the calm free market and caused an uproar in the league.
After LeBron James, who was enjoying leisure time in his mansion in Los Angeles, heard the news, he immediately felt that the offseason was not fun.
"Damn! I have to make a decision soon."
After James made his plans, he immediately called his agent Rich Paul.
"Rich, make an appointment with me for a media interview immediately. I want to announce my decision in advance!" James said solemnly.
Rich Paul heard that James was not joking and quickly replied: "Okay, I'll make arrangements right now."
After hanging up the phone, Rich Paul immediately went to complete what James told him.
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On July 8, LeBron James publicly announced that he would join the Heat during a live broadcast called "The Decision."
During the live broadcast, James said with emotion and tears: "This is a very difficult decision. I decided to bring my talents to the South Coast and join the Heat."
After James made his decision, it immediately caused an uproar, completely covering up the previous news reports that Yao joined the Mavericks, and the United States was in an uproar.
Not long after James made his decision, the Heat's official website announced a blockbuster transaction information.
The Heat acquired LeBron James from the Cavaliers in exchange for their 2013 and 2015 first-round picks, a first-round swap, two second-round picks, and a $14.5 million trade exception.
James joined the Heat with a six-year, $110 million contract.
Immediately afterwards, Toronto Raptors star Chris Bosh announced that he would take a salary cut to join the Heat.
At the same time, in order to welcome the two brothers, Dwyane Wade generously announced a salary cut and an extension to stay with the team.
At this point, three star players in their peak years formed the Heat's Big Three.
Chapter completed!