novelraw Chapter 431 431 Target: Monster Front!Smoking cigars against gold belts!
Chapter 431 431 Target: Monster Front!Smoking cigars against gold belts!
Chapter 431 431 Target: Monster Front!Smoking cigars against gold belts!
"Demon God, I don't want to leave you!
I'm not going anywhere!"
Zhou Si wanted to laugh when he thought of Leonard. This season, he was almost squeezed by Jokic and McGee and had no playing time at all. This handsome American sunshine guy is not in a hurry at all.
Usually, he should play and not practice. If it weren't for his hard work in training, Zhou Si really wanted the general manager to trade him.
But Zhou Si also knew that it was time to put some pressure on him.
After discussing with General Manager Orsi, they decided to give Leonard a small mid-level contract for two years, and the second year is a team option.
This guy still has talent.
Calculated in this way, there are currently 9 confirmed personnel for the Blazers, all of whom are retained except McGee in the main rotation, and the salary is currently about 6600 million.
According to previous reports from Yahoo Sports, NBA officials have issued internal documents, confirming that the salary cap for the 2016-17 season is $9400 million, and the luxury tax trigger line is $1.13 million.
In other words, the Blazers still have 2800 million to 4700 million to operate, and they can sign a player with a maximum salary!
The Blazers' salary structure is particularly healthy because the core Zhou Si is still in the rookie contract stage, and the inside core Jokic is also in the rookie stage!
However, considering Zhou Si's maximum salary next season and Jokic's next season's maximum salary, the test of the Blazers' management will start next summer and reach its peak in the summer of the following year!
But now, they can still wave freely!
However, the Blazers are not a special case. Because of the increase in the salary cap, most teams can have room for a maximum salary this summer.
For this reason, the summer 2016 free agent race will be intense!
General manager Orsi did not mention what big fish the free market is catching, but said to Zhou Si straight to the point:
"The free market is not in a hurry, now we need to resolve your contract extension."
General manager Orsi is very clear that although there are many big fish in the free market this year, the most important thing for the Trail Blazers is to get Zhou Si!
With Zhou Si here, the team can always remain competitive.
Zhou Si nodded. The Blazers management has absolutely trusted him in the past few years. It can be said that he was kind to him when he was traded from the Cavaliers.
In addition, Portland is very livable, and his family lives happily here, and bought a house, so he has no reason to leave for the time being.
After thinking about it, Zhou Si said:
"I'm going to sign a three-year deal with a player option in the final year."
Money doesn't matter to Zhou Si, and he has the [self-healing technique] so he is not afraid of getting hurt, so he doesn't need to sign a long-term contract.
Signing this 2+1 contract can not only give the team management and fans confidence, but also put pressure on the management, the best of both worlds.
General Manager Orsi nodded and agreed without thinking too much.
With Zhou Si's current strength and popularity as No.1 in the league, he would be lucky if he agreed to renew his contract in advance.
Besides, Zhou Si will stay in the Blazers for at least 3-4 years after the contract extension. According to the current momentum, the Blazers dynasty can be expected!
"Are there any high-quality second positions?"
Zhou Si asked the same question as last year.
The Blazers in several other positions have no major problems for the time being. Courtney Lee's three-pointer is already very stable, but the defense is not enough when facing some strong teams.
Because of Lillard's weak defense, Courtney Lee often defends the opposite No. [-] position like Thompson.
And there are too many strongmen in the first position in the league now!
"Wade, DeRozan, Beal, Turner and JR Smith."
The general manager of Olsi was clearly prepared as he was last year.
However, the second position is obviously much weaker than the third and first positions.
After thinking about it for a while, Zhou Si didn't ask directly...
That's it?
Although some players are stronger than Courtney Lee, after considering age, defense and the suitability of the current team system, I feel that they are not as good as Courtney Lee.
Thinking about it again, Zhou Si himself, Lillard, and Jokic can all hold the ball in the starting lineup, and even Millsap can hold the ball. It seems that he will be the starting number two next season.
For defenders to defend, Zhou Si is going to pull Richardson to practice defense in the summer. Zhou Si likes the ruthlessness of this young man's playing.
And his talent is good, he can practice defense completely!
The rest of Millsap, Courtney Lee, Jerebko and the eldest nephew are also contract years this year, and the general manager of Orsi did not mention any early renewal.
Although Millsap is capable, he will be 32 years old after the contract expires next year, which is considered an advanced age for insiders.
It is impossible for the Blazers to give him a big contract, but those teams with space in the free market may be willing to offer Millsap a very substantial pension contract.
The same goes for Courtney Lee and Millsap.
As for Jerebko and the eldest nephew, their functionality is completely replaceable and there is no need to renew their contracts in advance.
General Manager Orsi and Zhou Si didn't mention other expired contracts. It's time for them to make a lot of money.
The Blazers have successfully defended their title this season, and there are still quite a few veterans and strong players in the free market who are willing to cut their salaries for the championship.
Well, there is also the draft. In addition to the first and second round picks this year, the Blazers also have the second round pick that was traded for Yidi from the Hornets last year.
Same as last year, Zhou Si means to trade up. Unlike last year, Zhou Si still has a favorite target after reading the draft predictions.
Although the talent is not as good as that of the teacher, but it would be great if you can choose that Yaofeng.
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On the second day after planning the future with general manager Orsey, the Trail Blazers' championship parade kicked off again in Portland.
Although there was a championship parade last year, the enthusiasm of the fans has not diminished this year, and even became more enthusiastic!
In the NBA, teams win championships every year, but they only defend their titles every few years!
Besides, Portlanders won't get tired of the championship parade no matter how many times they come!
Like last year, the whole of Portland fell into a frenzy on this day, and the scene was truly empty, and the scene was shocking!
On this day, every Blazers player was treated like a hero.
The cheers and shouts are endless, making people's blood spurt!
Zhou Si and his teammates all put on handsome sunglasses.
Lillard also put on the watch that Zhou Si gave with great care. He obviously likes this Christmas gift from Zhou Si very much.
In addition, James Johnson attracted the attention of many fans because he was directly smoking a cigar and came to the scene with a huge golden belt on his upper body!
Those few golden belts were obtained by James Johnson on his own strength!
The fans at the scene screamed again and again, and those who were close even gave James Johnson a high-five to celebrate!
Portland today is destined to be another sleepless night!
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(End of this chapter)