Chapter 920 2017 NBA Buyout Deadline

The game between the Pelicans and the Cavaliers ended with a lot of buzz.

Tang Tian's 60+ triple-double made fans talk about it, and James's bold words to give up fans made fans look forward to this year's playoffs even more.

Amidst the heated discussion, the time came to March 1, and the 2017 NBA buyout deadline is approaching.

There are many potential buyout targets this year that are very valuable, which also makes this year's buyout market attract attention.

The Knicks didn't get any big fish in the summer, so they traded Rose from the Bulls for a small change. However, Rose and Anthony's playing styles are incompatible, and their own condition is also a problem.

After Rose was traded to the Wizards, he was basically treated as an expiring contract by the Knicks.

He is also not in the Wizards' plans. There have been rumors that Rose will be bought out by the Wizards.

The Heat failed to retain Whiteside in the summer and failed to find suitable replacement players in the free market, resulting in a serious decline in overall strength.

This season has basically said goodbye to the playoffs. There are rumors that Wade is considering buying out the team and moving to a team with the potential to compete for the championship.

Super stars like Rose and Wade at the beginning of the century are no longer in good shape due to injuries, age and other problems, and the remaining years of their contracts are relatively large.

The team reaches a buyout with them, which can reduce some expenses (the buyout amount is usually less than the contract amount), and also allows the players who are bought out to have the opportunity to go to a playoff team to continue playing for the rest of the season.

In addition to Ross Wade, there are other players who are still ready to play.

The Timberwolves are expected to buy out Shabazz Muhammad, the 14th overall pick in 2013;

The Jazz are expected to buy out veteran Boris Diaw, who has gradually fallen out of the rotation;

The Lakers are expected to buy out veteran Deron Williams, who was not in the plan;

The Grizzlies are expected to buy out undrafted rookie Troy Williams.

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These players, especially Wade and Rose, were avoided by every team before they were bought out, but after they were bought out, they became popular.

You must know that before the buyout, they were all representatives of high salary and low ability, but after the buyout, they usually signed extremely low prices, or even basic salary contracts, and the cost-effectiveness became clear immediately.

The Rockets are the most active team in the buyout market.

Morey saw the potential market as early as the trade deadline and vacated his spot early. Now there are still two spots on the 13-man roster.

There are many veterans among these bought-out players, and for them the championship team must be their first choice.

The Rockets are exactly such a team, with strength and quota. As long as they win Wade and Rose, even just one of them, their strength will be further enhanced.

The Pelicans are also one of the teams targeting the buyout market.

When trading Williams, they sent Deron and Joe Harris, and now have only 14 people on the roster.

Although it is completely sufficient, it is important to be prepared. Teams that are not competing for the championship cannot enter the playoffs at full capacity.

Before the deadline came, Dempsey also visited Tang Tian at the manor as usual.

Although the 15th man is irrelevant, the trade market has passed. This is the last opportunity to strengthen. The 15th man signed at this time may be very useful.

"Rose and Wade, I think signing one of them will help us a lot. We are more attractive than the Rockets."

Dempsey's thoughts are similar to Morey's. Although the two former superstars have declined in strength, a lean camel is bigger than a horse.

Tang Tian nodded.

The Pelicans' current defense line of Brogdon, Stephenson, and Williams is completely sufficient, even surplus.

If it weren't for Brogdon being a rookie, the Pelicans would even consider buying out Stephenson to cut costs.

Signing another guard seems redundant and could ruin chemistry.

But Wade is different from Rose. This kind of veteran who still has gas in the tank is a super giant and has rich playoff experience.

And one thing that needs to be considered is that after the penalty scale is changed, the intensity of the playoffs will become higher than in the past.

At that time, the substitute guards the Pelicans currently have may not be able to score, but Rose and Wade's personal offensive abilities are obviously higher.

Even if you take 10,000 steps back and the signing doesn't work, it's just a one-year contract.

Therefore, Tang Tian did not object to Dempsey's proposal.

"But we have to think about who we need to sign if neither of them is bought out."

When Tang Tian was the head coach in his previous life, he also served as the general manager for many years, so he considered things more carefully and comprehensively.

Rose and Wade are just rumored now and may not be bought out.

Especially Wade. Riley originally kept him to sell tickets. Now that Wade wants to buy out, he may not necessarily go along with it.

Dempsey nodded, this indeed requires preparation in advance.

Otherwise, they will miss the buyout market. If they want to sign a 15th player, they will have to sign someone in the current free market.

At this point in time, no one wants anything left in the free market, so the players signed are really just to make up the numbers.

"What do you think of Boris Dio?"

Demps gave a suggested candidate.

Diaw was teammates with Tang Tian when he was with the Spurs, and the last time the Pelicans and Jazz played an inseparable game, Diaw also performed well.

Tang Tian also agreed.

Diaw is now a swing player at the fourth and fifth positions, especially the fifth position.

Jokic has been unable to find his form for a long time. As a veteran, Diaw can give him some advice and can also increase his playoff experience at the fifth position.

At midnight on March 1, the buyout deadline arrived as promised.

However, the buyout market is very different from previous rumor reports and many people's predictions.

The Heat ultimately did not accept Wade's buyout request and continued to keep him on the team.

Riley had the same idea as Tang Tian guessed. The team had missed the playoffs, so of course he wanted to keep Wade to sell more tickets.

The Wizards ultimately did not buy out Rose.

Because Rose and Adidas originally signed a 14-year contract, the latter did not want to be bought out for the sake of personal influence, so he did not compromise on the buyout amount.

This also led to the Wizards finally choosing to keep him on the team. After all, the team was trying to save money to buy out, and it was better to sell tickets if they couldn't save it than to force a buyout.

Rose and Wade, the two players with the most rumors before the game and the strongest abilities, did not buy out in the end.

The Rockets are hurt the most this time.

Morey strategized, but in the end it was all in vain.

Just when Morey was about to turn his gun and target other buyout players.

Woj quickly announced a piece of news. After Diaw was bought out by the Jazz, the Pelicans quickly reached a one-year minimum salary contract with him.

This time, Morey felt even more uncomfortable. There were not many players left for him to sign.

In the end, he had no choice but to sign Deron and Troy Williams.

Rose and Wade became Deron and Troy, which really echoed what Rockets fans said after seeing the news. Morey was playing a Trojan Horse trick for the fans.