Chapter 1200 2019 NBA Buyout Deadline (3/4!)

Chapter 1200 2019 NBA buyout deadline (34!)

Practice is the only criterion for testing truth.

He performed well after being touched on the head by Tang Tian, ​​but performed poorly when he was not touched. This made him rather trust Tang Tian's words than trust him at all.

As for whether it really smells good or not, that’s the nature of human beings!

That night, the game between the Pelicans and Trail Blazers started at the New Orleans Arena.

It is worth mentioning that Anthony has not played in a game since the trade deadline, and his career with the Trail Blazers has entered a countdown.

There were not many surprises during the game. The Pelicans continued their previous good form and suppressed their opponents from the beginning.

Although Lillard is still in great form, the performance of the rest of the Trail Blazers has fallen significantly behind last season.

The Pelicans eventually defeated their opponents 106-86, extending their winning streak to 11 games.

Tang Tian only played three quarters and scored a triple-double of 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Davis continued his stable state after recovery, contributing 19 points and 7 rebounds in the three quarters.

Kuzma's condition improved again, scoring 15 points and 5 rebounds.

After the game, Kuzma looked at Tang Tian with gratitude in his eyes.

Although the girl is nice, the money is better.

For him, he is already a bit handsome. No matter how rich he is, he will naturally have girls.

As for whether you are bald or not, it is not that important, and it does not say that you will definitely become bald if you are touched!

To put it bluntly, do you need hair transplantation if you are really bald?

So whether Tang Tian touching his head really had an effect or it was just a psychological effect, he had already firmed up an idea after this game.

This end needs to be touched, and it needs to be touched every day!

Tang Tian looked at Kuzma's hungry face and suddenly felt that he had chosen the wrong person.

Time flies, and it’s March 1st in a blink of an eye.

For the general managers of each team, the last busy day of their season has arrived.

Buyout deadline.

There are many big fish in the buyout market this year. Anthony, DeAndre Jordan, Matthews, Kanter, and Gasol have all been bought out one after another.

The Pelicans sent Dedmon and Crowder in the previous trade, only to get Gasol, and now have only 14 players on the roster.

This is an opportunity for them.

Demps also began to discuss with Tang Tian and began to contact these potential players.

In addition to these players who had previously been buyout rumors, Gortat, Tyson Chandler, and Monroe have also been bought out one after another.

For the Pelicans, their options this year are much wider than before.

Among these players, Anthony is the biggest, Jordan is the most effective, and Matthews is what the Pelicans need most.

But in fact, their help to the Pelicans is relatively limited.

The Pelicans' current rotation is relatively complete.

The competition was fierce with eight players rotating, Alexander, Kuzma, and Siakam;

In normal games, 9 players rotate, Alexander, Kuzma, Siakam, Harrell;

An easy 10-man rotation in the game. In addition to the four substitutes, Parker, Carter, and Ding Yanyuhang can serve as the 10th man;

The players signed again will either compete with Parker and the others for the 10th man position, or they will sit on the bench.

However, there are no absolutes in everything. Alexander and Kuzma both have a common disadvantage: insufficient experience.

Most of the players who have been bought out are veterans, and their experience is their biggest advantage.

"Matthews."

Tang Tian said to Dempsey after the screening.

The Pelicans are relatively weak on the outside, and Matthews is a 3D swingman.

As analyzed before, he is the best fit for the Pelicans.

After Demps received the order, he turned around and went to discuss it with Matthews.

Matthews is 33 years old and is still averaging 13.1 points per game for the Knicks this season, shooting 41% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range.

His age and performance do not match his big contract, but it is another matter after being bought out.

Apart from Jordan, he is the biggest player in the buyout market this year.

Demps quickly brought back the news to Tang Tian that Matthews was unwilling to come to the Pelicans.

The reason is simple, he feels that the Pelicans can't give him enough playing time.

Although the 33-year-old is a bit old, he is not completely unable to play. He does not want this year to be the last year of his career.

He ultimately chose the Pacers, who might even offer him a starting spot.

This choice makes sense.

And at the same time, Jordan also chose to join the Knicks after being bought out by the Cavaliers.

The reason is similar to Matthews. He needs exposure to show that he still has fighting ability, so that he can still have a chance to get a big contract in the summer.

The best and most suitable didn't come, and the Pelicans gained nothing at the buyout deadline.

Among the remaining players, there is no point in signing them.

"Sign Trier."

Tang Tian finally gave Dempsey some advice.

Trier signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans last summer. Although he didn't have a chance, he played very well in the Development League.

Anyway, they sign whoever they want, and they all sit on the bench, so why not give this opportunity to their own rookies.

"There's a guy who wants to come, but I thought you might not want it."

Dempsey nodded, but still said one more thing.

"Um?"

Tang Tian was a little curious when Dempsey said this.

"Merlot."

But when Dempsey said his name, Tang Tian understood it immediately.

Anthony has reached a buyout with the Trail Blazers, and he has given up a lot of salary for this.

"He didn't go to Los Angeles?"

However, Tang Tian was still confused. This brother had been bought out, and James would definitely recruit him as soon as possible.

"No, there's no news from the Lakers."

After hearing what Dempsey said, Tang Tian was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but shake his head.

It seems that the feelings of the Four Fengchen Heroes are as worthless as the word Fengchen.

The banana boat is a boat that can capsize easily.

But this also echoes James' character.

Anthony is in a sluggish state with the Trail Blazers this season. If the Lakers sign him, it must be a favor from James.

In other words, by signing Anthony, James will definitely be criticized by fans for interfering with the team management.

So for the sake of image, James will not do this.

However, people value different things. When Tang Tian showed up at the draft for the team, he didn't feel that he was being criticized for interfering with the management.

If Walker and Butler are really bought out one day, he will interfere with the management and let them sign them anyway.

The NBA is a business league, but he is not a businessman.

History repeated itself in the end. In history, Anthony struggled to find a retirement season, but the Lakers did not give him a spot in the end.

"It's not impossible, but we can't guarantee playing time, and he has to obey the team's arrangements."

Tang Tian thought for a while and said.

Anthony broke out late due to injuries, and his strength is stronger than at the same time in history.

In other words, he still has gas in the tank. If he feels good or the team has injuries, he can take over.

This is something Trier cannot compare with.

"I've already said all this, and he agreed."

"I can feel that he gave up the opportunity to compete for the championship because of money, and now he wants this opportunity."

Demps had done a lot of preparations before.

"Then let him do it."

Tang Tian nodded.

Anthony's attitude is so low, there is no harm in signing.