The Godfather of Basketball

After the championship speech, Tang Tian went back to the coach's office.

For him, who is also the general manager, the new season has begun the moment the season ends.

Although the renewal contract has not been signed, if the team is determined to stay, the work of the new season can be carried out in advance.

This is like Oladipo sent his trainer "when do we start training" after the Pacers were eliminated by the Cavaliers in the previous 18 years. In addition to talent, Tang Tian's professional attitude is also great. One aspect.

Of the Cavaliers last season's 15 roster, the contracts of Jeremy Lin, Carter, Artest, Varejao, and Robin Lopez have all expired. In other words, the Cavaliers now have contract players in the team. There are actually only 10 people.

Point guards: Paul, Isaiah Thomas

Shooting guard: Green

Small forwards: Butler, Butier, Parsons

Power forward: Markieff Morris

Centers: Yao Ming, Whiteside

Of these 10 people, Paul and Green only have the last year of their contracts.

As a general manager, this is definitely a challenging summer.

Whoever goes and who stays and whether to renew the contract in advance are worth considering.

Tang Tian picked up the pen and calculated the current salary of the player.

Paul (16.36 million) + Yao Ming (18.96 million) + Shane (3 million) + Morris (2.06 million) + Green (1.33 million) + Parsons (1.43 million) + Whiteside (1.51 million) + Bart Le (1.13 million) = 45.78 million.

The Alliance introduced a new labor agreement last year. The agreement estimated the salary cap for the next ten years. Although the actual salary cap may be slightly different from the estimate, it has great reference significance.

In that agreement, the salary cap for the 2012-2013 season was the same as last season, at 58.04 million.

In other words, because the previous lineup has exceeded the luxury tax a lot, Carter's large contract expires, and actually does not release much salary space for the Cavaliers. On the contrary, the contract they can provide in the market, the starting salary is 5804- 4587 = 1217 million.

This price, if you want to sign an All-Star in the free agent market is unrealistic, this summer is absolutely full of challenges for the Cavaliers management team.

Considering the starting point of the luxury tax is 70.3 million, that is, if the Cavaliers do not want to exceed the luxury tax in the new season, they only have space of 7030-5804 = 1226 million to renew the contract of five people.

Tang Tian began to plan ahead on the papyrus.

Of the five free agents, Jeremy Lin hit Lin crazy in the second half of last season and it is expected to be difficult to stay. Although Artest is old and slow, the finals last season proved that he is still indispensable for the Cavaliers. Considering his 33-year-old age, a 10-year, 3 million, non-guaranteed contract in the third year is more suitable; as for Varejao and Robin Lopez, the playoffs last season did not play much role, you can see the details Choose to stay or to stay.

The last is the most important Carter. After playing such a good half season and playoffs and getting FMVP, I don't know what the offer from other teams will be. After all, he is also 35 years old. A copy of 24 million in 3 years or 18 million in 2 years can be considered.

There is a special situation here that is Green, although it is a four-year contract, but because it is a second round show, if it is not renewed in advance, Mingxia will become a completely free agent, so this must also be taken into account, only Green's words, I don't know what the specific value is yet. I have to negotiate after the two sides know.

In terms of drafts, the Cavaliers have two first rounds, one for the Suns '25th pick, one for the Pacers' 26th pick, and a 59th pick in the second round, which is of little value.

In the two first rounds, Tang Tian could definitely play a big role in previous years, but there were too few people available at the end of the first round of the rookie in 12 years.

In the second round, Jay Crow, who was drafted 34th in the previous life, Draymond Green, drafted 35th, Chris Middleton 39th, Will Button, 40th Dalius Miller, No. 49, and Kyle O'Quin, drafted 49th, are more valuable players.

Under the situation that basketball is getting faster and faster, and it is becoming more and more small ball, hoarding the front line is absolutely not wrong, so basically it can be set.

25th pick: Draymond Green;

26th pick: Jay Crowder / Wil Barton / Chris Middleton;

Green is the future All-Star, the Warriors dead five small centers, has a good low-post defense and response ability, and also has a three-pointer, but these all take time to grow, at least 2 years after selection can be used.

Claude's tough style, good at confrontation and fierce teammates, can also swing at the third and fourth positions, that is, the combat power is better than Green, Barton is a forward swinger, and it takes time to grow, Middleton

After thinking for a long time, Tang Tian still removed Claude and Button.

The Cavaliers are inevitable in recruiting a powerful power forward in the summer. If Claude is re-elected, the forward line is really overcrowded. As for Button and Middleton, the latter is obviously more immediate and also needed by the Cavaliers. .

Considering the identity of the Cavaliers public enemy, the first half of the second round is difficult to trade, but in the second half of the second round, it should be possible.

At that time, use the 59th sign to add some cash and trade to the 45th position to ensure that O'Quinn is selected to supplement the inside.

Oquine is 2.08 meters tall and weighs 113 kg. He is a standard power forward / center swingman and is a perfect complement to the Cavaliers.

With such a rough analysis, the Cavaliers' prototype for the new season has already existed.

Point guards: Paul, Isaiah Thomas, (a veteran third point guard)

Shooting guards: Green, Carter

Small forwards: Jimmy Butler, Chandler Parsons, Sean Battier, Chris Middleton, Draymond Green

Power forwards: (a power forward), Markieff Morris, Artest

Centers: Yao Ming, Whiteside, Kyle Oquin

Well, there are 16 people in this list, and the front line can consider trading Morris or Parsons.

The point guard is the best one to find. The most important thing in this league is the veteran point guard.

The real key is the power forward with a starting salary of 12.27 million. Considering the future salary structure, the life cannot be extended too long.

After thinking about it, Tang Tian called Jones and asked him to bring in the free agent list in the market.

Jones knocked in, and he didn't look very well, and didn't know what was going on.

Tang Tian didn't care, after all, he was the general manager, not a nanny.

Leaving the list also signaled Jones to sit down first.

"This is my preliminary plan for the new season ~ www.readwn.com ~ You look first."

When Tang Tian picked up the free agent list, he also wrote most of his plans to Jones.

Along the list, Tang Tian's thinking gradually became clearer, and several names were particularly attractive.

Ilyasova: The rookie contract expired last season, 13 points and 8 rebounds, talent is outstanding, but because in a small team like the Bucks, the value will not be too high, he recalled a bit, the previous Ilyasova rookie After signing an annual salary of about 8 million after the season, the Cavaliers can completely win, but whether the experience and defense can adapt to the playoffs, this is a problem.

Dior: Compared to Ilyasova, Dior must win in all aspects regardless of ability, experience, and defense. Moreover, the age of 30 is suitable for starting and the contract value will not be too large, which is more suitable than Ilyasova. .

After these two, a name attracted him even more.

Kevin Garnett.

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