Build a Dream Dynasty

In the penultimate game before the All-Star Game, the Nets beat the Raptors 111:108 at home with Curry in rotation. Leonard, who led the team alone, performed steadily and scored 32 points in the game. With 7 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals, Dinwiddie, who replaced Curry in the first game, once again proved that he is the best backup point guard in the league. He scored 21 points on 7 of 16 shots and 7 of 8 free throws. 8 assists, undertook part of Curry's firepower output.

What made the Nets fans even more delighted was that Porzingis, who had been absent for a period of time due to injury, was activated from the injured list, and even participated in the team's shooting training with his teammates before the game. Judging from his recovery , It should be true that minor injuries are rumored by the outside world, which also makes fans more confident about the next sprint stage of the regular season and the more competitive playoffs.

The Nets, which won two consecutive victories, ushered in Curry's comeback in the last game of the All-Star Game. The team beat the Sacramento Kings 132:109 at home, and used a three-game winning streak to make the fans of the Nets feel good. The mood welcomes the arrival of the All-Star Weekend. 50 wins and 5 losses, which is also the most wins before the All-Star Game in NBA history. Even if the team's winning percentage in the next season is only half of the previous one, it can steadily break the Bulls' 72-10 historical record. With this mentality, fans who were a little flustered because of the loss to the 76ers They eased up a little.

In addition to Stevens (All-Star head coach) Curry, Leonard (All-Star Game), Dinwiddie (Rookie Game), the other players of the Nets can enjoy the most comfortable experience in the long season. For a period of vacation, this is an extremely important node for a team of tense players, and they can relax. But for Jiang Mingliang, it is not so leisurely. The period from the All-Star Weekend to the trade deadline is the most frequent stage of NBA transactions. Many teams will clarify their goals for the rest of the season at this stage. So as to make targeted transactions. There are those who are going to compete for the championship (Nets, 76ers, Bucks, Clippers, Thunder, Jazz, Spurs), and those who are ambitious to go further in the playoffs (Cavaliers, Raptors, Mavericks, Trail Blazers), There are those who aim to keep/compete for a playoff spot (Celtics, Magic, Wizards, Hornets, Bulls, Hawks, Rockets, Kings, Pelicans, Nuggets, Warriors), and there are those who are directly aiming to lose. . . . . . Each has its own goals, and therefore, in trade negotiations, everyone's goals are based on what they need. The strong team requires immediate combat power, and the weak team is aimed at potential stocks and draft picks. For this reason, they will not hesitate to sacrifice the present, even if Jiang Mingliang did not The need to adjust the lineup will also be pulled into it, because others will need him.

The Heat team, which aims to rebuild the team, took the lead in being an agent and assisted the 76ers. The Heat reached a three-way agreement with the 76ers and the Pelicans. The Heat sent Luol Deng in exchange for a 76ers team. The first-round pick protected by the top six picks, Jordan Hamilton of the Pelicans, a second-round pick of the Pelicans and a 1350 trade exception of the 76ers, the Pelicans sent Tyreke Evans, Jordan Hamilton , the second round pick, got Luol Deng, the 76ers sent a trade exception and a protected first round, got Tyreke Evans.

The Pelicans upgraded Evans to Luol Deng, who is more suitable for the small forward position, and appropriately reinforced the lineup. The Heat not only won a first-round pick, but also corrected Pat Riley after James left. Still reinforcing the lineup caused the big mistake of the current lineup, and at the same time pushed the team's total salary below the luxury tax line. The 76ers got a ball-holding point on the bench, and the improvement was obvious.

The Nets soon got the chance to trade the future for the present. The object of the offer to trade is somewhat unexpected. The Thunder proposed to use Holiday in exchange for JR Smith, O'Quinn, Perry Jones and the Knicks' draft picks from the Nets. If this deal is reached, the Nets will undoubtedly improve their No. 2 position to the greatest extent. Holiday can not only attack and defend well, but also can play a supporting role. Even Irving and Westbrook, who are the most taboo guards, are not afraid anymore.

To be honest, Jiang Mingliang is really tempted by the win-win prospect that this transaction can provide. Holiday can still maintain his state for a long time. As long as this lineup can be kept, the Nets may not necessarily lose if they win now. the future. Conversely, the draft pick in the hands of the Knicks may not necessarily be able to be exchanged for Doncic. Although Mitchell and Tatum are also good, but from the perspective of team building. . . . . .

But in the end, after re-examining the overall thinking from all aspects, Jiang Mingliang finally rejected the possibility of the transaction. Holiday's contract expired in 2017. Based on the current salary system, it must be a big contract of 20 million + or even higher. The Nets need to renew Curry in 2018. Porzingis , Counting the contracts of Leonard, Green and others, the economic cost has increased tremendously. Jiang Mingliang is not afraid of the luxury tax and can accept the super luxury tax in a certain year, but he is unlikely to pay the super luxury tax continuously. If this deal is reached, it is very likely that he will encounter such an embarrassing situation in the future.

Some people may call him indecisive, and some people may dislike him for being stingy and dare not spend money, but running a club has never been rash. Conversely, if the trade partner is Klay Thompson, Jiang Mingliang might pull the trigger on the trade without saying a word.

Presti was a little disappointed with Jiang Mingliang's rejection of the deal. In fact, trying to send Holiday away did not mean that the Thunder gave up this season and planned to rebuild, but that the Thunder's lineup structure and Holiday are no longer compatible. Holiday is good at personal offense and defense, not very good at organizing offense and peripheral shooting. His career three-point shooting rate is about 33%. Considering that he has played beside Westbrook and Durant for a long time, this shooting rate can only be said to be average. After Durant left the Thunder, the Thunder changed their style of play. Obviously, they need to make good use of Griffin's offensive ability and coping ability inside, so they are more concentrated on the distribution of the ball. In the hands of Shao and Griffin, and the team has only Ariza from the inside out, which is an unreliable outside shooting point, which squeezes the Thunder's offensive space. If Holiday is replaced by JR Such a player who is crazy but has obviously better outside shooting may not be a bad thing for the Thunder, let alone a high-ranking draft pick?

Failing to reach a deal with the Nets, Presti had to adopt his own plan B. The team sent DJ Augustin, Steve Novak and two second-round picks to the Denver Nuggets for Randy Foye. .

Although Foye's development in the past few years has not been as expected, his outside shooting has always been above the standard, which is a good supplement for the Thunder. And using two second-round picks to clean up Novak's junk contract can be regarded as making the best use of everything, after all, Novak is really useless.

The Nuggets are also very straightforward. After the deal was concluded, Novak was waived directly. Their goal is that Augustin can play a rotation with Nelson. The two second-round picks are also bargaining chips for them to continue trading in the future.

The Cavaliers traded Varejao and a protected 2018 first-round pick to the Blazers for Channing Frye. The actor also does not need to go to Portland to report, because the Blazers will also lay off him directly.

Channing Frye has height, has shooting, and is a relatively flexible player among players of this height. However, the Blazers, who are in charge of young people, are not reused. Perhaps coming to the Cavaliers can use their experience to play some role. As for the Blazers, they have freed up enough salary space to do something big this summer.

Big and small trades continue to happen, and at the same time, players are constantly being cut and chased. Kevin Martin and Andre Miller are talking to the Timberwolves about a buyout. This year is another bad year for the Timberwolves. They can continue to hold high picks in this summer's draft, and then continue to "destroy people". Since Jiang Mingliang took over the Nets, the team has a total of only Three lottery picks, but Jiang Mingliang used these two picks to select George, Porzingis and McCollum instead of the lottery picks. The Nets won including Leonard, Bojan, Bertans, Bledsoe, the quality is higher than the Timberwolves' lottery or even the top three rookies, it is outrageous!

The 76ers immediately focused on two players. If the 76ers want to compete with the full-blooded Nets in the playoffs, it is very important to improve the strength of the bench lineup. Andre Miller and Kevin Martin are very suitable for the team .

Martin and Miller had to give up part of their income before the Timberwolves would agree to a buyout, and the two sides are still negotiating. The Nets took the lead in taking action. After the Rockets reached a buyout agreement with West and West entered the clarification period, the Nets immediately cut off the team's drinking fountain player Perry Jones, waiting for West special join.

The Nets and West agree, basically anyone can see it. However, the 76ers, who are not short of power forwards, also want to make a final effort. The team also specifically contacted West's agent to try to get him to change his mind, but obviously, this was completely futile. As long as no team claims West during the clarification period, the veteran will return to the Nets uniform.

It may not be a great reinforcement, but at least it is an insurance. The Nets themselves have relatively few insiders, and Covington is often a cameo as a substitute power forward. Chasing Dream Green is also the team's only main player who has maintained full attendance this season. After West joined, in some games, the team can also slow down the pace of chasing dreams a little.