NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

That night, Anthony submitted a trade request to the Nuggets. There was only one team in his trade request, that is, the Houston Rockets!

The league was in an uproar, and the media published the news that Melon defected to Denver.

‘Big Mouth’ Barkley sneered at Anthony’s behavior.

“This is the sadness of the entire league. A superstar chooses to join the defending champion. What can you bring to them?”

Anthony immediately responded in the media, “Didn’t you also join the Rockets that year!”

On July 4, Tang Yu asked Sam Hinkie to send the first offer about Melon Anthony to Nuggets GM Ujiri.

Anthony’s contract has two years left, 17.15 million and 18.52 million respectively.

His contract is equivalent to Carter’s, but the trading value of the two is definitely incomparable, but Carter’s expiring contract is also a good bargaining chip.

The Rockets proposed a plan of Carter plus a draft pick, the Heat and Rockets’ 11-year draft picks, the Rockets’ 13-year draft picks and the Clippers’ 12-year draft picks.

As expected, this trade proposal was rejected.

Ujiri called Tang Yu to negotiate in person.

"Hello, Boss Tang, we plan to trade Carmelo for a future option, James or Stephen, I want to get one of them!"

It's obvious that he can grab it, but the Nuggets GM is still very polite. Tang Yu directly said: "Listen sir, if you want to exchange for some future, just say something practical! I don't want to waste our time."

"Okay sir, A-Lin and Danny Green will be included in the trade. We will put Chauncey in this trade. And your trade exception."

"Then you won't get that many draft picks!"

Tang Yu didn't care about trading some role players for Anthony. The only one who could be was A-Lin, but it was also within the acceptable range.

Ujiri said, "Of course, we can take one less!"

"Sir, if you are not sincere, we will not talk about it. My patience is limited. Let's do this. I am a straightforward person and will give you a final plan!"

Then Tang Yu told his plan, Carter, Danny Green, Yi Jianlian plus Scola (sign first and then trade) and next year's Thunder, Heat and Rockets draft picks in exchange for Billups and Anthony.

Ujiri said, "Can you exchange next year's Rockets draft pick for 12 years?"

"No problem!" Tang Yu agreed readily.

"Well, the deal is done. We need to report it to the league together. I am very happy to complete this deal with you!"

Ujiri was very happy. He exchanged Anthony for two players who are ready to fight and two potential players, as well as three future draft picks.

This is all what the Nuggets need. He feels that he has made a profit.

Yi Jianlian and Tielin, who are in the training camp, were a little surprised to learn that they were traded.

Tang Yu also explained the reason to the two. Tang Yu told them that the Nuggets would be a great help to their future careers. In the Rockets, they would always be substitutes.

If they join the Nuggets, they can immediately become the team's starters, or even the core of the future. Especially the growth of Alian in the Rockets in the past two years is obvious to all. His future is now bright.

Both of them understood Tang Yu's good intentions.

As for Carter, Tang Yu personally called him.

"Hello Vince, I decided to use you as the main body to exchange Cameron. I like you very much. I think you know that. I also hope that you can return to this team in the future!"

Carter expressed his understanding of being traded.

"Boss, I understand that my contract is the only one that matches Carmelo's. I am very grateful that you brought me the championship ring. Coming to the Rockets is the most correct decision for me!"

"Yes, Vince, if you can seek a buyout, I welcome you to return to the Rockets. We will continue on the road to the championship!"

Tang Yu said very seriously. This is also something he seriously considered. The Nuggets will definitely not reuse veterans like Carter if they tear down the reconstruction.

"Haha, if I come back to find you, you must keep a good position for me!" Carter said jokingly.

"No problem!"

That night, the battle for James continued, but the defending champion Rockets threw a nuclear bomb into the trading market first!

'Melo' Anthony was traded to the Rockets, and Houston officially formed the Big Four.

Restricted free agent Scola signed back to the Rockets with a 4-year contract of 7.8 million dollars in the first year, and was immediately sent to the Denver Nuggets. In addition, the contracts of Alian and Tielin also fully matched Billups.

Billups' ability has declined greatly, but his remaining one-year expiring contract is not easy to deal with.

Anthony's joining the Rockets put him under a lot of pressure.The outside world has bombarded him with clinging thighs.

In the eyes of many media, Anthony's joining the Rockets has also brought the league to a complete end. The 26-year-old Melo is entering his peak period.

Combined with the Rockets' original lineup, this will be a team that can maintain the championship in the next ten years.

After Anthony's arrival, the Rockets only have three inside players, Yao Ming, Jordan and Ibaka.

Strengthening the inside line has become Tang Yu's top priority. Seeing the inside players in the free agent market, a name entered Tang Yu's vision-Shaquille O'Neal!

The big shark who once dominated the basket is now at the age of retirement, but he can still provide some energy to the team on the court and in the locker room.

Let Sam Hinkie find O'Neal's private phone number, and Tang Yu dialed it.

"Hi, I'm Shaq!"

"Hello Mr. Shark! I'm the Rockets' head coach, Donny Tang. I want to know if you want to add another championship ring to Houston?"

O'Neal, who has won four championships so far in his career, really wants to win another championship to surpass his former teammate Kobe.

And Donny's call was exactly what he wanted to hear. Anthony had just joined the Rockets and it was a big deal. Houston is now the hottest team in the league.

"Yes, sir, I will appear in your office tomorrow! I am even willing to join for free!" O'Neal was very straightforward and immediately said that he would come to Houston to sign tomorrow.

After hanging up the phone, Donny Tang also needed to find a substitute for the power forward position, or a forward-guard swingman.

After looking through the free market and not finding a good candidate, Donny Tang had no choice but to turn his attention to shooters, Belinelli and Korver.

Both players are unrestricted free agents. Donny Tang immediately asked Sam Hinkie to contact them, and soon Korver replied with a two-year, $5 million middle-class contract.

Tang Yu readily agreed. This was a perfect contract. After signing Korver, the Rockets' new season lineup was basically finalized.

However, he had a backup plan. He needed to wait a month until Korver could be traded before trying again!