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No matter how well the Nets played in previous games, it was only praised by several media giants and local media in New Jersey. However, TNT played a high-level game in this nationally broadcast game, and newspapers, websites, and magazines all over the United States have improved their evaluation of the Nets. This is the value of broadcasting.

When these manuscripts were reprinted and translated by Huaxia Media, the traffic of the Nets was even higher. If there is a fly in the ointment, it is Yi Jianlian's performance in the team, which is a little tepid. Jeremy Lin's fame has risen, and Jiang Mingliang is rich and handsome, but he is still American after all.

According to statistics from Qin Zhengwei's help, the Nets' traffic in China has already reached the top five NBA teams, second only to the Rockets, Lakers, Heat, and Spurs. A large part of this is due to Yi Jianlian's factors, but Jiang Mingliang, as a rich and handsome Chinese, did not bring less attention to the team.

Some people are going well, and naturally some people are not doing well. Orlando general manager Rob Hennigan is one of the people staring at the biggest pressure right now. The establishment of the Heat's Big Three, the old and strong Celtics, and the continued reinforcement of the defending champion Lakers have caused the Magic, which originally wanted to use Howard's peak to hit the championship, to decline in market prices, and several failed transactions Locking the team's salary space has brought huge troubles to the team. The total salary of the Lakers is approaching 86 million, and the luxury tax of less than 30 million will be paid. However, they are in Los Angeles, have a strong army, and hope for a championship, so they can afford to be fined. The total salary of the Magic is also close to 80 million, but unless a miracle happens, there is really no chance to hit the championship.

Lewis, Carter, and Bass are all on the team's selling list, and Rob Hennigan needs to take the initiative and find someone to take over. And the first person he thought of was Jiang Mingliang, who had a lot of salary space. This is normal. The league has strict restrictions on the trading rules of the team. When the total salary of both parties reaches the salary cap, the salary gap of the players involved in the transaction cannot exceed 15%. In other words, the transaction with other teams, Magic The team has to take back as much baggage as it sends away, and the effect of saving money will not be very good.

After Boozer broke the contract, Jiang Mingliang did not choose to offer a premium contract to the players, but reserved all the salary space. One is to wait until the second half of the season. Let the teams that can't afford the luxury tax come to find themselves to take over the junk contract, and do some robbery by the way.

The Magic want to clean up the crap on the team. Well, simple, something has to be paid, right?

Putting Jiang Mingliang and Stevens together, the Magic's players, including Gortat, Bass, and Redeker, may not necessarily be unusable if they are placed in the right position. Their poor performance in the Magic is also partly related to coach Van Gundy's tactics and team boss Howard's tactical adaptability. But the Nets' lineup is thick enough, and these players' help to the team is not significant.

"Although it is a bit early to talk about this, the team actually lacks experience in the playoffs. Before the Rockets, the team also suffered from the lack of a veteran. At that time, if there was a veteran, young players would know better. What should I do?" Stevens pointed out.

"Carter's contract has less than one year left. It is actually a positive property. I don't think the Magic will pay any other property to send away his contract." Well, Jiang Mingliang actually wants to grab the Magic's first pick next year. First-round draft pick, but it seems that there is no need to think about it.

"The premise is that Carter must accept the position of the sixth man after he comes to the team, otherwise I would rather not make this deal." Stevens emphasized.

Korver's threat from outside the three-point line is one of the prerequisites for the team's offensive tactics. At this stage, the team will not replace him because of Carter. Moreover, in terms of technical play, Carter played as the sixth man, which is more helpful to the offense of the bench.

"Of course, I have to communicate with his agent first."

The Nets traded Bobby Simmons for Vince Carter. This deal can directly allow the Magic to reduce salary expenditures by 9 million and luxury taxes by 9 million. Of course, Bobby Simmons, who has been completely abandoned by the Nets, has basically been scrapped, but if he saves a lot of money, that is also his performance!

Jiang Mingliang didn't waste his time greedily talking about the draft pick. Sometimes it's really unnecessary to fight over three walnuts and two dates. Rob Hennigan readily accepted the Nets' terms of trade, but then we have to look at Carter's opinion.

Mark Steinberg, who has been Carter's agent since 2000, is responsible for all aspects of his business. After receiving the news from Rob Hennigan, he immediately informed Vince Carter of the news.

Carter on the other end of the phone immediately fell silent.

Serve as a substitute? Outside of the All-Star Game, Carter has never been a substitute. Even in the superstar-studded dream team, Carter is the starter without hesitation. Not to mention, at the age of 34, most of the All-Star players are still firmly occupying the main position. Why should he be a substitute?

"Vince, the Magic's salary pressure is very heavy, and the trade seems inevitable." Mark Steinberg reminded in a low voice.

With the MVP-level Howard by his side, the Magic cannot be said to be completely uncompetitive, at least stronger than the Nets. There is no suspense about this. But a team that is willing to exchange a player who is still alive but not cost-effective for a completely scrapped Simmons is afraid that it has no ambition to compete for the championship. Another meaning of Mark Steinberg's words is that the Nets are at least willing to give Carter respect, inform him of this decision in advance, and test his reaction. If this opportunity is missed, the Magic's next trading partner may not give Carter such a face.

"I need time to think about it," Carter said.

"I'll wait for your answer, but it's not too late," Mark Steinberg responded.

At this time, Jiang Mingliang also informed Bobby Simmons of the news.

This is also Jiang Mingliang's approach very different from the general managers of other teams. He doesn't let players know he was traded at the end, he thinks it's disrespectful.

Simmons also expressed his understanding and acceptance of the team's proposed trade decision. In fact, for a former 3D player like him, there are much more opportunities with Howard than with the Nets. The Blue Net's requirements for the flanks are definitely higher than half of the teams.

Of the four parties involved in the transaction, three of them have reached an agreement, and it is up to Vince Carter to make the final decision.