A 3D player at the forward position would be the first choice.

Hayward, Luol Deng, Ariza, and Bradley are all within the scope of selection.

As for James and Anthony, the Pelicans' management basically wouldn't consider them. The combination of Tang and Davis has unlimited potential and is young.

Home-grown stars are always better than those who parachute in.

Of course, James and Anthony probably wouldn't look favorably on a small market like New Orleans.

In addition to chasing these players, the team must also consider renewing contracts with several rotation players whose contracts expired last season, based on the actual situation.

Metta World Peace, Evans, and Morrow are basically certain to be renewed.

Metta World Peace is a locker room leader.

Even with Jokic, Evans is very useful as a third inside player and mentor.

Morrow has three-pointers, and more importantly, he is cheap and has tactical significance.

As for the remaining players, Jason Smith is definitely out, and Aminu is an alternative, depending on the team's gains in the free market.

As the free market approached, rumors flew everywhere.

Morey declared that he would match any offer for Parsons.

Hayward and the Bobcats are close to reaching a maximum salary renewal contract.

Pau Gasol wants to leave the Lakers.

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All of this felt like a storm was brewing.

Among the rumors, two were quite eye-catching.

One was related to Bosh. It was rumored that Bosh was very close to the Rockets, and the two sides were close to reaching a maximum salary contract.

The protagonist of the other was "Dwight" Howard. After experiencing last year's playoff turmoil, it seemed that the happy beast's departure from the Lakers was already counting down, but his next home was still unknown.

Amidst a flurry of rumors, the 2014 NBA summer free market officially opened.

The Bobcats and Hayward reached a four-year, $63 million maximum salary offer contract, and the Jazz had three days to consider whether to match it.

From the information subsequently given by Woj, the Jazz are likely to choose to match.

Nowitzki and the Mavericks reached a three-year, $30 million renewal contract.

It is said that the dialogue between the two was as follows.

Cuban: Three years, $75 million, can't be less.

Nowitzki: Three years, $10 million.

Cuban: Three years, $60 million, really can't be less.

Nowitzki: Three years, $20 million.

Cuban: Bro, you're ripping me off! Three years, $45 million, that's definitely a conscientious price!

Nowitzki: Three years, $30 million, deal!

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Lowry and the Raptors reached a four-year, $48 million renewal contract. After being sold off by the Rockets, Lowry was reborn in Toronto.

Livingston and the Warriors reached a three-year, $16 million contract.

These were some of the bigger signings when the free market opened, but there were only a few.

Unlike the scene in the past where large signings were reached as soon as the door opened, because the two biggest fish, James and Anthony, had not yet decided on their next homes, the movements of many free agents were also in an unknown state.

Anthony scheduled meetings with teams and began a long journey to choose his next home. James and his team remained silent.

Pat Riley was the most troubled person at this time.

Bosh unexpectedly got very close to the Rockets, and James' attitude was different from the press conference after winning the championship.

He had been very calm, but now he felt that the Heat might break up on their own after winning the championship.

This seemingly impossible thing was actually becoming possible, which made him, the genius, unable to understand.

After hesitating again and again, he picked up the phone and called James' agent, Rich Paul.

It wasn't that he didn't want to talk to James, but James' cell phone had been turned off lately.

"Rich, we need to finalize the renewal contract as soon as possible."

Riley was a smart man, he knew that keeping James was the key to all the problems.

"Yes, we'll take care of it. You first finalize the contracts with Chris and Dwyane, as well as other players in the free market."

Paul's answer was the same as before.

Riley sighed inwardly when he heard this.

James was the real businessman. If the Heat couldn't handle what Paul said, James might really leave Miami.

"Rich, tell LeBron, he said he would bring more championships to Miami."

Riley said in a different tone after hanging up the phone.

"I will."

Paul hung up the phone after speaking.

"Riley, that guy, wants to finalize the contract without spending any money again."

He glanced at James in front of him after hanging up the phone.

James nodded and took a puff of his cigar.

Before, because of consecutive failures to win the championship, Riley was very swift in his speeches after the season and his actions in the free market.

But after winning the championship this year, Riley's actions were few, and it looked like he just wanted to keep the championship lineup.

This was obviously not possible. Wade was another year older, and it was unknown whether Ray Allen would still play. The Heat would be getting weaker if they didn't make major reinforcements.

As they weakened, their rivals, the Spurs, Thunder, and even the Pacers, were getting stronger.

With the waxing and waning, it would be difficult for the Heat to win the championship again next year.

After experiencing four years of war, he was really tired of this process.

Not to mention that Bosh was so close to the Rockets now.

"Actually, I think Mr. Gilbert's words can be trusted."

Paul said cautiously at this time.

Before the free market started, Cavaliers owner Gilbert contacted James again.

This owner, who had once cursed James, was now taking the initiative to come forward again.

This is the NBA. There are no absolute enemies or partners in the business world, only interests.

James took another puff of his cigar, didn't speak, and turned to look at the beach outside the window.

Return to Cleveland?

That sounded pretty good.

He had already won a championship in Miami. Returning to the place where his dream began and bringing a championship to that city would be very meaningful.

And more importantly, Irving was still very young, and Wiggins might also be traded for a good All-Star. The competitiveness and future there would be much better than Miami now.

It was not impossible.

However, let's wait and see what happens on Riley's side, maybe there will be some surprises.

Riley put down the phone and then tried to contact Bosh.

The result was the same as before. Not to mention Bosh, he couldn't even contact Bosh's agent.

It was like he had lost contact.

He finally called Wade.

At this time, it was estimated that only Wade could help him.

Wade was vacationing in Miami, but he was also paying attention to the free market. After talking to Riley on the phone, he began to try to contact James.

The affairs of James and Anthony could not be settled in a day or two.

But at this moment, the Lakers couldn't help but start to act.

Or rather, the Knicks were unwilling to sit still and wait for death, and a major earthquake occurred between them and their old rival, the Lakers.

The news that Woj then broke also instantly attracted all the attention in the free agent market.

The Lakers and the Knicks reached a trade. They sent out Dwight Howard and got Tyson Chandler, Iman Shumpert, and the Knicks' 2015 second-round draft pick from the Knicks!

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