NBA Absolute Flood Dam

Chapter 1300 The first team in history with a salary exceeding [-] million
On October [-]th, Ross Bruce, the president of operations of the Suns, sent good news to Li Ba. TNT was going to sign a regional broadcasting contract with the Suns, and they were currently entering the negotiation stage.

Regional broadcasting is different from national broadcasting. The revenue of the former belongs to the team, while the latter is distributed proportionally with the league. The Suns also signed such a contract a few years ago.

On October [-]th, a signing happened. Deron Williams joined the Heat.

This signing made the defending champion Heat one of the most popular teams in the new season—the media began to hype that the Heat would defend and win the championship in the new season, and even create a dynasty.

"Boss, Nike is manipulating my deal. They talked to my agent." On the morning of the [-]th, Chris Paul suddenly called Li Ba.

"Where?"

Nothing strange, Li Ba asked.

"The Lakers." Paul said.

"Trading in the same city? Are the Clippers an idiot? Don't want the ball market anymore?" Li Ba said in surprise.

"I don't know, but I want to go." Paul said.

"Then let's go." Li Ba smiled.

NO.11, the Lakers and the Clippers announced a deal, Nash and Paul swapped, and the Lakers added two role players.

Barkley contacted the media for an interview and said: "I heard that the relationship between Sterling and Mr. Bass is very good. When the Clippers entered Los Angeles, it was Mr. Bass who helped. Now I am sure of this. Paul was given away for nothing. Lakers."

The preseason started, and on October 20th, Li Ba's family returned to Phoenix.

Li Yi and Li Yang have been together for five months, and they have initially shown the physique inherited from Li Ba. They can sit and play, and in another month, I believe they will be able to crawl all over the ground.

On the 22nd, the team finished the preseason game, and on the 24th, Li Ba visited the team, which is the official media day for the new season.

When he came to the headquarters in the morning, Li Ba went to Griffin first and got the lineup for the new season.

Insiders: Lee Ba, Nene, Garnett, Chandler Parsons, Andre Drummond.

Outside: Jimmy Butler, Caron Butler, Harden, George Hill, Ginobili, Kidd, Nick Young, Jason Terry.

There are a total of thirteen contract players, and there are still two short.

Griffin introduced the salary status: "Jason Terry is $500 million this season, Nick Young is $560 million, Kidd and Garnett, Jimmy Butler, and Chandler Parsons are all around $100 million. , Nene is 1000 million, Drummond is 230 million, Caron Butler is 800 million, Harden is 580 million, Ginobili is 1400 million, George Hill is 800 million, a total of 6280 million US dollars, 480 million more than the luxury line."

"With mine, the Suns are the first team with a salary exceeding [-] million yuan. Besides, David, is my luxury tax calculated separately?" Li Ba asked.

"Yes, so for the 480 million, we only need to pay 1.5 million US dollars at a rate of 720." Griffin laughed.

"Including my luxury tax, it's close to 6300 million." Li Ba felt that the money was given to the league for nothing.

He was also cheated. For a little fame, he had to pay such a high price every year. Now that he got the contract, he felt that it was not worth it.

Fortunately, there is Adi, so he doesn't have to pay the money himself, and he has found a fool.

Griffin then added: "Actually, I think Ginobili's contract is a bit too big, we can consider trading it out, anyway, his position in the new season is also a substitute."

Li Ba smiled and shook his head.

Although he has a lot of business, he is not a pure businessman. He said: "Manu has played very hard in the Suns these seasons. He is a meritorious player in the second dynasty. This is his last year's big contract. Next year One contract is not so big, we can't trade him, we don't need to be so utilitarian."

"Okay, I understand." Griffin nodded and smiled.

His attitude towards Li Ba is more submissive now, not only because Li Ba led the team to win the second dynasty, but also because Li Ba got the highest contract in the history of the entire league, the only contract like Jordan, and because of the new The boss Hassan's attitude towards Li Ba.

At this time Payton came, and the three chatted about the lineup.

Payton said with a smile: "The owners of those big teams originally wanted to use the 'hammer clause' to restrict the Suns from renewing the Hammer, but they didn't expect the team to change their owners. This is cheaper for us."

Li Ba and Griffin laughed, and the latter said: "Our current lineup is very young, has good potential, and the salary is under control.

Harden's contract will be renewed next season, but Ginobili's contract expires, freeing up space. Our lineup can be used for several years, as long as we add a few basic-salary veterans. "

Li Ba looked at the roster in his hand and said: "There are no major problems on both ends of the inside line. If we use Chandler Parsons as the starting power forward, he can pull out three points, but his mid-range shot needs to be strengthened. Not in Chengdu."

Payton nodded: "I'll let the coaching staff make a shooting plan for him."

Li Ba said again: "Drummond will play me as a substitute first, and he won't play much, because we still have to leave some time for Garnett and Nene. Their current strength is still good."

"Iron Hammer, Drummond's position overlaps with yours. He has no range and can't pull out, but he is good as your substitute. His rebounding ability is very strong." Griffin laughed.

"Small forward, two Butlers? Let's start with Caron Butler first, right?" Li Ba asked Payton, who nodded and said, "Jimmy Butler's performance last season was mediocre and his potential was limited. Play for one season, give up if it doesn’t work.”

Li Ba nodded. Regarding potential, he is not a coach, so he can't see it. This is a matter for the management and coaching staff.

"We are starting Harden and George Hill on the back line, right?" He asked Payton again.

Peyton nodded, "That's for sure."

"OK, let's go see them now." Li Ba stood up.

The three of them brought the rest of the management team to the training ground.

"Hey, look who's here?" Li Ba yelled as soon as he entered.

"Boss!"

Seeing Li Ba coming in, Harden ran over with a cheer.

"Boss!"

A few rookies immediately shouted, their attitudes were very respectful.

"Hammer!"

Kidd, Ginobili, and Garnett greeted several veterans.

Glancing at everyone, Li Ba smiled and said: "Seeing you, I don't think the new season will be challenging!"

"Haha..." The meaning of these words was too obvious, and everyone laughed excitedly.

Especially Garnett and Kidd, who came to hug their thighs, were extremely excited.

"The Hammers, the Lakers and the Heat are still strengthening." Griffin reminded.

"It doesn't matter, they pay more luxury tax, and help those small teams make up for the deficit." Li Ba laughed.

Everyone laughed again.

(End of this chapter)