126 million yuan in maximum salary in three years, may Morant be sent away? US media lists 3 for 1 plan, the Warriors may become the winner

During the offseason, many NBA stars have obtained super maximum salary contracts, but some maximum salary contracts are indeed incomprehensible. For example, on the basis of three years of contract, the Suns renewed Booker for 145 million yuan for two years. They are not qualified to play badly (the first round pick or swap rights belong to other teams), but Booker has no limit to leading the team. For example, the Thunder's move to retain the Big Three with a maximum salary is obvious that Alexander spent 285 million in four years + Jewey spent 289 million in five years + Homgren for 239 million in five years, proving that the Thunder never wants to repeat the same mistakes, but it is obvious that the team will definitely not be able to support the Big Three's salary framework in two years, so I'm a little anxious. But the most surprising thing was that the Grizzlies' Jeren Jackson Jr., who completed a five-year max salary renewal with the team. In order to make room for Jaren Jr., the Grizzlies even sent away Bain, the team's most stable performance in the past three years. From Bain's trade, the Grizzlies got Pope + Cole Anthony + four unprotected first-round picks + one first-round pick swap right. It is obvious that Bain's departure has greatly weakened its combat power. Do they really need to completely rebuild? There is a key name here, Morant. Morant and the Grizzlies have three years left in the contract, with their salary of 39.45 million + 42.17 million + 44.89 million respectively. It is indeed not much at the moment, but it was also at the maximum salary level when signing the contract. Logically speaking, Morant is qualified to renew his contract of 128 million yuan in advance with the Grizzlies this summer, but throughout the summer, the Grizzlies not only did not retain him, but Morant appeared in various trading rumors.

The Grizzlies' management is indeed a little tired of Morant. Last summer, the Grizzlies fired Ahern, the best assistant coach with Morant, and the team fired Meritorious Coach Jenkins last season, which once caused Morant's dissatisfaction. The reason why the management is dissatisfied with Morant is very simple: the past two seasons have suffered from injuries and their efficiency has plummeted; off-court controversy has been constant, and the league has repeatedly publicly warned Morant to less trouble; many of Morant's injuries are old injuries, such as ankles and thighs, as well as hips and clavicles, making it difficult to maintain stability in playing. He made up his mind to build a team around Jaren. If Morant's contract is delayed later, the transaction value may continue to decline. In the words of column reporter Gupta, the Grizzlies are likely to send Morant away in advance.

In this regard, the US media listed a set of 3-for-1 trading plans, specifically: the Grizzlies get Cam Thomas (sign first and then exchange) + Zeon Johnson + the first round pick in 26 years, and the Nets get Morant. First of all, the Nets had almost no movement throughout the summer. They were staring at the Warriors and were ready to intercept Hu Kumingga at any time! Cam Thomas and Kumingga are in a very similar situation. The Nets provide a quotation of 1 year, 5.99 million qualifications, and also gave him a 2-year, 28 million contract (a Option to take the team). Either the qualifications offer or accept the terms of the Option to take the team. Thomas was also angry and sought a contract with an average salary of more than 25 million. First of all, for the Nets, this deal needs a real All-Star core, and they have this market demand.

If Morant can join, plus Porter Jr. and Clarkston, the Nets will be initially qualified to compete for playoff tickets in the East. For the Grizzlies, the future significance of this deal is more important. First of all, Thomas is only 23 years old, and has a stable attendance last season averaged 24.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He is a very creative ball holder who needs a broader stage to prove himself. If the Grizzlies Bain and Morant both leave, they need to add offensive points in urgent need, and Thomas is a better option. Secondly, Zeon Johnson had a contract of only 2.3 million, averaging 10.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game last season. As a player with the 21st pick in the first round of 21 years, he showed good defensive talent and was also very young and could become part of the future Grizzlies' reconstruction framework.

Gupta bluntly stated that perhaps the Grizzlies won not get much in this deal, with only one first-round pick and two young combat powers in return. However, Morant can no longer compare with himself two years ago (top ten in the league), nor can he be compared with Edwards and Alexander who have risen at the same time. Embiid is the best example. He was the league MVP two years ago, but what about now? 76 people regretted giving him a three-year maximum salary of 193 million yuan, and Embiid has no trading conditions. If Morant continues his attendance in the past two years next season, coupled with constant trouble off the court, the Grizzlies are likely to lose more, and all they need to do is to stop the loss in time. Since Bain has sent it away easily, Morant, as the boss of the team in the past few years, should leave.

In fact, the biggest winner of this transaction plan is the Warriors. In the past two months, the Warriors have never dared to do any operation. It seems that they are trapped by Kumingga. In fact, there is only the Nets in the league. They can give out a contract to reduce the dimensions to the Warriors at any time (the starting salary is less than 40 million, and the Nets can open it at will). If Thomas signs first and then exchanges to meet the transaction balance salary plan, it will require about 28 million, then the Nets are not qualified to compete with Kumingjia. The Warriors can sign people drastically and force Kumingjia to surrender. In any case, the dilemma facing the Grizzlies is imminent and must be solved, and for the Nets, Morant is definitely worth their bet than Kumingga.