While fans are paying attention to the All-Star voting results, they have never taken their eyes away from the trading market.

By this time rumors were already flying.

The news that "Riley wants to use James as the main body to trade Lin Ying" quickly attracted a large number of fans to watch.

Although it was only a small local media outlet in Brooklyn that released the news, the content was quite exciting!

And the report also gave the reason why Riley did that, because he loves Jordan so much!

So when he meets a player who is so close to Jordan, he will definitely be moved.

Although there is no more evidence to confirm the accuracy of this news, many fans feel that it is not impossible.

Although James is very strong, his organization and breakthrough ability are among the best in the league, better than Lin Ying.

But Lin Ying's offensive comprehensiveness and game dominance are stronger than James.

The rumors got bigger and bigger, and some reporters directly put questions to the person involved, Riley.

But Riley just smiled and didn't answer.

The expression looked like: Would you believe such news?

And soon, the Knicks officially tweeted: Who is No. 1 in the league?

The meaning is obvious. The Knicks are No. 1 in the league. It is impossible to make a trade at this time, and what is sent is James.

From this we can see that Riley's IQ is not really off the line, but he has long been prepared for the news to be leaked.

"Shen Shuzi" can also be translated as "Old Fox".

However, sometimes you really can't underestimate the imagination of fans.

A comment named "The No. 1 fan of Lin Ying's reset version 2.0" is very eye-catching.

"When Michael was still in the Bulls, the Bulls were not often the number one team in the league, but I believe that the number one team in the league at that time would definitely want Michael."

This wave of comments exploded.

Because this couldn’t be more true!

Take the 1992-1993 season before Jordan retired for the first time as an example. The Bulls' record that year was only 57 wins, ranking third in the league.

Not to mention the Trail Blazers, who were number one in the league at the time, were the Knicks who were also in the East. Ask them if they wanted Jordan!

So this news really can’t be concluded at once.

The Knicks officials have not commented on the matter.

After all, no matter how much hype this thing gets, it is still just a rumor.

Unless the Nets stand up and confirm that the news is true, Warken Dean will not do that.

Because these are just overt and covert fights, and if they are brought to the table, they will be betrayed.

Although the two teams are currently in a hostile relationship, everyone will consider the future and leave some room for maneuver.

Riley didn't make any next move, he just gave it a try.

But just when everyone thought this matter was over, a report came from a local sports media in Manhattan: The Nets are selling Jimmy Butler, and they also gave a very good reason.

Because the contract renewal between the Nets and Butler is not progressing smoothly, if there is no trade, Butler will probably be let go for nothing next season.

Therefore, the Nets intend to package Jimmy Butler and Joe Johnson, and even the asking price is clearly stated, requiring an All-Star player within the contract period.

They even gave some potential targets, such as Gordon Hayward of the Jazz, Stoudemire of the Suns, Luol Deng of the Bulls, etc.

This seems to be an obvious response to previous rumors.

You Brooklyn media are spreading rumors to drive a wedge between James and the team management, so we can drive a wedge between you too!

After all, James is not the only one who may leave the team next summer, Butler is even more likely.

Have a question?

No problem!

However, the report angered Walken Dean.

Because this is really hard to argue with.

Not to mention other people, Nets players will think it is true when they see this news.

Therefore, in addition to denying this rumor in public, Walken Dean also answered a reporter's question about the previous rumor that James replaced Lin Ying.

The answer is just one sentence:

The Knicks did communicate with him about such a trade proposal, but he rejected it outright!

This is completely embarrassing!

It’s getting lively!

Riley probably wanted to kill the reporter who wrote the report.

He was such a good calculator that he accurately calculated his own people and missed his pig teammates!

This is also his fault. He has been away from New York for so long that he has forgotten how unreliable those reporters in Manhattan are.

…

Manhattan, James' mansion.

Riley came to visit him.

"Mark Walkendian is a really scheming man."

After meeting James and chatting for a few words, Riley got to the point.

"The Nets have obviously become weaker this season, and he wants to use this method to influence us."

Riley said it casually.

"I don't care what they say, I just focus on the game."

James also answered naturally and invited Riley to drink a cappuccino.

Hearing James say this, Riley felt relieved.

In fact, he also felt that there was no possibility of James leaving New York.

This is not Miami. The commercial value of New York is unmatched by other cities.

What's more, they have great hopes of winning the championship this season. Once they win the championship, James will have no reason to leave.

But he still has to come to James, because this represents the management's serious attitude.

After sending Riley off, a man came out of James' room.

Rich Paul.

Paul had previously persuaded James to leave the Cavaliers, and he won the championship in his first year in New York, making Paul directly the first talker on James' team.

They had been talking about other things together before, but when Riley came, he avoided it.

"I don't think what he said is necessarily true."

He basically heard the conversation between James and Riley just now in the room.

James nodded, sat down, opened the drawer, took out a cigar, took out one and lit it himself.

“There are still many choices in summer.”

After smoking a cigar, James spoke.

New York must be his first choice, because after coming to New York, his off-court income has almost doubled.

You have to know that he is already a famous figure, and he can still have such an effect. It can only be said that the influence of big cities is really great.

Moreover, the owner of the Knicks is Ballmer, an owner who is willing to spend money.

He really had no reason to leave.

But, it's not absolute.

This is why he used to say "it's now or never".

Money was only one factor he considered, albeit the most important one.

But he also wants to surpass Jordan and become the new goat.

So he must win as many championships as possible.

If the Knicks never win the championship, he will also change teams.

"Cleveland can be one of the options. 'Going home' is a good topic, and they have also accumulated talent. If it can bring them their first championship, the impact of the championship will be unparalleled;

Los Angeles can also be an option. Pau Gasol's contract expires next year, Kobe is older, he can still play with Chriss, and it's also a big city, so it's a perfect choice;

There is also Oakland. Steph's performance this season is very good. They also have Klay Thompson. They will become the perfect partner. The Bay Area has not had a championship for a long time, so there is no need to worry about space. They put David Lee

Just send him off."

Paul is truly a great friend and business partner.
To be continued...