On March 3, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. Harden's deal with Simmons has been going on for some time, but the two players are in very different situations. Harden led the 76ers to four consecutive wins, the emperor and Harden echoed each other, admired each other, the team is also smooth, it seems that everything is getting better. What about Simmons? Due to back injuries and psychological problems, he was unable to play for a long time. According to Shams: According to sources, Ben Simmons' return in March is unlikely, and he is still a long way from a comeback. Some people have been comparing who wins this deal, and from the current situation, the Nets are more disadvantaged.
Although Ben Simmons is still unable to play, Irving has good news. With New York City lifting the vaccine rules, Irving was able to play at home. With the Nets in today's turmoil, Irving's return can play a big role. Fine 11.4 million, but ready for 4 years 180 million renewal! The Nets' new Big 3 came out, and the whole team supported Irving.
When Irving is mentioned, I immediately think of the immortal, because he is a player who has come and gone without a trace. Last season, there was no epidemic control, and he was punished for leaving the team without authorization. This season, because of the relevant regulations of the vaccine, he has turned a deaf ear and directly chose to go home to rest and not participate in the team's games and various affairs. In the end, Durant and Harden collectively put pressure on management to decide to let him play away games, on the one hand, to alleviate the pressure on the team, on the other hand, to ease the problems between the teams. Irving is a superstar after all, he has not been out of the game, how can the Nets win?
Although the dawn of victory has emerged, Irving has also suffered heavy losses. According to the statistics of the US media Sptrac, Irving has deducted $11.4 million for not participating in the home game. If all goes well, Irving can play at home and not continue to fine. According to previous reports, if Irving misses all home games, the loss will be as high as $16 million, which is not a small amount.
Still, Irving don't worry about losing more than $10 million, as he'll get a contract worth over 100 million from the Nets. According to Nets reporter Billy Reinhardt, the team has discussed an early contract extension with Irving, hoping that he can continue to be with Durant and Ben Simmons to bring a championship for Brooklyn. According to previous reports, the Nets are preparing to renew a four-year, $180 million top salary contract with Irving.
In fact, this renewal contract has long been prepared, waiting for Owen to sign it. Last summer, the Nets management prepared to renew Irving and Harden early, offering contracts of $180 million for four years and $160 million for Harden for three years. The result? Owen refused to get the vaccine, and negotiations on the renewal of the contract were forced to end. Harden also refused to renew his contract early because he was worried about the seriousness of the situation. Therefore, this group of three giants has shown signs of disintegration since this time. If there is no "vaccine incident", Irving + Harden + Durant will have at least 3 seasons to work together.
Once Irving's early contract extension is successful, the Nets' new 3 giants are officially released. Ben Simmons has 3 years left on his contract, this season is 31.59 million, followed by 33.93 million, 36.27 million, 38.61 million. Durant's contract has 4 years left, this season is 40.92 million, followed by 42.97 million, 42.97 million, 49.86 million, 53.28 million. Irving's contract extension is $180 million for four years, and the average annual salary is more than 40 million per season. That said, their three seasons of salary are basically full of salary space, and it is difficult to bring in some All-Star players.
This season's Nets, in addition to the Big Three, Joe Harris is no. 4 with $16 million, Mills is No. 5 with $6 million, and the rest is veteran base salary. If such a team wants to win the championship, the stars must play a super level. However, Ben Simmons' shortcomings are obvious, and Owen's personality is peculiar.
There's a strange phenomenon that Irving is like this, and the Nets are still supporting him. Harden was eventually traded off because he refused to get vaccinated. Of course, Harden's departure has its own reasons, but it has a direct relationship with Irving. Durant, as the big brother of the team, did not put pressure on Irving, but openly supported him: I will not force him to get vaccinated, that is his freedom, I respect his choice. If the Nets have decided to renew Irving's contract, management is also supportive of him. Perhaps, this is really Durant and Irving's team!