.In this way, the Pistons will add $8.1 million in salary space in the next two summers.

According to league regulations, within 48 hours of Smith's severance, the team with salary space can directly claim it, but must take over Smith's contract in full. Of course, there will be no team doing such stupid things.

After the 48-hour claim period, Smith will become a free agent and can sign with any team except the Pistons.

Speaking of why Smith was cut, Stan Van Gundy, the Pistons' new coach and president of basketball operations, said: "The team's performance has not met expectations. In order to get back the focus and direction, we need to make some changes. Now, we will give priority to developing young players, while expanding the roles of other players on the team to build the future. Smith has played in this league for 10 years, and we think giving him freedom is the best solution. We respect Smith very much."

So far this season, Smith, 29, has played 28 games for the Pistons, averaging 32 minutes per game, handing out 13.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals, but his shooting percentage is only 39.1 and his free throw percentage is only 46.8.

The Pistons' record in the first 28 games was 5 wins and lost, ranking third from the bottom in the Eastern Conference.

As a power forward with super mobile and comprehensive skills, Smith has no worries about not leaving home. He has successively received olive branches from many powerful teams such as the Clippers, Cavaliers, Kings, and Mavericks.

The Rockets played a big emotional card. Howard and Smith had become friends since high school. They won the championship together in the AU Amateur League. After Smith was cut, Howard told his old friends bluntly: "If you want to win, Houston will be a very good choice."

The Rockets are persevering in chasing Smith. In 2013, the Rockets, which had just owned the "Morden Group", tried to recruit Smith through trades many times, but unfortunately they failed to make a move.

After contacting Smith's agent, Petri received no reply, and called Wang Jun again to explain the situation.

"Wang, I hope you can call Josh in person, so that you will appear more sincere first."

Wang Jun hopes that the lineup is stronger, so of course he is willing to cooperate. "No problem, what should I say? Just say that I am willing to win the championship with him?"

Petri smiled and said, "Yes, you can also promise that he will not have less playing time with the Kings and will be willing to renew his appointment with him next season. He has strength, and his defensive experience is not comparable to Amino and Covington. He has rich experience in the playoffs. If you praise him for a few more words, you must dig him up."

Things are urgent, Smith is definitely unwilling to miss the regular season and will make a decision as soon as possible.

Wang Jun immediately called Smith.

When he was with the Bulls, Wang Jun played four games with the Hawks in the regular season one year. Smith and Hinrich were teammates for a while. They had dinner together. Although they had no friendship, they met and chatted.

When Smith saw that it was Wang Jun's call, he answered happily: "Hello, Wang, what's the matter?"

"Of course, I'm inviting you to join the King. We have freed up the quota and waited for you to nod. You will definitely have a lot of opportunities to perform, and you can also renew your appointment next season." Wang Jun thought for a while and added. "If you want a championship, the King is the best choice."

Smith smiled: "I originally wanted to think about it, but... I am indeed optimistic about the King now. Your 101 points shocked me."

"Did you agree? Welcome, come quickly, you won't be disappointed." Wang Jun didn't expect that his face would be getting bigger and bigger as he could.

Josh has never found a touch this season. Playing with Wang Jun can get some open opportunities, and the King is suitable for him.

Anyway, he won't get a high salary, so he doesn't want to beat around the bush. If he wins the championship this season, he will enter the free market and strive to sign a high-paying contract, and he will never regret it again.

There are only a few teams that may win the championship, the Spurs, Warriors, Kings, and Nets.

The other three teams have star power forwards. When Josh goes, he will definitely play as a substitute, or even a marginal person, and there is not much room for play.

As for the Rockets, it is true that he and Howard are good friends, but the Rockets cannot win the championship. He thinks it is too prospective.

Smith is an independent person. After hanging up the phone, he contacted his agent. The matter was settled and he joined the King with a basic salary.

At the press conference of joining the franchise, when asked about his feelings, Smith excitedly said: "For me, this is definitely an exciting time. To be able to play with Wang Jun, the strongest player and best team player of the current service, I think we can do something special together. I hope to win the championship and I will contribute my own strength!"

This signing made headlines. Basketball experts analyzed that after Josh joined, Patterson could mention the center position. When playing small ball tactics, the Kings' counterattack will be sharper and the defense will be improved.

Josh has top lateral movements at the No. 4 position, bounces at the dunk level, is good at preventing pick-and-roll, and has excellent blocking ability. He was selected as the second team of the best defensive team in 2010.

The king's strength has improved significantly and is closer to the championship.

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Chapter completed!