Chapter 237 Reggie Evans

After three home games, Tang Tian had taken his teammates to the cleaners one by one, and the Pelicans ushered in their longest winning streak of the season, eight games.

His average score also continued to rise, already exceeding 29, obviously widening the gap with Durant.

Cole also played better and better. In the last game, he scored double digits for the first time in his Pelicans career, scoring 13 points.

The Pelicans' trade was really a bargain.

However, the situation of another new player, Whiteside, was more embarrassing.

After four games, his ten-day contract expired.

Averaging 10.6 minutes, 2.5 points, 3 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 4 fouls.

Except for the eye-catching performance in the first game, his performance in the other games was very average.

Moreover, because he couldn't perform well, his mentality also went wrong, and he was late for training.

Williams was very disappointed with Whiteside's performance.

Originally, after the first game, he was ready to put Whiteside into the rotation.

The Pelicans' next game is an away game against the Bulls.

Before heading to Chicago, Demps talked to Tang Tian about Whiteside's issue.

Tang Tian suggested bringing him in, and he did play a certain role.

But the question now is whether to keep him, or to continue looking for someone else.

If he was going to look again, did Tang Tian have any new suitable candidates?

"Give him another ten-day short contract opportunity, he has the ability, I'll try to communicate with him."

Tang Tian gave his attitude.

Although Whiteside didn't perform very well, he really had the talent.

Demps nodded, he wouldn't refuse to give him that face.

"But I have to remind you, if he can't perform well in the next ten days, we will give up on him, because a player can only sign a maximum of 2 ten-day short contracts in a season."

Demps then reminded him.

Tang Tian nodded, he had also been a general manager in his previous life, he knew this.

After several contacts, Whiteside himself didn't have any major problems. He would have to find a chance to communicate with him to find out what was going on.

"By the way, tomorrow is the buyout deadline, here are the players with a high probability of being bought out, see if any are more suitable."

Demps handed the tablet to Tang Tian again.

In the NBA, there are several important time nodes, the trade deadline is one, and the buyout deadline is another.

The buyout deadline is the deadline for NBA players to be allowed to participate in the playoffs.

That is to say, for those players who still have the strength and want to play in the playoffs, but have no chance to play for their parent team, this is their chance.

A tree dies when it's moved, a man lives when he's moved. They give up part of their salary in exchange for freedom when they are bought out, and continue to aim for new contracts.

Tang Tian took a look.

Caron Butler, one of the Wizards' former Big Three, is playing for the Bucks this season. As a veteran, he doesn't have many opportunities to play, and he will most likely be bought out.

Danny Granger, the 76ers are determined to rebuild. Although they traded him from the Pacers, they will definitely not use him, buyout is the only option.

Andris Biedrins, the former starting center of the bombing team, rarely gets playing time with the Jazz, and will most likely choose to be bought out.

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This year's buyout free market is actually quite lively, these veterans still have a lot of energy left.

For Butler and Granger, both of them still have a lot of strength, it would be good if the Pelicans could sign one of them.

Of course, their market after being bought out is also very large, and the Pelicans may not be able to get them.

But among these people, Tang Tian found a familiar figure.

Reggie Evans.

Compared with the other players, his fame is not very big. He entered the league in '02 and has been around for more than ten years, but has never received a salary of more than 5 million.

But he has a well-known point, he is a typical rebound obsessive.

Can you imagine a player who averages less than 20 minutes per game, but has a career average of more than 7 rebounds?

And this is a player who is only 2.03 meters tall.

Last season he was with the Nets, and at the age of 33, he was still able to grab an average of 11.1 rebounds per game, which is really weird.

But in addition to rebounding and defense, he basically has no other abilities.

Because he is short, he doesn't have blocks, he doesn't even have the ability to catch lobs, not to mention assists and coordination.

This season he has been with the Nets and the Kings, and rarely gets playing time. The Kings are now preparing to buy out the last contract.

"This player, he can be used."

Tang Tian said directly to Demps.

Whiteside seems to need more time to mature, before that, Evans is definitely the best choice.

What the Pelicans lack is this kind of inside player who has the drive and can grab rebounds.

As for the four-on-five on the offensive end, the center is originally the lowest in the Pelicans' current offensive tactics.

"This is no problem."

Demps nodded.

Evans' market is very small. This kind of player who can't do anything except defend and rebound is the most difficult to survive in the NBA.

Moreover, there are only 14 people on the Pelicans' roster now. Considering that Whiteside may leave, giving the 15th spot to a big man is the right choice.

Before heading to Chicago, the Pelicans officially announced that they had reached a second ten-day short contract with Whiteside, which was another chance for the latter.

And just after arriving in Chicago, Woj reported a message.

The Kings and Reggie Evans reached a buyout, and the latter will sign a one-year veteran minimum salary contract with the Pelicans.

Evans moved very quickly, completing the physical examination before the Pelicans and Bulls game started, and flew directly to Chicago.

It can be seen that he was not satisfied with his time with the Nets and Kings this season, and was eager to prove himself again with the Pelicans.

Full of beard on his chin, if it wasn't for that big face, he would really be mistaken for James Harden.

There are not many players in the league with beards on their chins. The old beard Baron Davis and the current James Harden are relatively well-known.

Evans is not as famous as them, but his beard is no less impressive.

Moreover, he seems to have a very cheerful personality. He went into the locker room and greeted the players with a smile one by one, and chatted with Metta World Peace for a long time.

It seems that he doesn't need an adaptation period to integrate into the team.

"Boss, leave the rebounds to me."

When Evans walked to Tang Tian, he directly called him boss.

And the tone of his speech really gave people the feeling of a simpleton Xu Chu, which made people feel at ease with him naturally.

Williams directly put Evans on the active list, he replaced Whiteside's previous position.

Whiteside looked a little unhappy.

But that's how the NBA is, the management and the coaching staff are two different things.

It is very likely that if you don't seize an opportunity, your entire career will be over.

Because he was about to play against the Bulls, Tang Tian didn't have time to take care of Whiteside for the time being.

And he is now more looking forward to the performance of Evans, this rebound obsessive.

ps: Special thanks to Ya Di Xing Lan and the programmer-illiterate cat for their ten thousand rewards!!