This news surprised Tang Tian a little.

Although they were both Bryants, Thomas wasn't highly regarded in the draft, and the Lakers didn't select him even with the 30th pick.

"What did they offer?"

"A second-round draft pick next year."

Tang Tian nodded after hearing that.

The offer was reasonable.

The Lakers fans had been chanting "Lakers championship" all summer, but they hadn't landed any big names, so they would basically be a lottery team again next season.

Their second-round pick was still quite valuable and might even be higher than this year's 40th pick.

But it didn't make sense for the Pelicans to do such a trade.

Although they had signed Dedmon, he was already 28 years old, and the physical condition of big, strong players generally declines significantly after the age of 30.

Bryant was a backup for similar players, so if he was traded, the Pelicans would have to find another player of the same type.

So this trade wouldn't be worth it for the Pelicans.

"Ask them for Hart, we can add an additional future second-round pick."

The Pelicans' second-round picks had always been worthless, the 60th pick was basically air, so it was equivalent to trading Bryant for Hart.

Like Kuzma, who the Pelicans drafted, Hart didn't have a high ceiling but had a solid floor. He had a good three-point shot and was a decent defender, a 3-and-D type player.

The Pelicans couldn't sign a backup for Tang Tian, and with the four-star lineup having multiple ball-handling points, bringing him in would be great.

Dempsey had a new target and continued negotiating with the Lakers.

After the Kuglian (bitter training) Brothers had more members, they switched from three-on-three half-court scrimmages to five-on-five full-court scrimmages.

Their four-star lineup was playing together on a full court for the first time.

They were paired up with Duncan, but even with just this lineup, they had already made Lamb and Drummond cry.

Defend Tang Tian, Walker penetrates, defend Walker, Butler attacks, defend Butler, Davis scores.

The Pelicans' four-star lineup was strongest because all four players could play both on and off the ball.

Opponents would need at least eight players to double-team them, otherwise, they couldn't defend one-on-one, and double-teaming would lead to leaving someone else open.

And the chemistry between the four of them was really good, which was very different from the Warriors last season, or even other superstar teams.

In the end, they were a lineup formed by the Kuglian Brothers.

But such scrimmages were just a small test, and they were just getting a feel for playing together.

They might participate in some other games next, like the Drew League or something.

If they wanted to be earth-shattering, they had to get into position first, and there had to be a prologue.

After a day of training, Dempsey came to find Tang Tian again.

The Lakers rejected the Pelicans' offer. "Magic" Johnson said that Hart was not for sale and would have to be exchanged for Brogdon.

If the Pelicans were willing to give up Brogdon, the Lakers would be willing to give up Hart and next year's second-round pick at the same time.

"Do you think we're stupid?"

Tang Tian didn't know whether to laugh or cry after hearing that.

Johnson was a great player, but he wasn't very good as a general manager.

Dempsey also shook his head with a smile.

Brogdon had proven himself in his rookie season and even won Rookie of the Year.

Such a trade was just ridiculous.

"I heard Charlotte is shopping Lamb."

Dempsey said in a low voice.

Lamb was currently at training camp.

Sure enough, Lamb's previous worries weren't unfounded.

Although Jordan's vision as an owner was average, his attitude towards Walker showed that he wasn't a very sentimental person.

Lamb averaged nearly 10 points per game last season, which was decent. If he wasn't sold now, he wouldn't be kept next season, and they wouldn't get anything.

So putting him on the market was reasonable.

"Go try to trade for him. I remember we still have a second-round pick from the Jazz, and we've also got two trade exceptions of 7 million each."

The Pelicans' total team salary now, even after signing Dedmon, was just over 6 million, still more than 14 million away from the luxury tax.

Lamb's contract had exactly one year left at 7 million, which they could completely absorb.

Dempsey nodded and continued to try to make a trade.

Ever since Tang Tian really brought in the four-star Pelicans, he had become a complete fanboy of Tang Tian.

After so many years, he already knew that Tang Tian was better than the league's top general managers, and that listening to him was the right thing to do, and that following him would bring rewards.

After Dempsey left, Tang Tian turned to look at Lamb.

Speaking of which, Lamb's defense was average, but his three-point shot was very good.

After all, he was a 2k god.

And if he went to a super team like the Pelicans, he would have better and more opportunities for three-pointers, and his performance would be even better.

Of course, the most important thing was that Lamb was Tang Tian and Walker's younger brother back at UConn, and also a member of the Kuglian Brothers!

If they could really bring him to the Pelicans, then not only would there be one more Kuglian Brother on the Pelicans, but the UConn championship trident from back then could reunite!

Dempsey moved quickly this time. Early the next morning, he ran to the arena excitedly.

"It's done!"

He shouted to Tang Tian first, then turned to look at Lamb, who was training.

"Jeremy, get ready to come to New Orleans!"

Lamb looked at Dempsey, completely dumbfounded.

It wasn't until Dempsey explained that he slowly reacted.

Then his face couldn't hide his excitement.

He had long wanted to leave Charlotte, where the atmosphere was too depressing and they were destined not to win any games next season.

But now, in the blink of an eye, he was going to a super team like the Pelicans, and he could play with Tang Tian and Walker. Nothing could be more exciting than that.

Walker also ran over and shouted at Lamb when he heard the news.

He had previously told Tang Tian that he wanted to recreate the UConn championship days from back in the NCAA.

Now, not only were he and Tang Tian there, but Lamb was also coming!

Now that all three of them were together, they could completely do it!

Only Drummond was a little confused.

The UConn trident had won the championship the year before him, and he knew their story very well.

Now that the three of them had reunited in the NBA, it was destined to become a legendary tale.

"Um, can I come too?"

After hesitating for a long time, he couldn't help but ask.

"Put a knife to Jeff Bower's throat, maybe he'll agree, haha!"

Lamb was very happy now, and laughed triumphantly at Drummond, his former teammate.

If Drummond could come to the Pelicans, then the Pelicans would really be invincible, the kind that could win 82 games.

But that was impossible. Drummond was the face of the Pistons, and unless the Pelicans gave up Davis or Tang Tian, it was out of the question.

Drummond had a miserable look on his face. He was losing games every day in Detroit, and he wanted to experience what it felt like to win!

Not long after that, the league officially announced the trade between the Pelicans and the Hornets.

The Pelicans sent the Jazz's second-round pick next year and a 7 million trade exception to the Hornets in exchange for Jeremy Lamb.

The Jazz lost Hayward this year, and although they added Williams, their chances of making the playoffs next season weren't great, so this second-round pick was theoretically quite valuable.

This trade wasn't bad for the Hornets in the short term, let alone the future.

Of course, for Pelicans fans, this was another trade that made them excited and put the icing on the cake.

The UConn trident, reunited in New Orleans!