"Ten days short contract."

Demps spoke.

In the middle of the NBA season, a little-known player like Whiteside had to start with a ten-day job if he wanted to land in the NBA.

Tang Tian nodded, the team's normal procedures, he would not interfere.

"If he stays in the end, it's best to sign for a few more years, as long as there is no guarantee."

But he added one more sentence.

Whiteside's potential is there, and it's the kind the Pelicans need.

His big contract is going to start in two years, and Davis is going to renew his contract, and he may not be able to keep Whiteside, so it is good for the Pelicans to sign a few more years.

Demps nodded.

There is not much difference between the salary of a non-guaranteed contract and a 10-day short-term job, but the way of settlement is different.

Of course, how long the contract will be signed is something that both parties need to sit down and negotiate.

Just like when Tang Tian signed a contract with the Spurs, in addition to the team's ideas, it also depends on the wishes of the players.

The next day, the Pelicans announced that they had cut Lance Thomas, who was on an unguaranteed contract, and signed Hassan Whiteside on a ten-day contract.

The signing of Whiteside, which looks like a very small addition, did not attract much attention from fans.

And among the only Pelicans fans who are concerned, they are more questioning.

The Pelicans' center has Jason Smith, Stiesma, Aginsa and Jeff Vichy.

Four center forwards are enough to play a table of mahjong, and now a striker has been cut and a center is signed, is this enough to make up 7 summoning dragons?

And Whiteside has a very bad reputation in the league, and he is still a thorn in the head if he has no strength.

Because Demps has not made any substantial additions in the free market, there are many doubts from fans.

Now signing such a thorn in the head is really a little unbearable for them.

But these voices are only a small part.

Pelican fans, or Twitter fans, the hottest topic of conversation right now is not this, but the upcoming game between the Thunder and Pelicans!

This is not the first time the two sides have met, the last time Durant cut a triple-double to lead the Thunder to a light win over the Pelicans.

But last time Tang Tian didn't fight!

Now, Tang Tian is back, leading the team to a wave of four consecutive wins before the All-Star Game, and has just won the All-Star Game MVP!

This game is completely different!

Moreover, Tang Tian was injured before Durant made a bold statement, saying that Tang Tian couldn't prevent him, and he could easily lead the team to win.

Now it's up to Durant to see if he can deliver on his promises!

Because of the grievances between Tang Tian and Durant, this is the absolute focus of the battle, and even the spinach company has opened a handicap.

In addition to betting on the outcome of the two teams, even the scoring difference between Tang Tian and Durant was blocked.

This is a game to think about while it is hot!

But the fans are also happy.

There are a lot of regular seasons, but there are very few games like this!

Even TNT's Big Three made a wave of predictions in the pre-game program before the commentary.

Both Barkley and Smith chose to support the Thunder this time around, because the Thunder are much better than the Pelicans.

Only O'Neal continued to side with Tang Tian and chose to support the Pelicans.

"The Pelicans had a four-game winning streak before the All-Star break, and they're in shape, and I believe in that man."

O'Neal's words made Barkley and Smith burst into laughter.

O'Neill's identity has been completely confirmed after so many times.

On the evening of Feb. 21, three days after the All-Star break, the Pelicans and Thunder game kicked off in Oklahoma City.

The match was shaped by the media to be full of highlights, with the TNT triumvirate commenting on the spot, and the Pisacek Energy Arena was also full.

Just like the betting site, in addition to the wins and losses, Tang Tian and Durant who can score more points in this game are also attracting attention.

You must know that the average points per game of the two are very close now, and it is likely that one game will determine the scoring ranking of the two.

At the opening ceremony of the scene, Durant couldn't hide the murderous aura in his eyes, and it could be seen that he had already turned on the Grim Reaper mode in advance before the game started.

On this side, Durant is full of murderous spirit, and on the other side, Ci Shiping is also pulling the players to boost morale.

He's now created a pregame encouragement for the Pelicans.

Pull the players to beat their chests one by one, and then ask them loudly if they want to win the game.

The Pelicans are young, and the motivation is very obvious.

And in the end, he also emulated the way Jordan of the Bulls inspired his teammates.

"Whose age is this?"

"Pelicans!"

A sentence that may be funny to others, but it is a very motivating effect on the Pelicans.

No one started out in the era of domination, they are now starting to shout that it is an inspiration, and when that day really comes, it will be a classic!

Ci Shiping's help to this team is really far more than his annual salary.

The two armies faced each other, and each beat the drum before the game to strengthen the momentum.

But in this tense atmosphere, Tang Tian and Westbrook's small talk at halftime seemed very small and fresh.

The two chatted hotly during the All-Star Game, and after a few small talks, Westbrook also said that he was going to treat Tang Tian to dinner!

Durant's eyes on the bench turned into a fiery Gatlin.

He really couldn't understand his brother more and more!

However, just win the game.

Fulfill his promise, and then press Tang Tian to the ground and rub it fiercely.

For the Apple phones that were smashed by him, for the fans who sprayed him in the face, for his Scarlett, and for winning back the hearts of his brothers.

He's going to have to win tonight!

At the end of the final warm-up before the game, the coaches on both sides pulled the players to make the final tactical deployment.

"Don, you don't have to worry about Durant on the defensive end, the Thunder score too many points, and we need to attack more."

Williams highlighted his previous tactical set-up in the locker room.

The overall strength of the Pelicans is much weaker than that of the Thunder, and if you play one board and one eye, the Pelicans have little chance.

So the offense is the best choice.

Tang Tian nodded, Williams' choice was right.

Although Whiteside signed with the Pelicans, it is not known what he can play.

Relying on the current interior line alone, the Pelicans can't stop the Thunder three less.

Just play with your life!

The Thunder didn't know what the Pelicans were thinking, and Brooks was still pulling Durant and telling him how to deal with Tang Tian's defense.

A long whistle sounded from the sidelines, and the game began immediately, with starters from both sides coming on one after another.

The Thunder are regular starters on the outside, Westbrook and Soflosa on the outside, Durant and Ibaka on the front, and Perkins at center.

The Pelicans have adjusted the lineup, Tang Tian played the No. 2 position this time, and Aminu replaced Morrow into the starting lineup.