After Nanjing Tongxi officially announced the end of their contract with Liu Jiacheng, ending their two-year collaboration, fans began to question whether the CBA would see another major three-way star trade anytime soon.
Soon after, reports emerged that Beijing Control, Guangzhou, and Tongxi were advancing a three-way trade involving players Chen Guohao, Jiao Boqiao, and Wang Lanyun. However, some players involved showed reluctance to move to their target teams.
Last season, Tongxi's former general manager Liu Jiacheng facilitated a three-way trade where Wang Lanyun was loaned to Liaoning for three years. During the regular season, Wang Lanyun played 45 games for Liaoning, averaging 7.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
Chen Guohao played 41 regular-season games for Beijing Control last season, averaging 6.6 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, and 2.8 points in the postseason over 4 games.
Jiao Boqiao played 23 regular-season games for Guangzhou last season, averaging 13.3 points and 4.4 rebounds in 28.3 minutes per game. Unfortunately, he suffered a season-ending injury in Round 27 of the regular season, with bone marrow edema and ligament rupture in his right ankle.
If this trade is completed, it would be as impactful in the CBA league as last year's Guo Ailun, Zhu Mingzhen, and Wang Lanyun three-way trade, as all three players are on the cusp of national team level despite their youth.
Regarding the specifics, Chen Guohao would go to Guangzhou, Jiao Boqiao to Nanjing, and Wang Lanyun's ownership would go to Beijing Control. As for the players' reluctance mentioned in the source, it could be either Jiao Boqiao or Wang Lanyun, especially since Beijing Control already has Liao Sanning!
With CBA teams now entering a phase where \"second-generation ball\" or professional managers are taking control, such trades are expected to occur frequently. Currently, Liu Jiacheng is the general manager of Ningbo Rich and has been with Nanjing Tongxi, where Wang Zhen is the general manager. Huo Nan went to Sichuan Men's Basketball as deputy general manager, and Liaoning Benxi and Guangzhou Long Shi are both headed by young leaders. CBA has entered an unprecedented active period.
It is understood that Nanjing Tongxi is expected to execute the team option for Guo Haowen and offer Zhu Mingzhen a one-year D-class contract. This leaves only one year left on Guo Haowen's C-class contract, which will be his contract year in the 2025-26 season. Last season, Guo Haowen averaged 16.1 points per game as the team's local second scorer.
During this offseason, several Northern playoff teams expressed interest in Zhu Mingzhen, but after Nanjing Tongxi offered a D-class renewal contract, they have exclusive signing rights after his B-class contract expired.
In the new season, with Lin Wei staying overseas to pursue dreams, the team retains Guo Haowen, Zhu Mingzhen, and trades for Jiao Boqiao, along with Zhao Baiqing and last season's Tian Yuheng and other players, basically locking in the team's core framework that advanced to the playoffs last season.
Guo Haowen went to the United States for training during the offseason, and next season will undoubtedly take on more responsibilities to keep the team in the playoffs. Jiao Boqiao's arrival also made up for the departure of Zeng Fanri. As early as early July, it was revealed that Zeng Fanri had officially joined Shenzhen Men's Basketball and signed a two-year C-class contract. It is said that the transfer was facilitated by former Guangdong teammate Zhou Peng, with a high degree of credibility. Zeng Fanri's move to Shenzhen can form a \"Avengers Alliance\" against Guangdong Hongyuan with Zhou Peng and Ren Junwei.
Shanghai Jiushi Men's Basketball and Jiangsu Kendia's player exchange has been officially announced, and Cui Xiaolong and Liu Zhengqing have reported to their new teams. Next season, a large number of national youth new players will enter the league, which will also have an impact on the league.
