This summer, Guangdong Hongyuan has completed four key trades:
1. They secured McCall's exclusive renewal rights from Guangzhou Long-Lions.
2. They paid nearly 20 million RMB to acquire Chen Guohao's renewal rights from Beijing Royal Fighters.
3. In exchange for Chen Guohao, Xia Zhenfeng, and Zhang Huafei, they landed Jiao Boqiao.
4. They traded Xu Xin on a four-year loan along with a significant cash sum to get Cui Yongxi.
These moves set Guangdong up for a competitive title-chasing lineup, although there are still some gaps to fill.
According to Guangdong media, the team has been working on a fifth trade after the Mid-Autumn Festival, hoping to secure the exclusive renewal rights of last season’s CBA scoring leader, Samna, from Sichuan JinQiang. Over a month has passed since the news broke, but negotiations seem to be stuck at an impasse. Samna and his father have expressed satisfaction with the salary offer from Guangdong and have declined offers from European teams, but Sichuan’s management remains ambiguous. Initially, they expressed willingness to sell to Guangdong for the same price, but now they are tight-lipped on the matter. The club is under financial strain, with unpaid salaries for over 8 months, and Samna is one of their few valuable assets. Despite this, the deal is yet to be finalized, likely due to disagreements on the price for the renewal rights.
Meanwhile, popular basketball insider Lanquan Shidi reports that Fogg, a key player in Liaoning's three CBA championships, has confirmed he will return to the league next season. Many media outlets speculate that Fogg will join Shandong Hi-Speed, where coach Qiu Biao is keen on having experienced foreign players like Fogg to replace last season's Gary. However, many Shandong fans are unhappy with this move, believing the team could focus on younger, more dynamic players rather than older, declining ones.
In recent pre-season games, Shanghai Jussi has underperformed, putting coach Lu Wei under pressure. Sources indicate that their third foreign player has been locked in, with former Shanxi Fenjiu player Faye likely joining the team. Faye was initially planning to join Shenzhen Marco Polo, but Shanghai outbid them with a higher salary. Faye is known for his strong defensive presence and quick footwork, which will help shore up the interior alongside Wang Zhelin and Lofton. Faye is expected to join the team in mid-November, completing their foreign player lineup, although the last foreign spot will depend on the team's needs.
