The Pelicans' Four Superstars continued to draw attention from the media and fans.
But they had only just come together, and training camp had not even begun. Fans still had quite a long wait before they could see them play.
Speculation was speculation. Whether the NBA would truly see its endgame could only be known once the new season began.
And right at that moment, another piece of news broken by Shams quickly caught the fans' attention.
This year's Free Agency Market was truly the liveliest it had been since the start of the new century.
According to Shams, Gordon Hayward had agreed to join the Bucks and was expected to arrive via a sign-and-trade!
Shams further reported that Tony Snell and John Hanson would be the assets sent out by the Bucks.
In addition, the Bucks would offer the Jazz a future Second-Round Draft Pick.
And because the Bucks' current total payroll exceeded the Salary Cap, they were also expected to send Draft Picks and Miles Plumlee to a third team.
Although the trade involved many moving parts, once it was completed, the Bucks would form a Big Three of Irving, Hayward, and Antetokounmpo!
The Bucks had not backed down because of the Pelicans' four-star lineup and had stayed committed to their original plan!
What fans had been hoping for had happened as well!
After leaving the Cavaliers, Irving really might face the Cavaliers in the Playoffs!
"The Warriors' experience last season gave us inspiration. Superteam formation is not simple arithmetic where 1 + 1 > 2. I firmly believe this team can go all the way!"
After assembling the roster, the Bucks' newly appointed general manager, Jon Horst, posted that on Twitter amid all the doubts.
While fans marveled at how young and fearless this general manager was,