New Money for NBA Players

NBA 球員的新合約

Jun 4, 2026, 22:33
USSports

Introduction

Two famous basketball players need new contracts. They play for the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors.

兩位知名籃球員需要新合約。他們分別效力於波士頓塞爾提克與金州勇士隊。

Main Body

Jaylen Brown plays for the Boston Celtics. He can get a new contract for $141.9 million. He is healthy and scores many points. Some people think the team should check if he wants to stay in Boston for a long time.

Jaylen Brown 效力於波士頓塞爾提克。他可以獲得一份 1.419 億美元的新合約。他身體健康且得分能力強。有些人認為球隊應該確認他是否願意長期留在波士頓。

Some people say the Celtics want to trade for Zion Williamson. This is not true. There are no talks about this trade.

有些人說塞爾提克想要交易 Zion Williamson。這並非事實。目前並沒有關於這次交易的洽談。

Draymond Green plays for the Golden State Warriors. He has a choice about $27.6 million for next year. He will probably ask for a longer contract to get more money. This helps the team spend money on other players. He must decide by June 29.

Draymond Green 效力於金州勇士。關於明年，他有一個約 2,760 萬美元的選擇權。他可能會要求一份更長期的合約以獲得更多薪水。這有助於球隊將資金運用在其他球員身上。他必須在 6 月 29 日前做出決定。

Conclusion

Both players must decide about their money and their teams very soon.

兩位球員很快就必須決定他們的薪資以及是否留在原隊。

Vocabulary Learning

💸 Talking About Money & Choices

In this story, we see words that describe possibilities and decisions. To reach A2, you need to move from "is" to "can" and "must".

1. The "Maybe" Words

  • Can → Used for a possibility.
    • Example: "He can get a new contract." (It is possible for him to get it).
  • Probably → Used when something is likely, but not 100%.
    • Example: "He will probably ask for more money." (He will likely do this).

2. The "Requirement" Word

  • Must → Used when there is no other choice. It is a rule or a deadline.
    • Example: "He must decide by June 29." (He has no choice; he has to do it by this date).

Quick Look: Comparison

  • Can (Possible) →\rightarrow Probably (Likely) →\rightarrow Must (Necessary)

Vocabulary Learning

contract (n.)
a written agreement between parties
Example:The team offered him a new contract.
healthy (adj.)
in good physical condition
Example:He is healthy and ready to play.
points (n.)
marks scored in a game
Example:She scored 25 points in the match.
trade (n.)
an exchange of goods or services
Example:The team made a trade for a new player.
talks (n.)
conversations or negotiations
Example:There were no talks about the trade.
choice (n.)
an option or decision
Example:He has a choice about his contract.
money (n.)
currency or wealth
Example:He wants more money in his contract.
longer (adj.)
more extended in time
Example:He asked for a longer contract.
spend (v.)
use money for something
Example:The team will spend money on new players.
players (n.)
athletes who play a sport
Example:The players signed new contracts.
decide (v.)
make a choice or conclusion
Example:He must decide by June.
soon (adv.)
in a short time
Example:They will decide soon.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→