Here it comes! A blockbuster three-team trade! Chen Guohao transfers to his hometown team.

A significant three-team trade.

Beijing Royal Fighters trade away Chen Guohao for cash; Guangzhou parts with Jiao Boqiao to gain Chen Guohao’s signing rights plus two young talents; Guangdong trades two players and cash to secure ownership of Jiao Boqiao.

However, other media sources report thatChen Guohao is transferring to Guangdong and is close to signing a super B-level contract. To acquire this 2023 top draft pick, Guangdong not only traded Wang Shaojie back to Beijing but also paid a staggering transfer fee.

Some media outlets also report thatGuangdong indeed paid over ten million in transfer fees to get Chen Guohao from Beijing, but they hope to later trade him along with young players to Guangzhou in exchange for Jiao Boqiao...

In short, the three-team trade is confirmed; Chen Guohao has left Beijing, but the only question remains whether he will play for Guangdong or Guangzhou.

Regardless, whether acquiring Chen Guohao or Jiao Boqiao, Guangdong’s weak frontcourt problem will be effectively addressed.

Born on August 12, 1999, Chen Guohao just turned 26. Standing a bit over 2 meters tall as a power forward, he played two seasons with Beijing Royal Fighters. In his rookie year, he averaged 21.9 minutes, contributing 7.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Last season, he averaged 14.4 minutes with 6.6 points and 2.7 rebounds. As a native of Guangdong, he will finally play for his hometown team in the new season.

As for Jiao Boqiao, standing 2.10 meters tall and 23 years old, he started 20 of 23 regular-season games last season for Guangzhou, averaging 28.3 minutes, 13.3 points, and 4.4 rebounds. He shot 31.3% from three-point range, making 1.3 threes per game. With his ability to play inside and outside and excellent physical attributes combined with great potential, it’s no surprise Guangdong favors him more than Chen Guohao.

Moreover, with Zhang Mingchi leaving, Wang Shaojie returning to Beijing, and Xu Xin requesting a trade (possibly part of the three-team deal), Guangdong urgently needs to strengthen its frontcourt, so it makes sense they want to trade Chen Guohao for Jiao Boqiao as described.

The new CBA season will start on December 12 this year and end by June 4 next year at the latest, with a total of 42 regular-season rounds. Many fans are surely eager to see Chen Guohao wearing either the Guangdong or Guangzhou jersey soon.