With only two days left before the LPL third stage group matches kick off, teams that underwent roster changes during the transfer period have been making official announcements. BLG, which had a rough run at both the MSI and the EWC, was hit with rumors of a lineup shift just before the start. Various tipsters, including Lianlian Hongcha and Beichuan's agent, have revealed that BLG is exploring the possibility of signing a new top laner, and Bin has a high chance of being benched in the upcoming stage.

BLG is considering two top laners: TES's 369 and NIP's Hoya. Between them, Hoya seems more likely, because even though 369 hasn't returned, his contract is still with TES. In the next stage, TES is also aiming for a World Championship spot, so the management will probably keep 369 as a safety net in case Zuian doesn't develop well. As for Hoya, if BLG wants him, he will definitely join.

NIP has been broken up during this transfer window—Zhuo left for TES, Assam joined IG, and they lost their strongest duo. It will be very difficult for NIP to break out of the lower bracket in the next stage. Given the opportunity to join a top-tier team and make a name for themselves, neither the club nor the player would have any reason to refuse. If both sides reach an agreement, the BLG-Hoya deal would be done, but it remains to be seen how things will develop.

Benching Bin is both surprising and understandable. After the EWC, BLG's jungler and AD both hinted at internal team issues. Viper said that maintaining good relationships and fostering a positive atmosphere as teammates is crucial for making it to Worlds. Xun also admitted in an interview that poor communication and coordination were the main reasons for their losses.

Both players made similar remarks after the matches, which strongly suggests that something is wrong inside BLG. The most likely source of the problem is Bin, because his in-game performance is far from the rest of the team. From MSI to the EWC, Bin has been notably selfish—he would give up his window to group with the team for farm and solo kills, drain resources before team fights, and then fail to deliver when it mattered.

This is no longer just about being a team player; it's a mindset issue. So it's understandable that BLG wants to replace him and let him sit out to reflect. However, the decision might have deeper roots. After MSI, someone posted a rumor that BLG's practice room blew up, with Coach Daeny and Xun both suggesting replacing Bin. Although manager Yuan Xi disagreed, the higher-ups (the "uncle") gave the green light.

At that time, the leaker also said BLG had contacted NIP about Hoya and mentioned that BLG intended to terminate Bin's contract. Initially, everyone thought it was nonsense, but now, with multiple sources backing it up, the rumor seems about 90% true. Another leak added that Daeny was very unhappy with Bin's performance, but Bin felt the issue was that the jungler didn't help him. This led to a conflict and even a heated argument.

Who is Coach Daeny? He's the man who dared to bench the legendary Faker. Dealing with a player like Bin is nothing to him. If the coach wants to make a change, management has little say, because the team needs to follow the coach's lead to achieve results. Before Daeny joined BLG, it was reported that he demanded significant authority. Looking back, signing him was definitely the right move for BLG.

Conclusion:

If BLG truly wants to contend for the World Championship this year, they need a top laner who is more team-oriented and harder to break through. Bin has become obsessed—his mind is only on solo kills and laning. Benching him is absolutely the right call. Let him rest and reflect for a while; maybe when he returns in the latter half of the third stage, BLG will be stronger.

So, what do you think is the real reason Bin was benched?

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