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Chapter 311 Disgusting deal

Why do you say this transaction is abnormal?
The reason is very simple, even a retired guy, isn't this deal abnormal?

Moreover, this transaction actually took advantage of a big loophole.

Keith Van Horn has retired. If he is re-signed or traded now, it will depend on the attitude of the NBA.Because this transaction is equivalent to signing first and then changing, but the agreement negotiated between the labor and management in the 05-06 season did not have a specific explanation on this aspect.

This is a loophole. Although this loophole is used by many teams, and the NBA also turns a blind eye to this matter, it is still problematic.What if the NBA officials disagree?

But Lao Hu knows that this trade will definitely happen, and the NBA officials will definitely agree. They just stipulate that the Knicks cannot trade with Van Horn in the future, which means that this guy is rotten in New York.

In the original history, the target of this transaction was Jason Kidd, an 'old demon' of the New Jersey Nets not far from New York.In order for Kidd to return to Dallas, Cuban can be said to do everything possible.Originally, the veteran Stackhouse, plus Devin George, was paired with Devin Harris, but because Stackhouse's mouth was too big, Devon George didn't nod, and the deal between the two parties ran aground .

However, the Mavericks immediately came up with a second plan. They used Keith Van Horn, which is the infamous trade, but this time, the target of the trade turned out to be Hu Lin, and the Mavericks actually took out His own small forward Josh Howard and Devin Harris.

This is definitely a big deal, and no matter how you look at it, the Mavericks are suffering too much!

Although Cuban got Hu Lin and David Lee in this deal, he also got Jerome James' big rubbish contract, and this deal obviously outweighed the gains.

Devin Harris, now almost everyone related to the NBA, whether it is a fan.The media, experts, they all feel that this extremely fast defender will have a very bright future.

As for Josh Howard, the current statistics are 19.9 points and 8 rebounds per game. Such an excellent small forward is rare in the entire league. Cuban can bear the heart to trade him out, which really makes people think he is crazy.

In fact, these things are nothing, the key is, does Lao Hu agree to this deal?
agree!

Of course you have to agree, there is no way to disagree!
It turns out that the historical German George could disagree, but Hu Lin could not disagree.Because George is only on a one-year veteran contract, but Hu Lin is on a four-year 'poison contract', which is incomparable.In other words, in fact, Lao Hu has no way to disagree with this transaction, so what if you don't go?
This guy Thomas is now in the Knicks with one hand and powerful power. Except for the second generation ancestor James Dolan, who can deal with Thomas?
Take a look at Marbury's current fate, is there any need to talk about this?As long as Thomas wants to get rid of the old man with no roots, it's not like playing.

And ah, judging from this transaction, James Dolan actually made the biggest profit.As long as this deal is completed, the total salary of the Knicks will be greatly reduced. Although it still looks like a salary of nearly [-] million yuan now, as long as Marbury is settled next year, some veteran contracts will be cleared. S. Van Horn's contract is actually only guaranteed for the first year. If it is done well, the Knicks next year will no longer have to pay the luxury tax!

Such a good thing, how could James Dolan come out and say more?Now the second generation ancestor may have opened champagne to celebrate, this guy must boast himself, he knows a talent with his eyes!

In fact, this guy Thomas has always wanted to trade. Even in the original history, Lao Tuo has always been looking for trades.However, Thomas has never been able to find a good deal, and always came up with some "poison contracts" to deceive himself.

However, this time it's alright, Lao Tuo has a chess piece that can be traded, Hu Lin!
In order to get Hu Lin, Boss Ku spent a lot of money this time. He not only took out his own small forward, but also picked up the star of hope. Moreover, there are a bunch of expired contracts, which Thomas desperately wants to get. of.Therefore, when the deal was first negotiated, there were not many obstacles.

Where are the real obstacles?It's because of Lao Hu's contract.

The main reason is that Lao Hu doesn't know that the negotiations between Thomas and Cuban on this deal actually started before this summer.

That's right, even before Hulin's contract renewal, Cuban took the initiative to find Thomas, and the two of them set the conditions, and it felt like it was too late to meet each other.Then, the issue of Lao Hu's contract renewal was directly taken up by Thomas, and he immediately assured Boss Ku that he would definitely solve Lao Hu.

If Hu Lin goes to the market as a free agent to test the waters, then it is not impossible to earn tens of millions of dollars a year. A player who has been selected to the All-Star twice. , a player voted second in the regular season MVP, a Chinese player with a huge market behind him, what a huge 'whale' is this? !
So, without Hu's knowledge, this guy signed a "poison contract" with Thomas. I don't know the conspiracy here.

Excluding these conspiracies, even if it was all a conspiracy, this transaction is really shocking, and on the surface, the Mavericks are simply taken advantage of by this transaction, but in fact it is the Knicks who profit.I believe that fans of both sides will think that Cuban and Thomas are crazy when they see this deal!
Sure enough, when the news of the 16th hit the newspapers, both New York and Dallas were shocked!
"Disgusting! I have never been so disgusted by an NBA deal. Just to achieve the ulterior motives of both parties, they actually want to let a retired player come out to play again, and his entire value is the patch of this deal. It really disgusts me!" This is what Walter Fraser said when he knew about it, and his views actually represent many people who pay attention to the Knicks.

"Oh God! You know, I really wish I were a white guy now, so Cuban will sign me!" Barkley is naturally well-informed, and what he cares most about is that this guy, Van Horn, can get away with it. Play ball and get millions of dollars for nothing.

"This is a transaction that tests the bottom line. We can refer to what the NBA's future transactions will look like now..." Mike Brien also spoke. Of course, he is still so rational.

"I think we should pay attention to the current Eastern and Western structure of the NBA. Is this transaction likely to change the Mavericks and the Knicks? Everyone should know that the Knicks' record is still good, and the Mavericks are not bad. Then , What will happen after the transaction? Maybe this question is stupid..." This fellow Smith probably felt a little troubled, and almost the whole world was talking about this transaction, but he couldn't find any new words at all.

The fans' reaction was very direct, but, interestingly enough, both Knicks and Mavericks fans felt their teams were hurt.

"About the Knicks trade, can I say dirty words? Fake squid, Isiah Thomas!" ... CJ, posted on the Knicks forum.

"Well, I feel that the only advantage of this deal is that the Knicks are likely to not have to pay luxury tax next season!"...Konstantin, posted on the Knicks forum.

"Hu and David, I will really miss them, and I hope they can live happily together in Dallas."... This, Nina's post, Lao Hu was sweating profusely after reading it.

The fans in Dallas reacted similarly. These Texas Cowboys felt that their team had paid too much, and they lost Devin Harris, a very promising chasing boy.As for Josh Howard, well, there are certain fans, although there are also many fans who feel that the Mavericks' handsomeness has improved overall.

As a result, Lao Hu became the main target of Dallas fans. Of course, Lao Hu doesn't know yet, just watching the Knicks' forum is enough to make him worry.

After the game, Lao Hu still went online immediately, but... wait, what game?
Of course, it was the Knicks' game against the Nets at home. However, because of the heavy deal before the game, almost everyone was not in the mood to pay attention to this game. Some can't get up.

83 to 92, the Knicks lost to the Nets at home, lost the 'derby' war.

In fact, Lao Hu still wants to play well, because maybe this game will be his last appearance on behalf of the Knicks. Who knows if he can come back? I really can’t believe everything Thomas said.

But there is no way, the overall state of the Knicks is not good, and Lao Hu is also unable to support himself, but if he loses, he loses.

Go online after the game, that's right, because Lao Hu won't go home today, he agreed to the invitation of 'Little Shark' Curry, and a few of their good friends are going out to relax.

Relax?

Well, 'relaxing' is just a veiled term. Would a group of old men who are not short of money really go to press the road?These guys have already found a place, and they are going to go to a famous nightclub in New York for fun.

Lao Hu really had no reason to refuse this time, there is no way, this is the last time for these good buddies to be together.

Of course, this is what Curry said.

(End of this chapter)