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Chapter 344 Chapter 342: Fudge King Henson Joe

In Los Angeles in February, standing on the balcony, you can still feel the biting cool wind.But because of this, the balcony was empty and there was no one there.Naturally, people would rather stay in the warm hall than run out to enjoy the air.Of course, this is undoubtedly a very conducive environment for negotiating business.

Hammond lit a cigarette while Henson pulled the humidor from his pocket and lit a cigar.He took a deep breath, and neither of the men spoke.Henson knew that Hammond wanted to wait for himself to speak first.

"The Milwaukee Bucks," Henson said, flicking the soot off his shirt, "need a [-] who can handle the ball and shoot."

"Coach Henson's news is as well-informed as ever." Hammond did not deny it, after all, the news had already spread.Redundant denials will appear meaningless.

The Bucks are willing to send Doron Lamb, Tobias Harris and Benno Udrih for JJ Redick, Ishmael Smith and Gustavo Ayon from the Magic.And the subject of this deal is actually JJ Redick.

In addition to allowing Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings to play freely, the Bucks also need a backup scoring point to help them.

In fact, the Bucks have been coveting Redick before.Since the team already has "two guns in the backcourt" Jennings and Ellis, Udrih, who needs to hold the ball in his hand, cannot play its due effect.As a pure shooter, Redick can ambush outside the three-point line, use the two to break through and score the ball steadily, and increase the efficiency of the offensive end.

And Redick's annual salary of 619 million this year is undoubtedly a big burden for the Magic team that has already decided to rebuild, and his style cannot become the core of the team.Udrih's expiring contract will free up a lot of salary space for the team in the summer, and the Magic are naturally very interested in sending him away.

It stands to reason that this deal should have been reached long ago, after all, both the Bucks and the Magic can get what they need.But the reason why the node transaction has not been completed with less than 24 hours left until the transaction deadline is mainly due to Bucks forward Tobias Harris.

Tobias Harris, the 2-meter-tall forward was selected by the Bobcats with the 06th pick in the first round in 2011, and was immediately traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.During the two years in the Bucks, he has not gotten any decent opportunities.Only 19 points per game have been recorded this season, and it seems that he has no potential.But in the middle of this season, when the original Bucks coach Scott Skiles resigned because of a breakdown in the relationship with the players, Jim Boylan, who replaced Skiles, changed Harris' fate.

Jim Boylan first played Harris from the 5 back to his favorite 17.5 and gave Harris more playing time.Tobias Harris also lived up to Boylan's expectations. In the last 8.4 games, Tobias Harris has risen suddenly, averaging [-] points and [-] rebounds per game!
As a forward with height, body, shooting and talent finally realized, Hammond is of course reluctant to leave Harris.But again, JJ Redick is also very tempting.The Magic also stated that if there is no Tobias Harris in the transaction, they will not agree.In this way, the transaction reached an impasse.

Just when Hammond didn't know how to choose, Henson Joe appeared.

"It's not well-informed. The whole world knows that the Bucks will make a trade before the trade deadline. And one thing I know is that you don't want to pay a player like Tobias Harris. He is indeed very good, and Jim Boylan has played Harris' strengths. But, the Magic are looking at Harris' potential." Henson took care of everything, and he also observed Hammond's expression.Seeing that the other party frowned slightly instead of smiling, Hansen knew that his guess was right!
"I have to admit," Hammond shook his head, "You impress me, Coach Henson. So, do you have any better proposals? As far as I know, you have no reason to disturb your current lineup configuration. What kind of deal do you have with us? Monta Ellis? Or Brandon Jennings?"

"No, I won't hit your idea of ​​'two guns in the backcourt'." Henson waved his hand, unless he wanted to commit suicide, otherwise he would only want those two players who didn't know how to control their shots.Of course, he didn't say this, "Actually, I don't even need you to pay for any player, Mr. Hammond. I don't need Monta, I don't need Brandon, and I will even leave Tobias to you. Let me tell you this, I don't want to get any benefits from you, you just need to help me digest this player."

"Which player?"

"A player who can handle the ball and shoot three-pointers. I don't need it, but it's just what you need, DJ Augustin! To tell you the truth, Augustin is a good player, but his style is not suitable for us. I need a guard who can defend and is tall, but obviously Augustin is not. So, we actually only have Chris Paul as a point guard this season. Such a deep bench is naturally very dangerous in the playoffs. That guy who was a high school prodigy. He's big, he can defend, and he fits my profile as a backup point guard."

As Henson spoke, he took a puff of his cigar and slowed down the pace.The essence of deceiving people is to tell the truth as much as possible, so Henson himself can't be in a hurry.If you are in a hurry, there will be flaws.

"So, I was going to sign him. As a result, my boss, Mr. Stephen Simon, told me that he would not spend these millions of dollars for a substitute. It is fine to sign Livingston, unless I can get Augustine away. Once he comes and goes, he will not have to pay another salary. What a bastard, you know, if Herbert is still in power now, he can't say such a thing!"

After Henson finished speaking, he secretly apologized to Stephen in his heart.The above are all made up by Henson, the purpose is to fool Hammond.But for the future of the team, the only way to take the blame is to take the boss out.Of course, what Henson said above was not all lies.For example, the part about preparing to sign Livingston is true.

The truth is the most unpredictable.

"So, you plan to trade Augustine to me, and then you can sign your Livingston before the free signing deadline?" Hammond was not stupid, and quickly understood what Henson wanted him to understand.

"Yes, I know that your goal is the playoffs, and I also know that Augustine is eager to get the opportunity to perform. I admit that Augustine may not be as good as Redick outside the three-point line. But from another perspective, accepting a weakened version of Redick can save you a Tobias Harris. These are my proposals. The choice is yours, Mr. Hammond." Henson rolled out his own chip, let's stud!

"This is unreasonable. The league does not allow unilateral transactions. You said you don't want my players, so what should I trade with you?"

"Let's make up the number with the draft pick. Anyway, this year is a small draft year. Even the bad teams have no way to start, let alone our teams outside the lottery zone." Henson pretended not to care about it. In fact, the Bucks' draft pick this summer is the core of Henson's deal!
What deliberately took Augustine away, what Stephen Simon was unwilling to spend money, these are all pretexts!If the Bucks continue to play like this, even without a lottery pick, they can get a draft pick before the 20th pick.For Antetokounmpo, who is still unknown, the draft pick before the 20th pick is safe enough to win him!
Henson is not afraid that Hammond will see through himself, because the 13 draft is indeed a recognized draft year.how smallIt can be said that until now, no "competent" champion has been found.Not to mention, the low-ranking rookies in the future.

Hammond thought for a while. In the banquet hall, Kobe had already taken the stage, and the charity event officially started immediately.

"No, I'm not going to use up my first-round pick, Coach Henson." Hammond waved his hand. Although the 13 draft may not pick any good players, he still doesn't plan to use up the pick so hastily.

"Don't let you spend the draft in vain. I am willing to give Augustine, plus my two-round pick this summer! In this way, you still have a first-round pick, and an extra second-round pick. You can also have DJ Augustin. Most importantly, you can keep Tobias Harris. Help, Mr. Hammond. I really need Livingston, you know, our goal is the championship, and we can't make any mistakes. The draft is not important to us, I I'll give you all. I won't let you suffer, and I owe you a favor." Henson continued to fool around, trying not to let Hammond think about the draft pick.

Hardmond didn't smile and shook his head to refuse, but hesitated for a while.Henson didn't know if the deal would be successful in the end, but he was sure that Hadmon was seriously thinking about it!

"Let's go, Coach Henson, the master is about to give a speech." Hammond did not rush to answer, but extinguished his cigarette and prepared to return to the hall.

"Please first, Mr. Hardmond." Henson respectfully opened the balcony door for Hadmon. There is no rush for this matter, and Hadmon needs to be given some time to think about it.

Anyway, there are not a few hours left for him to think about it.

　There are only 5 monthly tickets left and it will be 400. It is too fast and too hard for you.If it exceeds, tomorrow will be the 5th update, everyone, don't stop, continue to ravage me.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)