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Chapter 161 No.30 Four Are you interested in coming to the Mavericks?
Brown heard, bowed his head and pondered the pros and cons of the deal.

Smith's physical fitness can't be said. When he was in the Atlanta Hawks, he was even the Eagle King who could be compared with James.

Last season, Josh Smith signed with the Rockets after being laid off by the Pistons.Josh Smith has become an important force for the Rockets on the bench, still averaging 12 points and 6 rebounds per game.

In the second round of the playoffs of the 14-15 season, Josh Smith made the Rockets win three consecutive victories after starting the top, and reversed the Clippers, becoming the most important factor in the series.

These all prove that his strength still exists.

During the 2015 offseason, Josh Smith gave up the Rockets' higher offer and chose to join the Clippers with a basic salary.

At that time, Smith said that compared with money, victory and championships are his pursuit.

Now that the season has not passed halfway, he has been hidden by the Clippers, which is also embarrassing.

The Pistons waived Josh Smith in 2014, and the Clippers hid him this season, which proves that Smith's character and style of play are a big problem.

Now the team has a good atmosphere. Under the leadership of Zhang Zifeng, although there are some problems, everything is developing for the better.

In the end do not want to trade for Smith?
Although on the books, the arrival of Smith will strengthen the team's power forward position.

But will his arrival become a poisonous bag for the team?Will it detonate the team locker room?
It's a big bet, and Brown is hesitating.

If you want to trade Smith, who will you trade with?
Thinking of the list on the team's roster, Cannan, Covington, Holmes...

Except for Zhang Zifeng and Embiid, none of them are for sale, and it seems that they can all be traded.

Brett Brown is very conflicted, do not know whether to change Smith.

Brett Brown couldn't decide for a moment, he thought for a while and said, "I think we should ask Jack for his opinion?"

Sam Xinqi thought that Zhang Zifeng is now the cornerstone of the team, so he should listen to Zhang Zifeng's thoughts.

Otherwise, Zhang Zifeng doesn't like Smith, and then he will be exchanged with Smith, which will make Zhang Zifeng unhappy and ask for a deal.

Not to mention that the fans of the 76ers will definitely ask him to step down, I am afraid that even the team owner will let him go.

Sam Hinch nodded and said, "Then you should consult Jack as soon as possible to see what he thinks, and then tell me so that I can make the next step!"

Brown said, "Yeah!"

The next morning, Brett Brown came to the training hall early and saw Zhang Zifeng.It can be seen that he has been training for a long time, and his whole body is soaked as if he was just salvaged from the river.

Brown shouted: "Jack, come here, I want to consult you!"

Zhang Zifeng was a little curious about what the head coach was looking for, so he quickly put down the basketball in his hand and ran over. "Mr. Brown, what do you want me for?"

Brett Brown looked at Zhang Zifeng and said, "Now the Clippers are preparing to sell Josh Smith. Jack, what do you think of Smith, do you think the team needs to trade him back?"

Trade Smith!
Trade Smith for what?
Strengthen the team?

Or are you going to focus on the inside line?

Or is it preparing for Embiid's return from injury next season?
Who to trade with?
What should I do with Smith if I trade him over?
Can Smith help the team?
……

Hearing that the team was going to trade Smith, many thoughts flashed through Zhang Zifeng's mind, and he forgot to answer Brown's question for a while.

Seeing Zhang Zifeng's silence, Brown was afraid that he might misunderstand, and hurriedly explained, "The team will insist on building the team with you as the core. You are the cornerstone of the team and the leader of the team. So we want to hear your opinion. We Talk about trading Smith to build a solid defensive team, you know, at the power forward position is our weak spot. Yesterday's game, neither Holmes nor Covington could contain Aldridge. If it wasn't for you at the end Stand up all the time, as long as the team loses. Once or twice is okay, but the team can't rely on you to work like this every time. It's not good for the team, and it's not good for you!"

"Oh!" Zhang Zifeng calmed down somewhat after hearing Brett Brown's explanation.

But Zhang Zifeng still can't believe Brown's words completely. After all, the NBA is a big shopping mall, and he is just a commodity in it. Trade off yourself.

Thinking of this, Zhang Zifeng pondered for a while and said, "Smith is a capable player, but his character and style of play need to be changed, otherwise it may affect the team."

Seeing that Zhang Zifeng does not object to Smith, he is only worried about whether he can integrate into the team and whether he will threaten his team status.

Brown knew how to choose, he nodded and said, "You are right, we will consider this point clearly. However, Jack, if the team trades for Smith, you, the boss of the team, need your help to let him integrate as soon as possible." The team, only if he integrates into the team, can we go further!"

Hearing that Brett Brown would still insist on focusing on himself, Zhang Zifeng nodded and said, "I will, don't worry!"

"Okay, but the deal hasn't been completed yet, I hope you can keep this news for the time being. When the deal is confirmed, the team will notify you as soon as possible!" Brown said.

"Well, I understand!" Zhang Zifeng agreed.

In the Los Angeles Clippers office that day, Rivers asked in surprise, "They want Smith, don't they?"

The team general manager Dave Wall replied, "Yes, but they are only willing to offer the signing rights of Alturas Gudaitis!"

"The season has just started. If Smith is willing to give in, he will be a good substitute for Griffin. It's just his damn character..." Rivers said to himself, clutching his forehead.

Soon Rivers raised his head and said, "Wait a little longer and see if Smith will give in. After all, our goal this season is to hit the championship. If Smith can integrate into the team, it will bring us a lot of help. But we can't directly reject them, there must be room for delay. You think of a way, want to delay it. Look at Smith's attitude!"

"Okay, I'll figure it out!" Dave Wall said.

Rivers replied, "Well, go to work!"

After answering the call from Dave Wall, Sam Hinch said to Brown, "They say Smith is an important member of their team, and they have no intention of trading him for the time being!"

"Temporary! Do they still expect that guy Smith to give in? Just dream! Leave them alone, we will be more patient with them. I'm afraid they will ask us to trade!" Brown said dissatisfied.

Sam Hinch nodded in agreement, "However, we can't be so passive. We can consider other teams to see if there are any suitable power forwards. We need to strengthen the power forward."

There is no impenetrable wall in the world, and the Clippers were dissatisfied with Smith, and news of their intention to trade him quickly spread throughout the management of various clubs in the league.

Although many teams have concerns about Smith's character, there are still many teams that are very interested in him, such as the Rockets of Smith's former club.

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey called the Clippers as soon as he heard the news.

But budget-minded Daryl Morey is only willing to give Marty René (currently playing in Italy) the right to sign, and then wants to get Josh Smith, some cash, and Celcie Rschuck from the Clippers. (currently playing in Spain) signing rights.

Hearing Daryl Morey's trade request, Dave Wall hung up the phone in anger.

The Clippers wanted to use Smith's deal to get more valuable players, but other teams saw that the Clippers were eager to sell Smith, and they all sat back and bargained.

No matter what the two sides talked about, Smith's deal was stranded for a while.

Smith's deal stalled, but the world doesn't stop with one deal.

On November 2015, 11, the 17ers will host the Wells Fargo Center to face the Dallas Mavericks.

In the 2011-12 season, the Mavericks chased the "big fish" in the free market in the summer of 2012 in order to free up salary space, letting go of Tyson Chandler, Jose Barea, Deshaun Stevenson and Caron · Butler, his strength has been greatly reduced.

This summer, he was put together by Jordan. Originally, DeAndre Jordan had reached a verbal signing agreement with the owner of the Mavericks, Cuban. He will accept the 4-year $8000 million contract provided by the Mavericks.

But as the saying goes, you can't take what you promise verbally, just listen to it.

Overnight, DeAndre Jordan suddenly turned his face and refused to recognize anyone. He stayed behind closed doors with the Clippers and refused to see Cuban.Then DeAndre Jordan signed a four-year, $4 million contract with the Clippers.

DeAndre Jordan's release of pigeons made the Mavericks lose their targets in the transfer market at once, because all the free agents that can be pursued at this time have their next homes.

The Mavericks had no choice but to start filing. They traded for Pachulia from the Bucks. Afterwards, Dumbert and McGee, who were signed one after another, were waived and injured. Only Pachulia was left on the inside of the Mavericks. A Zhengyin center forward.

Although because of the poor performance in the transaction, the Mavericks fell from the top teams.

But as long as the German chariot Nowitzki is still there, the Mavericks will not be a team that is slaughtered.

Nowitzki is still averaging 21.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season.Under the leadership of Nowitzki, the Mavericks still achieved a good record of 6 wins and [-] losses.

The game has not yet officially started, and fans have entered the stadium one after another.

The players of the two teams were warming up. Just when Zhang Zifeng made a three-pointer in his own half, a voice rang in his ears, "Hey, Jack! Don't mind if I call you that!"

Zhang Zifeng turned his head to see Nowitzki, and quickly replied, "Of course it's no problem. Dirk, it's nice to meet you!"

Nowitzki smiled and said: "You have performed very well this season, you know. In this summer's draft, the Mavericks really want to sign you. But your pick is too high, and we have no chance at all. . Jack, are you interested in coming to the Mavericks?"

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