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Chapter 260 Embiid Injured?

Although it is the team's general manager's business to trade players.

But because what kind of players are traded can help the team more effectively, how to arrange players' playing time, and tactical design are all in the charge of the head coach, and he is the one who knows best what kind of players the team needs.

Therefore, the general manager will usually negotiate with the head coach for player transactions.
On this day, 76ers general manager Sam Hinch invited head coach Brett Brown to his office to discuss trading Joel Embiid.

Sam Hinch poured a cup of coffee for Brett Brown.

"Hey, Brett! Joel Embiid has performed well during this time, and I believe it has attracted the attention of many teams. Who do you think we should trade with Embiid?"

When Brett Brown picked up the coffee, he said: "How about Anthony Davis? I admire him very much. If he is traded, the team's tactics will be richer!"

Hearing the head coach talk about trading for Anthony Davis, Sam Hinch rolled his eyes and said, "Hey, man, I know Davis is great. But unless the owner of the Pelicans has Alzheimer's, Davis is It's impossible to come to the 76ers. Can you talk about a more realistic candidate? After all, he will be your subordinate!"

Of course Brett Brown knew that it was impossible for Davis to come, he just wanted to liven up the atmosphere.

Putting down his cup, Brett Brown said seriously, "Dude, I'm mainly in charge of the game, and I don't know much about the specific market conditions of the players in the league. Even if I raise someone who is more suitable, I may not be able to trade them back. So it is still Let me tell you first, if Embiid is traded, we are most likely to get back those insiders!"

Sam Hinch nodded and said, "Okay, you don't have to consider the best insiders like Anthony Davis and Whiteside. Now there is hope for the insider to come back, and the first one is DeMarcus of the Kings. .Cousins. He and the head coach fell out again, and I heard that the Kings can't wait to send him now..."

"Wait, you said DeMarcus Cousins! Dude, don't think about this guy. That guy is a coach killer. I don't think I have the ability to train that guy with rage!" Brett cried Brown hastily.

Sam Hinch shrugged and said, "Well, to be honest. I also think that trading him will turn the 76ers upside down! It's a pity that his offense... If Cousins ​​is excluded, that would be more appropriate It’s Dwight Howard of the Eagles and Brook Lopez of the Nets. Both the Eagles and the Nets are interested in rebuilding. I believe they will be very interested in Embiid!”

Dwight Howard!Brook Lopez!
Brett Brown was lost in thought when he heard these two names.

These two centers are veterans, and Brett Brown knows their characters and technical characteristics well.

Dwight Howard bounced well when he was young, but as he got older, his state was not as good as before.But the foundation is still there, grabbing 10+ rebounds per game is not a problem.The problem is that his skills are very rough, and he tends to be a defensive center. After coming to the 76ers, how long can he maintain his state?
Brook Lopez and Dwight Howard are just the opposite. This guy has a solid scoring method inside and can even pull outside to shoot three-pointers.The disadvantage is that the defense is not good, and the rebound protection has not been done very well.After he comes to the team, will the team's inside line become a colander?
Do you want to choose one of them?

Brett Brown was very hesitant.

If you can combine their respective advantages together, then there is no need to hesitate at all.

It's a pity that apart from being a little older, these two guys have the same obvious shortcomings and advantages.

Brett Brown looked at Sam Hinch and asked, "Are there any other candidates?"

Sam Hinch hesitated for a moment and said, "The rest of the center forwards are basically average, and they're pretty much the same. Well, there is one candidate. But that guy is a bit more troublesome, and he may not be sure that he can be traded to the other party!"

Brett Brown asked curiously, "Who?"

"Rudy Gobert of the Jazz! The Jazz also value Gobert, and just signed him a four-year contract worth 1.02 million last year. And more importantly, if he is traded, we will not be able to Keep Noel. When Zhang Zifeng renews his contract in 2018, the team may have to pay a luxury tax!" Sam Hinch said.

Hearing the name Rudy Gobert, Brett Brown's eyes lit up.

Although Rudy Gobert's low-post offensive skills still need to be honed, but he has excellent athletic ability, active defense, and is a gatekeeper for inside defense.

If there are Rudy Gobert and Ibaka guarding the interior, the 76ers' interior will definitely become a penalty area for each team.

In an instant, Brett Brown made up his mind and said, "Man, I don't care about the team's salary. This is your headache! Dwight Howard was fine a few years ago, but his state has declined in recent years , I think the risk of trading him is too high. Gobert is the most suitable for this team. So if you want to trade Embiid, you should trade Gobert. Otherwise, it is better to keep Embiid, Let him and Zhang Zifeng get used to each other slowly!"

Sam Hinch said, "Well, I understand what you mean, I will try my best to trade for Gobert. It's just that Embiid won't be able to keep it, and his agent is too greedy. He has played less than 1.12 games and still has potential injuries. He even dared to offer a four-year contract extension of [-] million. It's a big mouth! If Gobert can't be traded, I have no choice but to choose Brook Lopez There are a few of them. However, if they are traded, I will definitely ask the other party to provide next year's draft picks, otherwise we will suffer too much!"

Brett Brown nodded and said, "Then the transaction will get rid of you!"

When Sam Hinch sent Brett Brown out of the office, he said, "Okay, I will let you know as soon as I have any further news!"

Back in the office, Sam Hinch yelled to his assistant as soon as he sat down, "Jones, get me the call from Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor!"

"Yes, sir!" Jones called immediately, and soon after he called, "Kevin Line 1!"

Sam Hinch pressed the answer button, "Hey, Kevin! This is Sam."

Kevin O'Connor's voice sounded on the other end of the phone, "Sam, what's the matter?"

Sam Hinch tried to keep his tone as flat as possible and said, "Listen, my team needs some help defensively!"

Kevin O'Connor said, "Okay, what can you offer?"

Sam Hinch: "I could trade Joel Embiid for this!"

Kevin O'Connor, a little surprised, said, "Joel Embiid! Really?"

Sam Hinch said, "Of course it's true, who do you want to exchange with me?"

Kevin O'Connor said, "What? Oh, let me think about it! How about Trey Lyles?"

Sam Hinch immediately objected, "No way. Dude, can you be a little sincere?"

Kevin O'Connor thought for a while and said, "I would like to send Derek Favors, he is a guy with outstanding physical fitness, a big man who can play multiple positions, and is a terminator on the defensive end!"

"Man, let's not go around in circles. I want Drew Gobert! As long as you are willing to take Drew Gobert, we are willing to trade Embiid!" Sam Hinch shouted.

It really is Drew Gobert!
When Sam Hinch said he wanted to trade Embiid, Kevin O'Connor immediately thought of trading Drew Gobert.

Kevin O'Connor shook his head and said, "Sam, why do I feel like you're taking advantage of me?"

Sam Hinch said, "I didn't, it was you who took advantage. Haven't you seen how good Embiid is during this time? He has excellent athletic ability and is a complete offensive chain. With him joining, it will be better Help Hayward open up space!"

Kevin O'Connor asked, "What did Embiid do, get hurt?"

Sam Hinch replied immediately, "No, he was definitely not injured. If you don't believe me, you can watch tomorrow's game. His performance will make you fall in love with him!"

Kevin O'Connor asked, "Okay, man. Let me be straight, why do you want to trade Embiid. Why?"

Sam Hinch explained, "We need to rebuild around Zhang Zifeng, not Embiid. So we want to send him away!"

Kevin O'Connor said, "Our Jazz will also have Hayward as the core. Trading Embiid is not a hidden danger!"

Sam Hinch despised Kevin O'Connor in his heart, and said: "I know, but I heard that Hayward has always wanted to leave the Jazz. He wants to go to a team that can win the championship. Once Hayward leaves, The Jazz can stay. Drew Gobert is good defensively, but his offense is a problem. He doesn't have enough strength to be the core of a team. But Embiid is different, if it weren't for Zhang Zifeng in our team , Embiid is definitely worth rebuilding around him. We traded two teams, we got Drew Gobert, strengthened the team's defense. You Jazz have a real core of the team. Trust me, Joel. The future is definitely bright for Embiid!"

When Sam Hinch pointed out the news that Hayward was leaving, Kevin O'Connor felt melancholy.

Utah is not a big city, and it has always been difficult to keep those big stars.

Even though Hayward is the star that the Jazz have worked hard to cultivate, but after Hayward grows up, he still wants to leave.

Just like what Sam Hinch said, once Hayward leaves, it will be difficult for Drew Gobert, a defensive center, to become the core of reconstruction.

Kevin O'Connor has also seen Embiid's game, which is definitely a rough jade.

As long as it is polished for a few years, it will definitely shine brightly.

Kevin O'Connor definitely agrees with Sam Hinch's reason for the trade.If it were me, I would also choose to trade Embiid, leaving the cornucopia of Zhang Zifeng.

Kevin O'Connor has basically agreed to the deal in his heart, but he still needs to discuss it with the team's head coach.

Kevin O'Connor said, "I need to think about it!"

Hearing what Kevin O'Connor said, Sam Hinch knew that the matter was likely to happen, and said with a smile: "Okay, you should think about it carefully, our deal is definitely a win-win choice!"

After putting down the phone, Sam Hinch made a call to Brett Brown and said: "Embiid's trade of Gobert should be possible, but you don't need to tell others about it for the time being. Please pay attention to control Embiid. De's playing time, I hope he will be healthy when he goes to the Jazz for a physical examination!"

Brett Brown nodded and said, "Well, I see. I know what to do!"

After talking on the phone with Brett Brown, Sam Hinch had a headache.

Drew Gobert was traded. In 2018, his annual salary was about 2500 million. At that time, Ibaka's annual salary was 1500 million, and Grant's annual salary was 1200 million+.

Although Rondo is only signed for two years now, if the contract is renewed, I am afraid it will cost 1200 million+.

The combined salary of other role players is about 2000 million+ million.

A few of them add up to 8400 million+.

Coupled with Zhang Zifeng's 3000 million maximum salary, the team's salary will reach 1.14+ million.

I don't know what the salary cap will be, and what is the luxury tax threshold?

I hope that the luxury tax threshold will not be exceeded by then!
When Sam Hinch had a headache, how to control the team's salary and avoid the luxury tax. The 76ers continue their journey.

On January 1, the 05ers played against the Portland Trail Blazers at home.

The Trail Blazers adjusted the starting lineup, and Turner and Feng Lai started together.

利拉德开赛后就独得9分，他率队以13-6的攻击波开局。张子枫和朗多联手砍下7分追平，利拉德保持攻击性又拿下7分，他带领球队打出9-0的小高潮再次拉开比分。

Zhang Zifeng made another three-pointer to stop the team from bleeding. McCollum took over the offense and scored 7 points in a row. The Trail Blazers ended the first quarter with a 33-22 lead of 11 points.

Lillard scored 16 points in a single quarter, and Zhang Zifeng scored 10 points.

After the start of the second quarter, the two teams came and went, and the score increased alternately. McCollum hit a three-pointer, Embiid made two free throws, and the 4ers chased to 55-76 at 38 minutes and 45 seconds before halftime.

Lillard responded with 3 points, and he led the team to score 7 points in a row to open the score.

Zhang Zifeng hit back with a three-pointer, McCollum made a dunk, Lillard made a jump shot, and the Trail Blazers led 56-48 by 8 points at halftime.

开拓者队的利拉德上半场得到20分，麦科勒姆得到11分；76人队的张子枫得到13分，恩比德得到10分。

Zhang Zifeng scored 2 consecutive three-pointers to start the third quarter, and the 76ers narrowed the gap to single digits.

普拉姆利跳投命中，恩比德连得4分，朗多和格兰特分别投中三分，第三节还有4分45秒时76人队追至61-62。

利拉德两罚全中，张子枫打3分成功，诺尔两罚全中，76人队在第三节还有2分钟时以68-65反超3分。

Aminu and McCollum made three-pointers respectively, helping the Trail Blazers to regain the lead by 71 point 70-1.

Just as the 76ers were about to counterattack, Joel Embiid received a pass, went inside and hit Plumlee with his knee after a one-handed dunk.

Seeing Embiid on the ground clutching his knees terrified the Sixers, especially head coach Brett Brown and general manager Sam Hinch.

Don't joke, I was just about to trade you.Are you injured?

(End of this chapter)