I really just want to strike

This summer, the Lakers will not choose to re-sign Whiteside.

Although it seems a pity to let go of a center with a level of tens of millions...

But because the Lakers will complete contract extensions with Rondo, Su Feng, and Kobe this summer...

So Kupchak rejected the proposal that his assistant team hoped that he could persuade Whiteside to sign first and then trade.

In the NBA, the premise of signing first and then changing must be that both parties to the transaction can meet the corresponding salary rules of the NBA.

Therefore, in Kupchak's view, those members of the Wuhu uniform team who are reluctant to part with this and that are like a group of idiots in terms of structure.

Especially the guy Jenny Basian calls Rob Pelinka by her side.

In Kupchak's view, if Aunt Jenny was really in charge back then, then this Tie Hanhan named Pelinka still doesn't know how to overdraw the future of the Lakers!

Right now, it is gratifying to give up Whiteside.

But because Whiteside itself is a dispensable tasteless rib for the current Lakers.

Therefore, in Kupchak's view, only by giving up first can we get something.

"Now, it's time to show real skills!" This day, looking at the little note Fenghuang left for him, Kupchak murmured to himself after taking a deep breath.

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Chapter 872 The strongest general manager, an unprecedented contract renewal ceremony!

On July 7, as soon as the free agent market opened, Kupchak was the first to call the Timberwolves uniform team.

Adhering to the original intention of being helpful and good to everyone, on the phone, Kupchak proposed a deal to the Wolves that they could not refuse.

"Are you really willing to trade Bojan and Nick to us?"

On the morning of the 1st, after repeatedly confirming to the Lakers the bargaining chips they were willing to provide for themselves, the Wolves management was stunned.

Because they just can't understand...

Why are the Lakers so generous this time!

As a well-respected organizational forward in the industry, don’t look at Bogdanovic’s averages of only 8.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game for the Lakers last season...

But because Bogdanovic's data is played in a top team like the Lakers, his trade value and future appreciation space are naturally not comparable to those players who have produced luxurious data in bad teams.

"If you give him enough possessions, I think he can average '18+5+5' per game!"

After the Timberwolves uniform team informed the Lakers of their intention to send Bogdanovic to Minnesota, the current Wolves coach Philip Saunders immediately realized the value of the deal for the Timberwolves.

"Next season, Xiao Su (Wiggins' nickname) still needs time to practice.

He just needs a perimeter partner who can handle the ball to help him handle it. .

Bojan is perfect for this role! After forcibly suppressing the excitement in his heart, Sanders said to the Wolves uniform team.

"What about Nick (Young)?" the Wolves uniform asked.

Last season, due to the fierce competition within the Lakers...

In addition, when playing, it will always affect the efficiency of Su Feng, Kobe, and Rondo in collecting data...

So apart from winning a championship ring with the Lakers, Yang Shaoxia can only play as a "hot chicken player" in the Lakers team responsible for playing "hot chicken time" most of the time.

However, Sanders is also very optimistic about Nick Young's development in the Timberwolves.

Because Sanders, who OB'd the Lakers playoffs all the way, knows very well that the Lakers' second team can even beat most teams in today's league.

"Nick can't just look at his numbers from last season.

Now, we just lack a player on the bench who can grab points like Nick! "Facing the question raised by the Wolves uniform team, Saunders answered in this way.

In fact, the reason why Sanders is optimistic about Nick Young...

It is mainly related to his coaching Nick Young during the Wizards period.

In the 10/11 season, under Sanders, Nick Young averaged 17.8 points per game for the team, and his overall shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage reached 44.8% and 39.7%, respectively. He was the top scorer of the Wizards at that time. (Note ①)

"Wait, are the Lakers really willing to trade Bojan and Nick to us? Who do they want on our side?" Sanders, who suddenly remembered something on the phone, hurriedly asked the Wolves uniform team.

"They don't want anyone.

Just one of our first-round picks. "The Wolves uniform team replied.

"A first-round pick? They think it's pretty good!

Next season we will definitely continue to re-build (bad) and want our first-round pick next year, even if Bo Yang and Nick are suitable for us, it is impossible! "Sanders, who felt suddenly awakened from the dream, said to the Wolves uniform team.

"No, they're not looking for our first-round pick for next year.

It's from 2017. "On the phone, the Wolves uniform team continued.

Sanders: "!!!"

Lying down!

It turns out that there is really such a good thing as a pie in the sky?

Although since the Timberwolves became the Huskies...

In some years, the Wolves can even exchange a dozen worthless superstars like Howard.

But in Sanders' view, after the Lakers traded Bogdanovic and Nick Young to the Timberwolves, adding Rubio and Wiggins...

The Timberwolves only need to rebuild for another year, and they will be able to re-attack the playoffs in the 16/17 season at the latest.

so......

After figuring out what the Lakers want from the Timberwolves...

Sanders almost didn't think about it, so he said to the Wolves uniform team on the phone: "Accept this deal! Since the Lakers take care of us so much, then we can't waste their hard work, can we?"

Great work, Big Brother Lakers!

It is indeed a team that has some relationship with Minnesota in history!

Look at the pattern of the Lakers!

Even if I am rich, I haven't forgotten my little brother who is still poor in my hometown!

"Do you need to add top-three protection to this first-round pick?" Los Angeles, before officially deciding to trade with the Timberwolves, Kupchak wanted to get it.

"Hey, Mickey, you look down on us too much, don't you? Under Xiao Su's leadership, we may still compete with you for the Western Conference championship in 17!

What top three protections?We are all our own people, so why be so polite! "On the phone, the Wolves team, who felt underestimated by Kupchak, said.

So that's it.

Because the Timberwolves' salary space can just eat the contracts of Bogdanovic and Nick Young, the Lakers' first deal this summer was quickly settled.

After sending Bogdanovic and Nick Young, the Lakers traded back the Wolves' 2017 first-round pick from the Timberwolves.

Online, for the Lakers' deal, the media generally believe that this is a sign that the Lakers are about to start slimming down the team lineup.

After all, the upcoming new super luxury tax penalties...

In everyone's opinion, even a giant like the Lakers will inevitably feel pain.

And the Timberwolves, who successfully "robbed" the Lakers, got the A-level trade score that the Timberwolves uniform team hadn't gotten for a long time.

no doubt.

If you don't look at it with the eyes of time travel...

No one can refuse this deal.

But at this moment, Kupchak, who has already firmly believed in Su Feng's vision, believes that this wolf lottery in 2017 will definitely become the lore of his general manager career!

"Stop kidding, rebuild in a short period of time?

Let alone three years, even if you give them another five years, they won't be able to do it!

It seems that the lineup of Xiaosu, Ricky, Bogdanovic plus a substitute and Nick Young is very beautiful...

But as far as the Timberwolves' rotten corporate culture...

They are unlikely to usher in a revival in the short term. "Before, when I was analyzing the future of the Timberwolves to Kupchak, I saw Su Feng say so.

"If we asked them for a first-round pick in 2015 or 2016.

They certainly won't say yes.

Because next season, they will definitely continue to perform poorly.

And 16 years...

In their view, even if they rebuild smoothly, they are likely to get a higher pick in 16.

So the 2017 first-round pick is our real goal. "

In this life, the reason why Su Feng is sure that Timberwolves will die for a long time.

The main reason is that this year's No. [-] pick was directly awarded to the Timberwolves by the NBA.

So Su Feng knew very well that Mark, who had inherited Stern's balancing method, would definitely not be able to award the No. [-] pick to the Timberwolves next year.

Therefore, without Towns, plus Butler is still living so comfortably in the Warriors...

Relying on Wiggins and Lu Yizhong alone...

As long as this Timberwolves can rise up, Su Feng will be the first to chop off his head and give it to Kobe to play basketball.

In addition, on the surface, the Lakers, who lost two generals in a row, are at a loss.

But when Bogdanovic decided to leave and Nick Young was a piece of shit for the Lakers...

Being able to use two people the Lakers no longer need to get back a draft pick that is very likely to be a top-three pick in the future...

One thing to say...

From Su Feng's point of view, the Lakers couldn't possibly have a more lucrative deal this summer.

Although Su Feng admitted that he did have an element of gambling in this transaction.

But because the Timberwolves are at the table with the Lakers this time...

So to paraphrase the words of boss Joe, the "God of Gamblers":

Only a fool would not choose Stud!

On the 1st, Bogdanovic and Nick Young were sent away. According to Su Feng's suggestion, Kupchak immediately contacted Boris Diaw and Sean Battier who became his own this summer.

The former can make up for the vacancy that the Lakers need a backup point forward after Bogdanovic leaves.

Moreover, it can also play a role in teaching young appointment teachers.

The latter, despite being 35 years old, but in limited playing time, Battier's defensive experience and three-pointers can help the Lakers improve their bench strength.

Of course, the most important thing is...

These two veterans who are willing to only take a basic salary can help the Lakers further release salary space.

Cheap and practical.

In addition, they are very eager for the championship.

Therefore, Diaw and Battier are undoubtedly the best choices for the team this summer for the Lakers, who are increasingly lacking in motivation.

And in the process of communicating with Dior and Shane Battier's agents...

Kupchak encountered almost no obstacles, so he signed the two with a two-year veteran's basic salary and a one-year veteran's basic salary.

In this life, because when Dior joined the Raptors, Su Feng had fled to Miami, so this man named "Hang" regrettably missed the opportunity to join forces with Feng Huang.

For the 32-year-old Diaw, his only thought at the moment is to retire with a championship ring.

Therefore, he could not refuse Kupchak's offer to him.

And Battier is even worse...

Because he dedicated the most precious peak period of his career to the Trail Blazers that ended in failure...

In addition, Battier has never been teammates with Xiao Yao in this life, so his popularity in China is not enough to make the Chinese sneaker factory offer him a contract that can increase his extra income...

Therefore, when he was nicknamed "The Big Boss" in this life, when he learned that the Lakers were willing to provide him with a one-year basic salary for a veteran...

Originally thinking about whether to retire, he immediately walked back to the training ground with the basketball in his arms.

Retire...retire for a while!

Don't you see, did Garnett, who has cheated him for most of his life, get a championship ring with the Lakers?