Paxson immediately contacted Pistons and expressed his intention to trade. As a result, Pistons manager Choudumas refused and said that Rashid was not a seller....しw0.

The departure of Wallace will not have much impact on the Pistons system. Rashid is different. He can't pull the inside line after he goes to the Pistons offensive end. It is easy to find a blue-collar worker in the inside line, but it is difficult to find someone to replace Rashid.

And because of Milicic, Choudumas has the shadow of the second pick. Aldridge's template is Rashid, why not keep Rashid directly?

The Bulls management team discussed for a while. Nowitzki was suitable for the Bulls system, but they all knew that Cuban and Nowitzki had a very harmonious relationship. Although the Mavericks lost to the final this year, they were also very strong and would build a team with Nowitzki as the core.

Skeles made a suggestion. "How about Paul Gasol? The Grizzlies were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for three consecutive years. They will want to rebuild. We will use a potential rookie and chips to exchange for him. The Grizzlies should be tempted. They can spare their salary space and poach people in the free market."

Ivanka responded: "This is OK, I heard that the Grizzlies still want to sell Bathir to exchange for rookies this season, one is training, and two are also. It is likely to be successful."

Furman raised his objection. "Gasol has the strength and will definitely improve the team's strength, but there is a problem. If he comes, we may become a thorn in the league next season."

"Why?" Skeles didn't understand.

"Because the Bulls' core internal and external cores are international players at that time, we have become a special team. The league has affirmed Wang Jun's strength because of the development direction of the league. They have put their long-term goals in China, and the cooperation benefits are very good, but the league cannot give up making local stars famous."

The reactions here were not slow. I immediately understood the truth.

Will the league hope to see two international players as core teams to abuse local stars? Maybe in one season, but in the second season the president will have a headache, the American basketball dominance is gone, and the dignity is trampled on.

At that time, league officials will make some trouble in the playoffs and arrange referees who don’t like Wang Jun. For example, the bald Crawford will be enough for the Bulls.

A good team management must not only consider the situation of the team, but also consider the direction of the league. Just like buying stocks, you will have benefits only if you follow the market closely.

The Nets sent Wang Jun away was also for this consideration. Wang Jun was suspended several times, and the league just cracked down on violence on the court. The boss felt that Wang Jun was not suitable and was cheated. Wang Jun controlled his temper. If he fought again, the league might put him on the blacklist.

Assistant coach Ron Adams didn't speak, and he didn't speak until everyone had no good opinions.

"I have a suggestion, I can try to trade with the Supersonics, in exchange for their second-in-command, Rashad Lewis, swinging at the 3 and 4 positions, good at shooting three-pointers, and he can also score with his skills on his opponent's big guys."

Paxson's eyes lit up immediately.

Skeles was silent for a moment and nodded. "This person is really good, suitable for the team's tactics. He is better than Nosioni in three points, and Lorden is too much."

The team plays small ball tactics, Nosioni often occupies the bottom corner on the left, and although he also scores some three-pointers, his shooting percentage is only 343%. If it were Lewis, it would be like a shotgun replacement, Wang Jun attracts defense, and Lewis's three-point shooting percentage at an open position will never be less than 40%.

Others also agreed that the Bulls needed someone who could open up space. Although Lewis was very thin, his defensive style was similar to that of Lorden and was not suitable for fighting against people, it didn't matter. The team would not arrange for him such difficult jobs to grab people. There is Chandler in defense.

Lewis can play in two positions, and the number 3 and 4 can ensure efficiency. Sharing the playing time with David Lee and Lol Deng, the Bulls' forward line will become very strong.

The best thing is that Lewis, who was selected for the 2005 All-Star Game, had an annual salary of less than 10 million yuan, which was cheaper than Chandler.

Two years of 2007 and 2008 are the players' options, so he can jump out of the contract. If he doesn't play well, the Bulls will do it if they don't renew their contracts, and they can have free salary space to renew their contracts in the future. If they play well, the Bulls will have an extra All-Star.

This is more reliable than cultivating Luo Er Deng. Luo Er Deng cannot shoot three-pointers is a big weakness.

Supersonics lacks an orthodox No. 4 position, which is why they have been unable to play well, and Aldridge will definitely make them tempted.

Paxson contacted the Supersonics manager, proposed a deal, and used the No. 2 sign for Lewis, and took Dalius Sangela.

The two inside players changed one person, and the Supersonics did not agree. Sangaira's data last season was too poor, and the marginal person would definitely not jump out of the contract for the second year. The other party doubted whether he was useful.

The initial intention was reached, and the Supersonics were indeed preparing for a major blood change. Even Ray Allen wanted to send him away just to free up his salary space. It doesn't matter if they exchanged bad contracts, as long as they could meet the minimum wage cap standard.

The Supersonics are brewing huge changes, intending to leave Seattle and move home to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and start over. Their reconstruction will be the most thorough, as long as the newcomer and the upcoming contract, no high-paying one will be allowed.

In two days, the two sides began to bargain.

Supersonics are not interested in Sangela. Hayes's contract expires and cannot become a bargaining chip before renewal. The Bulls still have many non-selling products, so there are not many choices.

As the draft approaches, there is not much time left for both parties to consider, and a decision must be made as soon as possible. Supersonics are interested in Aldridge and quickly put forward the bargaining chips. They want Nosioni, but they don’t need to add cash or anything else. The second-hand draw is very valuable.

Without the Bulls speaking, they took a fancy to Nosioni instead of Lorden because of the contract. Nosioni will expire next season. If you play well, you will definitely be cheaper than Lewis. If you don’t play well, you will let it go.

Lewis jumped out of the contract in 2007. If he executes the contract until 2009 and becomes a completely free man, he will be 30 years old and it will be difficult to sign a high-paying contract. It is just 28 years old, and it can be signed for five or six years. That will be the last big contract in his life, and his condition will inevitably decline.

The Supersonics manager didn't want to delay and knew that he had to hurry up. The Trail Blazers knew that the Bulls were going to "intercept the bells". The manager also called Paxson and wanted to add chips and get the fourth pick to buy Ad. The Supersonics were not interested in Thomas, and the coach didn't like the kind of rough guy who couldn't shoot.

No one in the Bulls management had any objection and thought it was feasible. Paxson made the decision and the deal was settled.

Unless there is an accident in the No. 1 pick and the Raptors do not choose Bagnani, there will be variables. Since Aldridge lost in NCAA, Bagnani is now the highest rating, and the No. 1 pick is almost reserved.

The Supersonics got the two players he wanted, almost completed the reconstruction, and only left Ray Allen to send away.

Wang Jun will get good news soon, and the Bulls will become stronger next season.

Other teams are in trouble. Wang Jun, Lewis, and Hinrich are all very capable of three-pointers, all with a shooting percentage of more than 40%. As long as they are not abnormal, the Bulls' firepower outside will be the best in the league.

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Chapter completed!