Anthony the Reborn

Chapter 89 Three-Party Transaction for Reinforcement
"Ahem..." Hearing O'Connor say that he was cheating, Vandeweghe couldn't help coughing, "Kevin, we have a normal transaction..."

"Deal...haha, okay, let's talk about the deal." O'Connor still couldn't hide his smile in his words.

"The main structure of the trade is like this, the Knicks send Mutombo to get Keon Clark and Chris Anderson, and your side sends Keon Clark and Timothy to get Wash Lai. Nader, my side sent Chris Anderson and Wash Leonard, got Mutombo and added head." Vandeweghe said the deal in one breath.

"This... it seems that the salary is not equal. On your side, are you still planning to join the draft pick?" O'Connor pondered for a while, and then asked.

"No, it's like this. Leonard signed a 1 plus 1 contract this season. That is to say, we have the right to renew his contract in advance. We only need to sign a three-year middle class. Now there is no After a few games, there is still a great possibility that Walsh agrees." Vandeweghe explained.

"So..." O'Connor fell into a moment of thought, obviously thinking about Vandeweghe's proposal.

Vandeweghe didn't say anything, but he wasn't worried. It's no secret that Leonard and Anthony had conflicts. Conflicts with the rookies that the team is trying their best to cultivate, it will be a matter of time before they leave. In addition, he is too selfish this season. D'Antoni's style of play is definitely not suitable for D'Antoni's tactical system, but because of this, he has produced good data, with a three-point shooting rate of 300%. Such a player is most suitable as a bargaining chip. A [-] million contract must be a very big temptation for a team like the Jazz that lacks outside shooters, not to mention helping them deal with junk contracts.

"Qiqi, I don't understand something." After a while, O'Connor's voice suddenly came.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"I thought about what you said again, and I found that we were the biggest beneficiaries of this deal. It not only solved the problem of garbage contracts, but also got the three-point shooters the team needed. It can be said that the lineup has been very good. upgrade, but on the other hand, you traded the main shooting guard to me. As far as I know, you only have Barry as a backup on your side. This kind of thankless thing, your purpose is only for a veteran ?”

"Kyle, I won't hide it from you. To be honest, Leonard and Melo, the core of our team, have certain conflicts, so you should also know. Finally, what you said about the substitute position, I also hope that there will be a point in the addition you add."

"Oh? Let me just say, who do you want to add to the head?" O'Connor looked suddenly enlightened.

"Raja Bell."

"Raja?" O'Connor was stunned for a moment. Raja Bell is a free agent signed by the team with a minimum salary this season. He played well in the first few games. It's no wonder that Vandeweghe would play his idea.

Hearing O'Connor's doubts, Vandeweghe didn't give him too much time to think, and then said: "Kyle, Leonard went to your side, Raja doesn't have much playing time, and he alone Non-elective players, I brought them here just to deal with the shortage of players, compared to helping you get rid of garbage contracts, this should be considered a trivial matter, right?"

"Okay, then it's settled. You can settle Walsh's contract earlier, and then trade!" O'Connor no longer hesitated, after all, he could still afford a Raja Bell.

"Okay, I'll settle this right away." Vandeweghe hung up the phone with a smile. After this lap, the three-party deal was considered complete.

After getting rid of Bell, Korver is next. Compared with Bell, Korver's affairs are much simpler. After all, he is a rookie and doesn't have much status. Vandeweghe called Billy King, After paying two fringe men, Marco Pope and Ryan Bowen, Korver also officially became a member of the Nuggets.

After completing the two transactions, Vandeweghe rubbed his temples to relax himself, and then murmured, "Melo, I hope the few people you mentioned can really help the team."

Anthony and Vandeweghe had dinner at the Chinese restaurant they had been to before. During the period, Vandeweghe told him about the progress of the transaction and made him happy. for sure.

In the next two days, D'Antoni trained all the Nuggets players in the arena. Although they defeated the Mavericks in the last game, it obviously had a lot to do with the Mavericks underestimating the enemy, and the Nuggets' running The bang tactic also failed to come out, and it was time to train right now.

Player training is in full swing, and Vandeweghe's team-related transactions are also going step by step.

First, I asked Leonard to discuss the contract, and Leonard signed it happily. He came here for a big contract this season, and now the status of the team is declining. Although the 300 million contract is a little less than expected, But it was more than double his current salary, so he didn't hesitate at all.

Leonard's contract was settled, and other things naturally came naturally. The day after the signing, this three-party deal that can only be regarded as a small ripple in the league was completed. The Nuggets sent a center substitute and two A fringe person ushered in the former All-Star center Mutombo and the unknown Raja Bell, as well as Kyle Korver.

However, Vandeweghe's footsteps did not stop there, to get the experimental bench, he turned his attention to his main target, the Mavericks' Steve Nash.

If you want to trade to Nash, you will definitely not be able to follow the previous method, and there will definitely be many obstacles.

First of all, the executives of the Mavericks will not agree. Although the current Mavericks are newly defeated by the Nuggets, the team's record is still [-] wins and [-] loss, ranking first in the league. It can be said that the chemical reaction is very good. At that time, the team will definitely not be stupid enough to trade the core of the backcourt.

Secondly, Anthony Ye mentioned that the person who holds the decision on the trade is Old Nelson. He is the coach and part-time general manager. Unless the sun comes out to the west, it is obviously unreliable to ask him to trade his lover.

Finally, Nowitzki, Finley and Nash can be said to have played together for several seasons, and they must have formed a good friendship with each other. If Nash is traded away, I believe they will be the first to raise opinions on the management. When the two main players of the team started to quarrel, the high-ranking officials of the Mavericks must have been unable to bear it.

It is safer to sign directly with free agents at the end of the season. Although it may ruin the record of this season, it is a wise move to focus on the long-term.

It's just... Kronko dismissed his suggestion.

Vandeweghe picked up the coffee and was about to take another sip, when he suddenly realized that the cup was already cold, he stood up and walked to the coffee pot, added some hot water into it, and then took a sip, the warm current made his whole body burst comfortable.

Taking a deep breath, Vandeweghe looked out of the window. In the clear blue sky, several unknown white birds were chasing each other there, playing and feeling uncomfortable.

He was watching intently, when a black spot suddenly appeared not far away, and when he approached, it turned out to be a goshawk, which swooped towards the white birds with its teeth and claws.

Vandeweghe tightened his hand holding the coffee cup, turned around, walked back to the table and sat down, and said secretly: "It seems that we can only use some tricks."

He took out the phone book and found the last page, where there were several numbers handwritten in blue pen. He picked the last one of Mingjiao John Smith, picked up the phone and called.

"Hey, John, I'm Kiki, I have something for you to do." Vandeweghe said immediately.

"What's the matter, Qiqi?" Smith's tone was very respectful.

"It's like this, listen carefully. I have reliable news. The owner of the Mavericks is very interested in Dampier of the Warriors. This summer is very likely to offer him an offer. You find a way to talk to Nash's agent Bill. Duffy communicated the same way, secretly, of course, to let him know that the Mavericks may choose to give up the high price to renew him this summer. My purpose is to let Nash down on the management. I know your ability. When you succeed , I will transfer you back to management."

"I see, I must be tight." Smith hung up the phone after finishing speaking.

Vandeweghe was also relieved after making the phone call. John Smith is now a player agent. Although he is not very famous, he also belongs to the agent circle. Of course, this is on the surface, but in fact it is the Nuggets The team puts an eye in the player market, and if this eye is used too much, it will be exposed. If there is no other way, Vandeweghe will not take this step, but for the future of the team and his own job, he only I can take a risk.

After all this is done, the team's replacement is proceeding in an orderly manner. Vandeweghe took another look at the list of players written by Anthony, scanned it, and ruled out Battier, Diaw, and Okur, who are a little difficult to trade. He ended up targeting Gerald Wallace.

Among these individuals, Wallace is almost as easy to trade as Korver.

After locking the target, he pulled out the Nuggets' roster, ticked Jeff Trepagnier and Nikolaos Sgotishvili, and then called the Kings general manager. Pete D'Alessandro's phone call.

"Hey, Pete, do you have a guy named Gerald Wallace on your team, yes, the dude guy, and I have two guys who don't fit in, what? You don't want What? I'll add a draft pick, the second round, don't think about it, yes, yes... Well, then it's settled..."

(End of this chapter)