Chapter 341 [No One Cannot Be Traded]
Seeing Thorne, Bruce said depressedly: "I think the team needs to make a trade. It's best to change the star as soon as possible. We must make the playoffs this season. Do you have any good ideas?"
Thorn froze for a moment, then sighed: "Boss, the scouts and I have studied the situation in the free market, and there are no strong players. We have no attractive bargaining chips, and it is impossible to exchange for big names."
Bruce didn't give up, covered his forehead and said, "Is there not one? If there is no trade, how will this lineup win?"
Thorne wanted to tell him that of course he couldn't win.
The core players are all injured, and the first point of attack in the team is Eric Williams. It is hard to imagine that this is the lineup of the defending champion. The team's defense is even worse, and the fourth quarter usually enters garbage time.
The media mentioned the Nets and made them a laughing stock.
Fortunately, Kenyon Martin played poorly in the Nuggets, averaging only 14 points and 7 rebounds per game. The Nuggets' luxury lineup started the game with 8 wins and 6 losses.
If Martin played well in the Nuggets and had the statistics of the finals mvp, the Nets management would cry.
Another player sent away, Kittles, played as a substitute for the Clippers and averaged only 6.7 points per game.
The Clippers are different from the Nets, because Brand did not arrange a three-point tactic, which is not suitable for Kittles at all. He himself rested for a summer vacation without practicing, and his condition is no longer good.
Because the Nets avoided a bad contract, Bruce was spared internal injuries.
Thorne thought for a while, and said seriously: "Boss, I think two people may be traded to the Nets, and it doesn't need to cost much."
"Who?"
"The first is Chris Kaman of the Clippers. This big man is not reused in the Clippers, but he partnered very well with Wang Jun in college. He can shoot mid-range shots and defend. He is a good tank. If Trade him to the Nets, the interior can better open up space, and Kidd is good at cooperating with such players."
In Thorn's vision, Kaman partnered with Krstic, and both big men could shoot, and if Wang Jun, Jefferson, and Kidd were all there. It's just like a tiger with wings added, and the offense of the five players is not bad.
With such a starting lineup, the Nets are still very competitive in the playoffs.
Kaman's starting position in the Clippers is unstable,
The average is only 8 points and 6 rebounds per game. It doesn't take much to exchange for it. He is very young and has great potential.
But Bruce denied it with one word, and was very angry. "Do you want Wang Jun to form a clique earlier and take away Kidd's core position? Are you not used to him enough? Or do you want to turn the Nets into a gangster? Kaman looks unsafe people."
Kaman sneezes wildly. Once again fell on the appearance. If it weren't for his flowing long hair, embarrassing beard, and evil facial features, he might have become the starter long ago.
Not many fans enjoy watching Mad Men play. Ben Wallace is an exception, but Big Ben is a defensive champion, and Kaman just looks like a defensive champion. In fact, the attack is strong and the defense is weak.
Bruce asked, "Who's the other one?"
"Vince Carter." Thorne explained: "In 2001, Carter renewed his contract with the Raptors for 88 million U.S. dollars for 6 years. In 2002, he underwent left knee surgery. After that, his state declined, and the Raptors had a poor record this season. Think Gotta trade him, but we don't have a shortage of swing players. As long as Wang and Richard are around, we don't need him."
Bruce pondered for a moment, then slapped the table and said, "Just him, negotiate with the Raptors, and try to trade him without hurting the bones."
Thorne thought it was a bad idea. "But our team already has three outstanding swingmen. Carter is here, how can Korver have a chance to play?"
Bruce shook his head and said with a smile: "Then send the two swingmen away. The Raptors can't just want insiders, right? We also have enough salary space in our team. Carter doesn't have to pay the luxury tax when he comes."
"But the distribution of the ball is not easy. Who will be the main attacker among Jefferson, Wang Jun, and Carter?" Thorne still felt that something was wrong.
If other teams recruit Carter into the team, they will take advantage of it. The Nets have great hidden dangers.
Bruce knocked on the table twice, and said angrily: "Jefferson is seriously injured now, and he won't be able to play until April at the earliest. Will he be able to recover immediately? Are we going to make the playoffs?"
Thorn sighed: "Just to make the playoffs, I don't think it's worth it. If Wang Jun renews his contract in the summer, three high-salary swingmen, plus Kidd, will have an annual salary of 40 million, all of which are outsiders." Happening."
Bruce is confident: "Isn't there an Arenas clause? Wang Jun's salary will not be high in the first two years. We can trade him after two years. At that time, we don't need to change anyone. We need draft rights and cash, and we don't have to pay extravagant wages." Tax."
Thorne sighed and said nothing.
The boss knows money in his head, so he doesn't talk about feelings. With such a boss, it will be difficult for the Nets to win the championship.
Jefferson and Carter obviously overlap in position, and they are both playing fast breaks and holding the ball to exert their power. Should they take turns attacking with the ball?
Wang Jun is good at playing off the ball, but he takes a lot of shots.
Wang Jun will definitely not be happy when Carter comes to split the ball. If Wang Jun suppresses Carter, as a few All-Stars, Carter will definitely not be happy either. It would be nice if they didn't fight.
From the perspective of the team lineup, this is a very sb plan. But from the perspective of making money, Carter can indeed attract fans, and may help the team reach the playoffs, which is an excellent immediate combat power.
When Jefferson comes back, he may have to play a guest power forward, otherwise the three major swingmen can only play about 30 minutes. Next season at the latest, Thorne feels he has to break them up.
Thorne had to listen to the boss and immediately started negotiations with Raptors manager Babcock.
The two sides immediately reached a preliminary intention, but the exchange has not yet been determined. The Raptors have no strong insiders except Bosh. They hope that the Nets will send three insiders plus two first-round picks.
In this way, the Nets have no one to use inside, and of course they can't agree. Thorne's proposal is to send two insiders, two outsiders, and a draft pick.
The two sides began to bargain, Carter's current transaction value is not big, other teams have also contacted the Raptors, and the bargaining chips given are not as good as the Nets.
Before the start of the 2004-05 season, Carter said in an interview with the "Toronto Star": "Now is the time to announce the truth. I hope to be exchanged and leave the team."
At the same time, he published an open letter to fans on his personal official website, saying that he could no longer wait for the Raptors to rebuild.
Recently, fans booed Carter at the Raptors' home court. Everyone knows that he and the Raptors have changed from a passionate love that was in harmony with each other to a gritted hostility.
The ambivalence between the two sides is like a wine barrel that has been shot through, and there is no way to make up or stop it. In the eyes of the fans who booed Carter, the cold data is there. Since the new season, Carter has only averaged 15.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. Where did the former flying man go? Is he okay?
The Raptors management is very afraid that Carter will get nothing when his contract expires. They can't wait any longer. They will prove that no one can't be traded. (To be continued.)
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