Chapter 1151: Hollowing Out the Sun, Killing Two Birds with One Stone

"Father, the depth of our bench is far less than that of the Suns. We really need to trade, and Garfield is indeed the best target."

Jim Buss and Jenny Buss reached an agreement this time. Seeing Buss nod, he continued: "I think as long as there are players who are useful to the Suns, we can try to dig them out. Even if they are useless, we can try to dig them out." , can also be traded out, as long as we can tear down the Suns' lineup."

Not to be outdone, Jenny Buss immediately said: "If we can't enhance our own strength, then we will find ways to weaken the Suns' strength. Father, what do you think?"

"Yes, you are right." Old Bass nodded happily.

"We will poach Rondo, Gasol, Hill, Iverson, Diaw and other Suns' main substitutes. If we poach the Suns, we, the Lakers, will definitely win the championship again."

Encouraged by Old Bass, Jim Bass said excitedly.

Jeanie Buss smiled: "There is also Tony Allen. I have asked people to investigate. His contract with the Suns is not big, with an annual salary of only two million. After this season, his contract has just ended. We only need If you offer a slightly larger contract and give his agent some benefits, you can definitely trade him.”

"Then inform Mitch and let him do it. We Lakers can't sink anymore. Now the market value of the Suns has surpassed us. Look at those Hollywood stars. They cheered for the Suns at our home court. It really makes me Disappointed, so we must catch up.”

Old Bass nodded.

Kupchak immediately received the call, and he suggested on the phone: "Jerry, we can join forces with other teams to hollow out the Suns, because even if some players in the Suns are of no use to us, there will definitely be teams. We need them and we should be able to do that.”

"Don't let everyone know like last time. If the Hammers retire, we Lakers will also suffer a lot." Old Buss explained.

"Old heart, Jerry, we are not preventing the Suns from trading. They can't say anything, it's just some multi-party transactions." Kupchak said.

"OK, that's good." Old Bass smiled.

Like the Lakers, there are many teams trying to hollow out the Suns. While the game is still going on, the agents of many Suns players have received calls asking about their trading wishes and promising various benefits.

Gao Yuanyuan was in China at this time and was watching the game, but she didn't hear Barkley's words because she was watching CCTV.

First, the Heat called and asked about the possibility of trading Gasol.

Gao Yuanyuan was a little confused. The Heat were playing G1 with the Celtics right now. Are they thinking of a trade?

She was not opposed to Gasol leaving the Suns. She knew Li Ba's attitude, but the caller was just a middle-level manager from the Heat. She was not interested in discussing this issue with someone who could not decide anything, so she just Refused.

Then she got cautious after a phone call, because the caller was Lakers general manager Kupchak, who also asked about the possibility of trading Garfield.

Although she didn't object to Garfield leaving, the Western Conference team was definitely not the first choice. That would make the Suns face the more powerful Lakers, so she also rejected the opponent.

But Kupchak did not give up and said: "Gao, our Lakers are a big city team and we also have a chance to win the championship here. I think Mark will be willing to do it, right?"

"No, Mr. Kupchak, Mark already has a ring on his finger. If he wants to leave, the Lakers are not the first choice."

Gao Yuanyuan refused.

Next, she received another call from Mavericks.

This made her even more confused. How free is the Mavericks management? Isn't your team playing a G1 game with the Suns?

"Sorry, you should know that I am also the agent of the Hammers. I have not discussed with him whether to trade Marc Gasol. But I can tell you clearly that if he wants to leave the Suns, no matter whether it is for him Personally, and for the Suns, going to the East would be the best choice.”

She turned down the Mavericks again.

Next, she received calls from some teams asking about the possibility of trading Gasol.

Afterwards, Gao Yuanyuan directly called Suns general manager David Griffin.

"Gao, now I have more calls here, and almost all the substitute players are involved. Gao, let me tell you, this is a good thing Barkley did. He asked other teams to poach our corners while broadcasting the game." David Griffin said angrily.

Gao Yuanyuan couldn't hold it back and burst out laughing. She immediately said: "Sorry, David. By the way, let me remind you that their method is correct. If they can't defeat the Suns, then use this The best way is, don’t be careless.”

"OK OK, I get it. By the way, Gao, next season is Mark's contract year, and we will definitely renew it." David Griffin said.

Gao Yuanyuan said: "I haven't discussed this issue with Mark yet. In principle, I don't hold my own opinion."

"Okay, Gao, let's find another chance to chat. I'm really not free now." David Griffin said helplessly.

He knew the meaning of Gao Yuanyuan's words, which was that he would neither support nor oppose whether Gasol would leave the Suns. This would depend on Gasol's own attitude.

In Los Angeles, Kupchak hung up the phone and immediately contacted the management of the Heat and Mavericks to communicate.

What Gao Yuanyuan said did not surprise him, but it did not prevent the transaction from happening, as long as it was a multi-party transaction.

Gasol can be traded to the Lakers instead of directly to the Lakers. After being traded to the East, the Lakers can also trade him back. This is not troublesome, but the Suns just don't know about it.

He didn't just talk about Gasol, all the Suns players who might be traded were in the discussion.

At the US West Arena, the game ended, 102:124, the Suns won by 22 points.

Li Ba scored 34 points, 21 rebounds, 3 assists, 11 steals, and 10 blocks, and played a luxurious quadruple double of 30+20+4 doubles.

After the game, he returned to the locker room and received a call from Gao Yuanyuan.

"Really? They want to make trouble together!" Li Ba said in surprise.

He thought about it. Next year is the contract year for Yi Jianlian and Gasol. It is indeed possible that Gasol wants to leave. Rondo didn't get the position of the main point guard, so it is also possible that he wants to leave. Iverson is definitely going to leave, but Hill can't say for sure. Tony Allen's contract has ended. With so many teams trying to poach him, the Suns are unlikely to be able to keep him.

After calculating this, apart from the main lineup, several key substitutes may be poached.

But it doesn't matter. Soldiers may change as time goes by. If it is the choice of his teammates, he will support them and will not stand in their way for the sake of the stability of the lineup.

He is now worried that these potential transactions may affect the morale of the Suns.