the great gatsby

Chapter 355 The future belongs to the Knicks!

On the second day of the game, Gatsby was invited to the office by Donny Walsh. Long Xiaoman was also present. It was a small meeting. The theme of the meeting was about the draft and contract renewal, although it was only playing in the Eastern Conference Finals. , But these tasks must be done at the front, so that players can start arranging trial training as soon as the season ends.

The high-ranking teams basically don’t need to think too much, because the high-ranking teams are basically obvious every year. Now it’s not like in the past when information was blocked and operated in the dark. Now the high-ranking players are basically very clear. Instead, they hold Teams with low draft picks have to do more work, which is more capable work.

Gatsby didn't know much about the draft picks held by the Knicks, and consulted with Donny Walsh: "Do we still have draft picks now? I remember sending them out before."

Donnie Walsh said with a smile: "We have no draft picks, but we can trade them. If you have more promising players, this time we will discuss this matter. If you have promising players, I will operate."

Gatsby nodded. There are indeed many good seedlings in this year's draft, and the picks are not too high. If you can get them, it will really help you a lot in the future. Now that the Knicks belong to you, you are not afraid to do it for others. wedding dress.

Gatsby said: "Understood, Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jimmy Butler, you can choose one or two of these at will."

Donnie Walsh nodded: "If players need to be traded, who can be traded? We must have enough bargaining chips to get the draft pick."

Gatsby thought about it, the core lineup of Anthony, Billups, Stoudemire, Gallinari, Chandler, and Bogut must not be moved. As for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lin, Stephen Sen, Brewer, and Wilson Chandler are replaceable.

Wilson Chandler's salary next season is $444 million, Brewer's salary is $306, and Kevin Martin's salary is $1152. The combined salary of these three next seasons will be $2000 million. It's James Dolan's team, so it doesn't matter whether you stay or not, anyway, it's good to ensure that you have the ability to win the championship, but now you pay for your own money, naturally you have to consider the future dominance, yes, salary is dominance Part of that, the super luxury tax is no joke.

There are other championship team lineups that will not be traded. That refers to the core members. The NBA is a commercial league after all. It turns out that after the Mavericks won the championship this year, they immediately dismantled the championship lineup. There is a reason for the lineup being too old. , There is also a reason for salary. Cuban is still known as the most humane boss in the league.

Gatsby thought for a while and said, "Wilson, Brewer, Kevin, and Stephenson can all be traded. It's better for Jamelin to stay. Chauncey's contract is about to expire. What do you plan to do?" ?”

He still wants to keep Billups and Jeremy Lin. There must be someone who can replace the point guard. One has experience and the other has impact, which is just right. Jeremy Lin should also achieve results next season. Now trade them Not cost-effective.

Donnie Walsh looked at Long Xiaoman and said: "I think so, Chauncey should be able to accept the veteran contract, we can sign him with a slightly higher price, about 250 million US dollars, he is already 35 years old, It is impossible to sign a big contract anymore, I think it can be signed for two years."

Gatsby nodded. This is in line with Billups' worth. Of course, Billups can choose a team that offers him a higher price, but at his age, there are not too many teams to take risks. If Billups still wants a championship, staying in New York is the best choice.

Gatsby asked, "What do you think we can trade for?"

Donnie Walsh thought about it and said: "Kevin is probably still wanted by many teams, but his salary is a bit high. Although he is worth the price, it is difficult to satisfy the equivalent exchange. I understand what you mean. The trade is just to sign, and the rookie you want can take on big responsibilities after training, right?"

Gatsby nodded and said: "Yes, the few people I want can at least be able to defend, and the offense can be cultivated slowly. As long as they can defend, it will be fine. They must have a lot of playing time when they are selected, otherwise they will not be able to be cultivated." come out."

Donnie Walsh nodded and said: "That's right, then the people who have been traded can only sit on the bench or be laid off directly. Saying that they are willing to be bought out by us, such a condition is more difficult to meet, but Brewer and Stephenson can change to a good pick, and they can also be compensated with cash, so they don't take up our roster."

Gatsby also had a headache, and pondered for a while: "That's how it is, trade Brewer and Stephenson out, exchange two draft picks back, whoever can be replaced, Kevin will play for another year, Chang If West is willing to sign a veteran contract, he will stay, which can be regarded as a good name for the Knicks."

Donny Walsh turned his head to look at the boss, Long Xiaoman. Long Xiaoman was bored listening to it. Looking at Donny Walsh and himself, he smiled: "Follow what Gatsby said, I have no objection."

Donny Walsh knew what was in his mind, and nodded. This matter is considered to be so settled. As for finding the team to trade, it has to wait for the results of the lottery. On the second day of the Heat's second game, according to Gatsby's knowledge, this year's Cavaliers will draw the No. 5 pick, not only that, but also the No. 19 pick. The Cavaliers can quickly complete the reconstruction.

Gatsby was quiet for a moment, and suddenly said: "If the Houston Rockets get the 11th-15th picks, we trade Kevin for Scola and Dragic, plus part of the cash, do you think they will trade? ?"

Donnie Walsh thought about it: "Yes! That guy Morey has been asking for Kevin for a long time, but I don't like it. This year is a small year in the draft. Except for the No. It’s all average, and it’s just luck to be selected, but can the Rockets really get the 11th-15th pick?”

Gatsby smiled and said, "That's hard to say. If so, we'd better say hello to Morey first, lest he trade the lottery."

Donnie Walsh smiled and said: "Okay, oh, yes, the Bucks and I asked about the price of Stephenson. They want to fill the second position. I don't know what they can draw."

Bucks... Mmm!

Gatsby remembered that the Bucks should be the No. [-] pick, and there was nowhere to find them, so Gatsby said with a sigh: "Give it to him, just add cash to his lottery, isn't it protected? "

Donnie Walsh said with a smile: "This year is a small draft year. There is not much potential to be tapped. Except for the first few picks, the latter picks are not very attractive. They should not have such good luck. I guess After the fifth pick, you can get it, but is it worth it? Stephenson's physical fitness and comprehensiveness are very attractive, otherwise the Bucks would not come to ask the price. He is a potential stock that can grow into a first-class combo guard , I really feel a little bit reluctant."

Gatsby smiled and said: "I trained him, of course I know how good he is, but his upper limit is not high, and he is an excellent role player if he is exhausted. If he wants to become a core player, he still needs shortcomings. For rookies with more potential, Stephenson can cultivate them."

Gates has a big heart. With the picks from the Rockets and the Bucks, the rookies he wants can be in place. If he wins those two rookies, the next ten years will belong to the Knicks!

(End of this chapter)