Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 231 Kupchak Starts
ESPN, TNT, 2K, Sports Illustrated and other media have a lot of basketball reporters, but when it comes to trade news, Yahoo’s WOJ is the strongest. Whenever draft day and trade deadline, WOJ’s news is usually a few minutes faster than the official one. The information announced on his Twitter will basically get official announcements.

However, during the small trading period in December this year, WOJ was very low-key, and there was almost no news. Instead, David Aldridge turned into a news expert. Rumors came out of his mouth every day. Although most of them were later confirmed to be fake news, when the rumors were first released, every one was so convincing that it was hard to believe.

On the 16th, Aldridge posted a photo of himself and David Lee on Twitter, with the text: The Celtics are considering trading David Lee.

According to him: The Boston Celtics have put David Lee's trade on the agenda.David Lee came to Boston after the Golden State Warriors contract expired, and his contract was worth 1500 million.

Marshal Stevens of the Green Army likes David Lee very much, but from the perspective of formation, he cannot provide enough playing time for each player due to the large number of excellent players under his command.

An inside player who cannot guarantee playing time, with an annual salary of 1500 million, why does it sound so familiar?

After Kupchak saw the news, he immediately called Celtics general manager Danny Ainge, and excitedly proposed to exchange Hibbert for David Lee.

Angie, who has always been scheming, is not as irritable as the general manager of the Timberwolves. After a little silence for a while, he made a further proposal: David Lee Gasmart for Hibbert Canadian dollar Qingshan.

Kupchak feigned hesitation for three seconds before rejecting the proposal.

Angie was very surprised. Smart was the No. 6 pick last year. Wouldn't it be okay to change to the end of the first round?

"Mitch, Smart is the No. 6 pick. You know, his templates were James Harden and Deron Williams."

Kupchak sneered inwardly.

Angie organized his language slightly on the other end of the phone and continued: "His style of play is very selfless. Whether it is scoring, rebounding, organization, or defense, as long as he can help the team win, Smart always takes the lead and does his best. Doesn't this just stimulate your low morale? If you miss this opportunity, where can you find such a suitable candidate?"

Kupchak held up the phone and smiled without saying a word. In 2013, Smart was still the No. [-] pick, but he didn't run for the election.

The Celtics team gave too much BUFF bonus to the players. Even so, Smart could only score 7 points per game. If Yuan Qingshan was replaced, the Lakers would fall apart immediately with Smart's anxious shooting and organization.

Want to take Yuan Qingshan away?Smart is far from enough.

Angie failed to make one plan, so he made another plan: "How about I add another Rozier?"

Kupchak said casually: "Who is he? Rozier?"

Angie's second plan failed, so she came up with another plan: "Okay, Smart Gazelle?"

Kupchak looked at his watch and said impatiently, "If you insist on Yuan Qingshan, bring Bradley and Crowder, and I'll make the salary equal."

Angie said without saying a word: "Mitch, I hope you can find your ideal next home, goodbye!"

Although the deal was not negotiated, Kupchak was very happy because he almost grasped the value of Yuan Qingshan through practice.

For a rookie at the end of the first round, Smart's extra head is actually quite ideal, but Kupchak just wants to use Yuan Qingshan to catch a big fish. He has a hunch that Yuan Qingshan will definitely evolve.

Not many teams come to inquire about David Lee. Now there are two popular insiders. One is a space-type insider who can reach the three-point line, and the other is a coolie-type insider who can protect the basket.

David Lee doesn't account for either of these two. Indeed, he has a beautiful basket and mid-range shot, but according to the magic ball theory that has been quite popular in recent years, two points long is the most inefficient way to score. He ran out of tactics and shot a two-point shot at about 10 meters?Why not take a few steps back and shoot threes?

Angie is hesitant to switch with the Lakers. Anyway, David Lee and Hibbert have expired contracts. Maybe Hibbert can adapt to the second team connected by Smart after he comes over. Anyway, he should be tougher than the white David Lee in the paint.

Angie discussed with head coach Stevens. Coach Stevens has no objection. He is now focusing all his energy on designing defensive tactics for Thomas Jr., Thomas Jr.'s loopholes are too difficult to fix, and Bradley alone is very difficult. Will he be beaten out of his original shape in the playoffs?

Next, after the opening of the trading day, two teams contacted Kupchak. The trading partners were Paul Gasol, Greg Monroe and Hinrich, all of which were rejected by the Lakers.

The asking price for Gasol and Monroe is extremely high, and Hinrich's asking price is not high but it is useless to exchange it. In short, these people are not as good as David Lee in Kupchak's eyes.

After a while, Angie took the initiative to call and proposed that David Li Dan be replaced by Hibbert, but the Lakers will add a second round next year.

Kupchak said that he had to think about it again and stabilize Angie first.

It just so happened that the general manager of the Orlando Magic, Richard DeVos, called directly.

The Magic are currently rebuilding. Vucevic, Aaron Gordon and even this year's rookie Hezonia on the front line, as well as the growth of Oladipo on the back line have given the management hope.

The general manager of DeWos was very sincere, and directly told Kupchak that they were going to train rookies this season, and strive to get high draft picks, hoping to use the picks to make a fuss on the draft day in exchange for a big fish to bring back a few rookies.

Kupchak interrupted him, opening his mouth to exchange Oladipo with Yuan Qingshan as the main body.

On the surface, this is a good deal. Oladipo has contributed more than 15 points for two consecutive seasons. He is young and has potential. Unlike Yuan Qingshan, it is still a lottery with unknown results.

Unsurprisingly, DeVos declined and offered to exchange Hibbert's 450 million expiring contract with 750 million Jason Smith, 1500 million Channing Frye and a trade exception.

Kupchak thought about it for a while, and thought that this was not bad, but he didn't agree, telling DeVos to give him an answer by tomorrow.

To be honest, Kupchak is not too impressed with Jason Smith, a 1986-cm veteran striker born in 213. Obviously, he will not be in the team's long-term plan. After the end of this season's 450 million contract, it is impossible for the Lakers to renew his contract.

This deal makes Kupchak value Channing Frye. He believes that Frye is an underestimated forward. In ESPN’s real plus-minus, Frye ranks among the top ten forwards. He has a similar function to Cavaliers’ Kevin Love.

(End of this chapter)