Next, the Knicks' uniform team focused on how to find the right reinforcement from the free market, or put Beal? Walker sent him away and returned to his own person.

Walker, a 198CM-tall swingman at the center, was drafted by the Washington Wizards with the 17th pick in the second round, then sent to Boston and then traded to the Knicks. If it weren't for injuries, the 20-year-old would have been a top-10 favorite rookie in 2008, and he was once seen as Carter's second, but three knee surgeries in five years cost him that opportunity.

He's strong, punchy, and can shoot the ball, having played 11 of his 27 games with the Knicks last season. 9 points 3. 1 rebound, 1. 4 assists, 0. Data for 9 steals. Shooting 51 from the field. 8% and 43 three-point shooting. 1%。

D'Antoni likes Walker and uses him heavily, but has to think about his injury concerns. Walker is too easy to get injured, with Azubuke, it is better to take advantage of the high trade value to send away, it is better to change to a two-way guard, so that he can partner with Zhou Xuan and Douglas, play a double guard in a certain period of time, and impact the inside.

In addition to the two-way guard, there is also the fact that they need an interior line that can play center and power forward, and the interior five talents are insured, otherwise once someone is injured, the lineup will be affected.

On this day, Zhou Xuan went to the Knicks manager's office and participated in the meeting of the recruitment plan, Mitchell was an outsider after all, and did not go. Zhou Xuan put forward his opinion and said a name that everyone was puzzled by - Patrick? Beverley.

The unanimous feeling was, "Who is this?" ”

Glenn said dismissively, "Is this your friend?" We're going to try to make the playoffs, and we can't just stuff people into it. ”

"No, I don't know this guy at all, I've just read his profile. And we're definitely going to make the playoffs, my goal is only to win the championship, I don't have the strength, and no matter how good I am, I won't recommend it. Zhou Xuan explained with a smile. It's normal for Glenn to have a bit of a temper, and he doesn't have real power in management.

Beverley was drafted by the Lakers in the 42nd round in the second round in 2009 but was not signed and played in the Euroleague and Greek leagues in the 2009-2010 season.

Mullin asked, "What are you optimistic about him?" Didn't he already sign with the Heat? ”

Zhou Xuan said: "That's right, in order to supplement the depth of the bench, the Heat signed him a two-year, annual salary of about $1.2 million contract, and in the summer league on behalf of the Heat, Beverley averaged 5 per game in 4 games. 8 points 4. 8 rebounds 2. 2 steals and 1. 8 assists on 34-point shooting. 8%, 25 three-pointers. 2% and 70% free throw shooting. ”

"Sucks, isn't it?" Mullin was stunned.

"yes, I happened to be so bad when I played in the summer league that year, because I was forced to play the number two position." Zhou Xuan took out a printed data sheet and said with a smile: "So I deliberately checked the previous data of this unlucky guy like me, and everyone can take a look." ”

In the 2008-2009 season, Beverley played in the Ukrainian league. He played a total of 46 games, averaging 35 games per game. 8 minutes is a team-high, averaging 16 per game. 7 points, 7 rebounds, 3. 6 assists 2. 2 steals, 45. 6% shooting, 38% three-point shooting.

In the Europa League last year, Beverley averaged 5 per game. 6 points 3. 4 rebounds 2. 2 assists on 60-point shooting. 5%, 36 three-pointers. 4% is not low either.

The information also says that Beverley is a Chicagoan, tenacious, a fighter, very competitive, and a little dirty when he plays, which are all characteristics. As long as Zhou Xuan can attract defense, Beverley's three-point shooting percentage may be higher. HE'S ALSO VERY PUNCHY, FAST, AND 185CM TALL, A BIT LIKE THE ROCKET'S BROOKS.

Looking at the data seems to be suitable for running and shooting, Mullin is puzzled: "The Heat have signed with him, can we trade him?" It's a bit of a loss to trade Walker for him. ”

Zhou Xuan smiled: "This is the key to what I want to say. According to my analysis, there is no need to trade at all, just contact Beverley's broker and be ready to pick up the leaks. The Heat signed Beverley relatively early, and he didn't play well in summer league. But now House and Arroyo are both going to the Heat. With the addition of a few experienced interior veterans, their number has already exceeded 15, and they will definitely have to be laid off by the end of the preseason. With Chalmers on the team, up to three point guards to retain, between House, Arroyo and the inexperienced Beverley, who will the Heat cut? ”

"Beverly, of course." Mullin laughed. "You're thinking too far, aren't you? Just looking at the news to draw these conclusions? ”

Zhou Xuan smiled proudly. "Anyway, what we have to do is contact Beverley, and when the preseason is over, let him come directly and give him a contract, not too high, trust him, and he will work hard."

"There is still a lack of an inside line, are you also in this way, waiting for people to lay off?" Richmond asked.

"No, any inside line that has been laid off is not a good inside line." Zhou Xuan shook his head and sighed: "It's too difficult to find a good inside line, otherwise Rashid (Wallace) wouldn't play a big name with us." As long as you are big and can shoot, it is easy to find an owner. So look for teams with a lot of interior players to trade, and find rookies or people with few playing opportunities. ”

If you don't bet well, you will waste a place in vain, and you will make money if you bet right, Mullin knows this very well, and the Warriors like to find undrafted rookies and second-round rookies the most in those two years.

Mullin said: "Don't sell it, you say who is suitable." ”

"Ryan? Anderson, a big man pitcher, is the Magic's interior third bench. ”

D'Antoni immediately agreed. "By the way, his shot was very good, and he went over from the Nets."

Zhou Xuan continued: "The team that has the most no shortage of interior lines now is Magic. Gortat publicly said he wanted to trade, but the Magic wouldn't let him go. Bass could only play Lewis as a substitute for a while. Like Malik? Aaron, Daniel? Orton, Ryan? Anderson didn't get much of an opportunity to play. Last season he played only 14 minutes, 7. 7 points 3. 2 rebounds on 43-point shooting. 6%, but a lot of three-point shooting, with a 37% shooting percentage. As the third bench at the power forward and center positions, he is not reused at all, and the Magic lack swing man, we are likely to trade Walker for him, and the two will have equal salaries. Then a veteran swingman from the free market could fill Walker's vacancy. ”

Mu Lin clapped his hands and said, "Okay, it's him, deal." ”

Zhou Xuan actually has a very optimistic person, but he was preempted by the grizzly bear in early July. D'Antoni may not like it, but that person is Tony? Allen, after becoming a free agent, did not renew his contract with the Celtics. Although the offense sucks, Tony? Allen's defense is the most headache for Zhou Xuan in the whole league, and it is so entangled that it makes people want to PK in real life.

Mullin's negotiations were also very high-level, first saying that he would bring in Gortat, but the Magic said that he would not agree to anything. The next day, he called them again and said he wanted Bass, but Magic didn't say yes. Buzz has played at the level of the Mavericks and is also an important substitute for the Magic, an interior giant. On the third day, Mullin called and pretended to be an "inside line that we really can't use, please help", and launched Bill in a low voice. Walker, as long as the Magic's softass Ryan, who doesn't play much? Anderson, this time Magic manager Smith finally agreed.

Walker and Anderson have equal salaries, and looking at the data, Walker is much stronger, and he started in the second half of last season. The magic manager felt earned. And the Knicks, on the other hand, have achieved their goal, and all they wanted was Anderson.

Then, the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs free agent Roger? Mason signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract.

The news of Mason's joining the Knicks has long been circulating, but because of the report of the "smiling assassin" Thomas joining the Knicks as an advisor, Mason's transfer has also been temporarily delayed. Mason is 29 years old and has played for Spurs for two seasons, and it was those two seasons that have made an impression on the Spurs bench player.

In the 2008-2009 season, Mason joined the Spurs as a substitute for Ginobili, because of the "Argentine Demon Knife" injury, Mason was entrusted with important responsibilities by coach Popovich, with a solid foundation and hard work, quickly integrated into the team, and averaged 11 per game. 8 points, a whopping 42 three-point shooting. 1%, both of which are career highs, and Mason has completed five kills this season, making him the Spurs' shutout leader.

Just as Mason ushered in the prime of his career, in the 2009-2010 season, he suffered a wrist injury and his form declined. Hill has grown rapidly, his playing time has been greatly reduced, and his average data has plummeted to 6 per game. 3 points 1. Seven assists, and even less playing time in the playoffs.

The current Spurs no longer have a place for Mason, and the Knicks value Mason for his three-point shooting skills, and the two sides hit it off. The Knicks believe that Mason is more than capable of playing the small forward and shooting guard positions on the team, and with his arrival, the Knicks' roster has reached 13 and is close to saturation.

Mullin secretly contacted Beverley's agent, and it has been communicated that Beverley will play in the preseason for the Heat, no matter what kind of play it is, as long as he is cut, the Knicks have his place. This is equivalent to insuring Beverley, so that he has no pressure. Beverley said through his agent that he would like to join the Knicks.

If the Heat don't cut Beverley, the Knicks will have to get him through a trade, at least some cash. As long as Beverley keeps it secret and waits for him to be cut, the Knicks can directly recruit him. The Heat don't pay attention to Beverley at all, his status in the team is not as good as Arroyo, who is in decline, in this case, he doesn't plan to exchange anyone for the Heat, he is willing to help the Knicks save money, and he can still get some money for a default buyout.

As long as Beverley joins smoothly, the Knicks will have a 14-man roster, and the 15th will definitely have to wait for opportunities in the development league or the injury list, even if it doesn't matter. The 13 people who definitely played for the Knicks in the preseason are as follows.

Center: Nikola? Pekovic, Timofey? Mozgov.

Power Forward: Amare? Stadameyer, Reggie? Evans, Ryan? Anderson.

Small Forward: Daniro? Gallinari, Landry? Fields, Corunna? Azubuuk.

Shooting Guard: Reims? Stephenson, Wesley? Matthews, Roger? Mason.

Point guards: Zhou Xuan, Tony? Douglas.