In the battle for Shaquille O'Neal, Qiao Hai didn't pay too much attention.

After the free market and transfer market opened, he spoke to Derek Coleman's agent.

Then, the two sides reached an agreement that the Bobcats would buy out Derrick Coleman's contract, a move that immediately helped the Bobcats free up a spot on the 15-man roster.

Qiao Hai then contacted David Falck.

"David, Michael's contract is out, isn't it?"

"Which Michael are you talking about? Michael jordan? His general manager contract is indeed expiring. David Falke pouted.

Qiao Hai rolled his eyes: "Michael Reed." ”

"Okay, Michael Reid, that's right, he's out of contract and he's a full free agent." David Falke smiled, and then he returned to his normal state.

"Help me contact him, I'm going to meet with him."

David Falke then reacted: "You want to sign him? ”

"That's right."

"Congratulations, you've signed Michael Reed!"

Qiao Hai was finally amused by David Falck, but David Falck was right, when Qiao Hai was interested in signing Michael Reed, it was already destined that Michael Reed would definitely choose the Bobcat!

……

The next day, Michael Reid arrived in Charlotte.

In Qiao Hai's office, with the addition of an intermediary, David Falck, they immediately started talking about the contract.

Last season, Michael Reed played in 78 games, starting 46 games, averaging 23.8 minutes per game, scoring 15.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals.

But Michael Reed's individual ability is already visible to the naked eye, and almost all the media believe that if you change a team that can give Michael Reed enough ball possession and playing time, Michael Reed has the ability to average 20+ points per game.

Therefore, David Falck was completely ruthless and directly asked for a high price, a starting salary of 12 million, and a big contract of 90 million for 6 years.

Qiao Hai naturally had a dark face, and then changed the price: "The starting salary is 8 million, and 62 million for 6 years." ”

Then, David Falke glanced at Michael Reed, seemed to get a response, and smiled slightly: "Deal!" ”

Qiao Hai immediately asked the legal department to draw up the contract, and then nodded David Falke with his index finger: "David, you made me bleed!" ”

David Falke suddenly looked serious again: "No, Joe, do you dare to say that Michael is not worth the price?" ”

Of course, Qiao Hai didn't dare to say that it wasn't worth it, so he decisively kept silent.

However, with Michael Reed, the Bobcats next season will have a little hope, at least, there is a core on the outside, and with the right tactics, it should not be difficult to make the playoffs.

……

……

In Vancouver, Jerry West trembled and found his assistant Chris Wallace, plus a group of scouts, and started a discussion.

"The problem of our Grizzlies is not big, the main problem is the problem of roster configuration, and the problem of salary space, and now, we should discuss how to solve our configuration problem through trade."

A veteran Grizzlies scout offered a piece of advice: "Trade King or trade Pau Gasol for a defensive center and it's all settled." ”

Jerry West immediately waved his hand: "Mr. Haesley said that the king can't trade. ”

The old scout bowed: "Then trade Paul." ”

"Aside from Paul, our salary space is an issue, we have four multi-million contracts right now, Mr. Haesley can't support it anymore, he wants us to get rid of one and only keep three multi-million contracts, and of course, if we can get this team back to the Finals, then he can barely afford four million contracts."

Sean Marion renewed his contract last year, taking tens of millions of young, and Chauncy Billups's previous four-year cheap contract with Qiao Hai expired, and he renewed his contract ahead of schedule last year, and he got an even higher annual salary of tens of millions, with a starting salary of more than $15 million.

Coupled with the annual salary of roughly 10 million with Maddy, this Grizzlies already has four 10 million contracts, and Pau Gasol, whose rookie contract expires, also needs a big contract, Michael Haesley is just a small boss, so naturally he can't afford so many 10 million contracts.

If it weren't for Qiao Hai leaving a cheap contract with Maddie, the Grizzlies' salary would have exploded long ago.

Everyone was discussing how to trade, but Chris Wallace suddenly spoke up and asked a question: "Mr. West, the Lakers are trading Shaquille O'Neal, can we intervene?" ”

Jerry West immediately fell silent, deep in thought.

If Shaquille O'Neal is traded, then the Grizzlies will form a combination of Shaquille O'Neal and Maddie, plus Wang Zhizhi, who can pull away from the long shot at the No. 4 position.

It's just that O'Neal's contract is too high, 27 million next season, and the subsequent contract will exceed 30 million, so Sean Marion and Chauncy Billups also have to deal with it.

However, it can form a fish-insect combination of O'Neill and Maddie (Shark and Sleepy Bug), plus a rough, it can be regarded as a small triumvirate combination, Pau Gasol Gabiloops or Sean Marion to exchange for O'Neal.

The one left of Billups and Marion can still be put on the shelf, traded for some role players, and tinkered.

The Grizzlies are not without championship power, and it looks like a trade is a viable one.

"Let's make a tentative offer first." Jerry West was silent for a long time, and finally spoke up, and his hoarse voice continued: "Sean Marion plus Pau Gasol, who signed first and then traded, went to exchange Shaquille O'Neal to see how the Lakers reacted." ”

Chris Wallace nodded immediately, then turned around and went to send an email.

……

In Los Angeles, the Lakers have received several offers.

Mitch Kupchak also continued to reveal his tone through a familiar reporter from ESPN.

"The Lakers are interested in completing the Shaquille O'Neal trade within a week, and the trade is accelerating!"

Kupchak's negotiations with several teams that made offers are also progressing rapidly.

The Heat's offer has turned into Lamar Odom plus Kalomb, Butler and Brian Grant plus a future first-round pick, and Mitch Kupchak has relented slightly.

The Kings' offer also became Chris Webber plus McBiebe, but the Kings were reluctant to add a first-round pick, so the trade was stalled for the time being.

On the Mavericks' side, Mitch Kupchek asked for Deknowski, and Mark Cuban replied: "No way!" Then the deal negotiations ended.

The Magic's offer added another first-round pick, and Mitch Kupchak began to consider the Magic's offer, but Dwight Howard's uncertainty made him hesitate.

At this time, the Grizzly Bear's offer arrived......