Qiao Hai is back, and the Grizzlies' recruitment work is on the right track.

Big Ben's trade is yellow, Qiao Hai didn't want to restart, no way, the Pistons' asking price is too high, Billups is not for sale, as for Marcus Camby, he was originally the second choice, the Knicks refused to let go, Qiao Hai did not prepare a second offer, the center position still had to be replenished, Qiao Hai thought of the special effects card in the system warehouse.

"Dead wood in spring, after use, can make a veteran who is about to retire return to the game, and restore a certain strength (70%~90%), and continue to have an effect for one year."

"Condition: The player who is used will retire within two seasons."

There are quite a few veteran centers who meet the requirements of this special effect card, and in 2000, at the end of the center era, among the four major centers, except for O'Neal, the other three met the requirements.

Admiral David Robinson, Big Dream Hakeem Olajuwon and Gorilla Patrick Ewing, but the Spurs won't amplify Robinson, and the twin towers are the core of the Spurs, so Qiao Hai ruled out the Admiral first, leaving Big Dream and Gorilla behind.

Big Dream and Rockets have one year left on their contracts at $16 million, and Gorilla and Knicks also have one year left on their contracts with $14 million.

From an economic or money-saving point of view, targeting Patrick Ewing is a better option, and the Rockets don't seem to have any intention of trading Olajuwon, but the Knicks have already put Patrick Ewing on the shelf.

Therefore, Qiao Hai preliminarily decided that the target of reinforcements in the center position - Patrick Ewing.

However, before asking the Knicks for the price, Qiao Hai first called Kevinding, only to get a message from Hoop Sports that the Knicks' deal with Patrick Ewing was close to completion, and the transaction was so big that Qiao Hai was shocked.

"The deal is almost complete, and through this deal, the Knicks can get John Cery, Travis Knight and a 2001 first-round pick from the Lakers, Luke Longley, center for the Suns, and Lazzaro Borrell, Vladdy Mill Stipania, Vernon Maxwell and two second-round picks from the SuperSonics."

That said, by sending away Patrick Ewing, the Knicks could get six players, John Serry, Travis Knight, Luke Longley, Lazzaro Borrell, Vladie Mill Stepania and Vernon Maxwell, a first-round pick from the Lakers, a first-round pick from the SuperSonics and two second-round picks.

Of course, in addition to Ewing, the Knicks also sent center Chris Dudley and a future first-round pick.

The SuperSonics sent seven players to get Patrick Ewing, sending Hollith Grant, Greg Foster, Zach Pearson and Emmanuel Davis to the Lakers in addition to the three players who were sent to the Knicks.

Plus one first-round pick and two second-round picks.

Through Kevending's description, Qiao Hai also remembered this deal, in his previous life, this deal was known as the largest transaction in NBA history, involving four teams and 12 players, and from this deal, the Knicks gained a lot of money, therefore, Qiao Hai knew that Patrick Ewing was not to think about it.

The Knicks' asking price is too high, and the Grizzlies can afford it, but Qiao Hai doesn't want to give it because it's not necessary, unless another target can't be exchanged.

Qiao Hai dialed Stu Jackson......

Stu Jackson has a good relationship with Rockets general manager Carol Dawson, last season Stu Jackson traded Elden Campbell from the Rockets at a very low price, and when Patrick Ewing over-offered, Qiao Hai targeted the big dream Olajuwon.

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Signing Tim Duncan, Popovich vacated and made another phone call to Joe.

The summer league has begun, Qiao Hai rushed to Los Angeles, watched two games, Manuginobili's performance was eye-catching, he could suddenly throw and pass, it was simply out of the water, such a player, Qiao Hai said that he would not let go.

So this time, Qiao Hai was even more determined: "Greg, I'm really sorry, Manu is really not for sale!" ”

Popovich was helpless, turned his head and made another trade request: "Is Ragabel for sale?" ”

Qiao Hai thought for a while: "Not for sale." ”

"And Sean Marion?"

"Not even more."

"Okay, Sammak?"

"No......" Qiao Hai was about to reply no, but the words retracted from his mouth, held for a while, and became: "Yes, Avery Johnson or Steve Cole." ”

Popovich thought for a moment: "Steve Cole is a one-on-one change. ”

Qiao Hai didn't hesitate and nodded: "Yes." ”

And just like that, a deal was made.

Sammack singled out Steve Kerr, and both teams took what they needed.

Through this deal, the Spurs strengthened the depth of the wing, and Sammak, who Qiao Hai didn't like, could even play as a starter when he went to the Spurs, who lacked wing players. Through this deal, the Grizzlies got veteran champion point guard Steve Kerr, and the problem of recruiting the third point guard was solved.

After trading to get Sammark, Popovich further recruited, with a first-round pick next year, from the Clippers in exchange for scoring guard Derrick Anderson, last season in the Clippers, Derrick Anderson averaged 16.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game, shooting rate of 43.8%, although there is a suspicion of bad team data, but can brush such data, it means that Derrick Anderson still has strength.

Therefore, this can be regarded as a reinforcement to the external line.

As soon as the Spurs' official announcement came out, Qiao Hai calculated the lineup of the Spurs next season, point guard Avery Johnson Gatriport, scoring guard Derrick Anderson, small forward is Bruce Bowen Gasammark's offense and defense, and the interior line is naturally Duncangar's double tower of guard Robinson.

With such a lineup, the point guard is slightly worse, and the other positions are already above the level, and next season, the Spurs will be more threatening......

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After losing Grant Hill and Tim Duncan in quick succession, Mitch Kupchak went crazy too.

On the one hand, they are negotiating a four-way deal with the Knicks, the SuperSonics, and the Suns, from which the Lakers can get Hollis Grant, a powerful power forward, plus O'Neal's backup Greg Foster.

In addition, Mitch Kupchak is ready to take a risk, and he has his eye on Isaiah Leddle.

Last season, Isaiah Ryder was traded to the Hawks by the Trail Blazers, but because of problems such as late training and deliberate absenteeism, Ryder was suspended by the Hawks for more than ten games, and before the season ended, the Hawks cut Isaiah Ryder.

Because of Ryder's personality issues, there are no teams interested in him on the free market, but after Grant Hill and Tim Duncan returned to their respective homes, Isaiah Ryder became the biggest card in the free market.

In order to strengthen the team, Mitch Kupchak decided to believe in Phil Jackson's ability - to control Isaiah Ryder with Phil Jackson's prestige.

So, Mitch Kupchak finally made a move.