At the training gym at Time Warner Center, Anthony Parker sweats it out on the court.

On the sidelines, Jeff Hornacek and Frank Vogel were taking notes, and Joe Hai was also standing on the sidelines, flanked by Kevin Pritchard and Sam Sinki, as well as Anthony Parker's agent, Andy Miller.

"Kevin said he wouldn't meet with you directly without the Timberwolves' permission, but he's told me what he thinks, and I'm going to tell you about it."

Andy Miller's trip, ostensibly with his new employer, Anthony Parker, for a tryout, was actually helping Kevin Garnett negotiate terms.

Kevin said that he is not averse to leaving the Timberwolves, but if he moves to a new team, he must ask for a certain team status, and some specific requirements.

Qiao Hai's expression was serious: "You say, Andy." ”

"First of all, he has to be at least one of the core of the team, and he has to have a certain amount of ball possession on the offensive end, and secondly, if the deal goes through, he wants to see Chris Paul with the Bobcats, because he's looking forward to partnering with a point guard like Chris Paul who has a good pass, and finally, he doesn't put a price down on the Timberwolves, and he wants you to make a satisfactory offer to the Timberwolves."

Qiao Hai responded directly: "Let's say it one by one, the first one is no problem, we introduced Kevin in the hope that he can support our defense, so first of all, he will be the core of our defense, and the ball on the offensive end will naturally not be less, you should be able to see that we are a team with all the people, the ball is not concentrated, as an interior line, Kevin can get no less ball than during the Timberwolves period." ”

"Secondly, Chris is our outside core, and we can't trade one core for another, so he's going to stay in Charlotte."

"At the end of the day, we have a couple of high-value picks and a bunch of great young players that can certainly make a good offer for the Timberwolves."

Andy Miller nodded: "Kevin said that as long as you agree to these three conditions, he will come forward to persuade the management of the Timberwolves, and when the time comes, you only need to negotiate with the Timberwolves and make an offer that satisfies the Timberwolves." ”

"That's fine, Andy, and we have a great time working together."

Andy Miller smiled: "It's a pleasure to work with. ”

Qiao Hai finally pointed at Anthony Parker on the field suddenly: "By the way, Andy, Anthony is doing well, he can stay." ”

The smile on Andy Miller's face widened, but at the same time, he told Joe, "Joe, I have to tell you that Anthony's asking price is not low. ”

Qiao Hai replied with a smile: "How about a two-year full middle class." ”

Andy Miller paused, and then two words popped up: "OK, deal!" "Deal!

……

Andy Miller left Charlotte and Anthony Parker will sign Bobcats on a full-mid contract, but this signing cannot be announced at the moment due to the fact that the Bobcats need to maintain their current salary space in order to complete the Kevin Garnett trade in the future.

By the time Garnett's trade is completed, the Bobcats will have almost enough cap cap cap space, at which point the Bobcats will be able to sign Anthony Parker with a full mid-range exception.

And signing Anthony Parker will also be an important part of Qiao Hai's plan.

"I've told Andy Miller that we're only signing Anthony Parker temporarily, and of course, he's going to get some playing time, but at the middle of the season, if there's a suitable trade, there's a good chance he'll be traded by us."

"A full middle class of 5 million, a big contract of 12 million for Garry Lafrentz, we can get another star player with a few more first-round picks."

In the office area of Time Warner Center, Qiao Hai said to Kevin Pritchard as he walked towards his office.

Kevin Pritchard nodded and asked the question, "So do we have a goal?" ”

Qiao Hai didn't turn his head and replied: "Not for the time being, but I personally predict that the middle of this year's season will be very lively, at least Allen Iverson, Jason Kidd, Ray Allen will ask to leave the current team, Kobe Bryant, Paul Pierce also have a certain chance." ”

"Then let's keep the price as low as possible, leave enough chips, and wait for another wave in the middle of the season."

"That's right, so, send the Timberwolves a second offer." Qiao Hai walked into his office and quickly settled on a second offer. "Gerard Wallace plus Brian Skinner, the previous three first-round picks remain the same, and then pull in the Cavaliers, Mo Williams for the Cavaliers' 2008 first-round pick or any player, see how the Timberwolves react."

Kevin Pritchard nodded: "Understood." ”

……

Kevin McHale received a second offer from the Bobcats, and at this point, he was sitting at his desk with team owner Glenn Taylor.

Kevin McHale looked at Glenn Taylor while handing the quote in his hand to Glenn Taylor: "Glenn, are you sure you've made your decision?" ”

"That's right, as long as the Bobcats can give up enough chips, the deal can be done." Glenn Taylor took the offer and glanced at it.

'Gerard Wallace is a good young player, what do you think? Kevin. ”

Kevin McHale nodded: "In terms of players, Gerard Wallace is the only option, because only he can match the salary, but other than him, in terms of draft picks, I am not too satisfied." ”

"Then you can go talk, the Bobcat side should give in."

Kevin McHale nodded, Glenn Taylor left his office, and then, McHale flipped through the Lynx's roster and then the Cavaliers' roster, and quickly came up with an offer.

"Send a letter to the Bobcats, and if they can bid for Gerard Wallace, the Celtics' '07 and '09 first-round picks, the Cavaliers' '07 first-round picks, and the Cavaliers' Drew Gooden, we'll close the deal."

……

The Timberwolves were also quick to move, and after Kevin Garnett convinced Glenn Taylor, Kevin McHale decided to complete the deal as soon as possible so that he could proceed with the next steps.

Therefore, the offer they gave is, in Qiao Hai's opinion, very reasonable.

"Celtic's two first rounds, Kevin this guy, is too shrewd, the first round of Celtics in 07 is likely to be lotto, if Celtic in 08 is still unable to complete the recruitment, the first round in 09 will also be lotto."

Kevin Pritchard complained.

Qiao Hai smiled: "He didn't have to go to the first round of the 76ers in 07, and he was already good." ”

"And agree to the deal?" Kevin Pritchard asked.

Qiao Hai nodded: "Ask the knights first to see if they are willing to go out of Druguden, if they want, this deal can be completed." ”