Brown heard, looking down and pondering the deal's gains and losses.

Smith's physical fitness can't be said, and when he was with the Atlanta Hawks, he was even the Hawk King who could be compared to James.

Josh Smith signed with the Rockets after being cut by the Pistons last season. Josh Smith has become an important force on the bench for the Rockets, still averaging 12 points and 6 rebounds per game.

In the second round of the 14-15 playoffs, Josh Smith made the Rockets three wins in a row after starting the top, and the big reversal of the Clippers became the most important factor in the series.

All this proves that his strength still exists.

In the 2015 offseason, Josh Smith gave up a higher offer from the Rockets and opted to join the Clippers with a base salary.

At the time, Smith said that more than money, wins and championships were what he was after.

Now that the season is not more than halfway through, he was hidden by the Clippers, which is also embarrassing.

The Pistons cut Josh Smith in 2014, and the Clippers hid him this season, proving that Smith's personality and style of play are a big problem.

Now the atmosphere of the team is good, under the leadership of Zhang Zifeng, although there are some small problems, everything is developing for the better.

Should you get Smith or not?

Although on the books Smith's arrival will strengthen the team's power forward position.

But will his arrival be a poison bag for the team? Will it blow up the team's dressing room?

It's a big bet, and Brown hesitates.

If you want to trade Smith, who is going to trade it?

Thinking about the roster on the team, Cannan, Covington, Holmes......

Except for Zhang Zifeng and Embiid, everyone else is not for sale, and it seems that they can all be traded.

Brett Brown is very conflicted and doesn't know whether to trade Smith or not.

Brett Brown couldn't decide for a moment, he thought for a moment and said, "I think we should consult Jack?" ”

Sam Kimchi thought that Zhang Zifeng is now the cornerstone of the team, and should listen to Zhang Zifeng's thoughts.

Otherwise, Zhang Zifeng didn't like Smith, so he would exchange back to Smith, which made Zhang Zifeng unhappy and asked for a deal.

Not to mention that 76ers fans will definitely demand that they step down, but I'm afraid that even the team owner will let him get out.

Sam Kimchi nodded and said, "Then you consult Jack's opinion as soon as possible to see what he thinks, and then tell me so that I can make the next arrangement!" ”

Brown said, "Yes! ”

The next morning, Brett Brown came to the training hall early, and sure enough, he saw Zhang Zifeng. It could be seen that he had been training for a long time, and the whole person looked like he had just been fished out of the river, and he was soaking wet.

Brown shouted, "Jack, come here, I want to consult you!" ”

Zhang Zifeng was a little curious about what the head coach was looking for him, so he hurriedly put down the basketball in his hand and ran over. "Mr. Brown, what are you looking for me?"

Brett Brown looked at Zhang Zifeng and said, "Now the Clippers are preparing to sell Josh Smith. Jack, what do you think of Smith as a player, and do you think the team needs to trade him back? ”

Trade Smith!

What does Trading Smith come for?

Strengthening the squad?

Or are you ready to focus on the inside?

Or is it preparing for Embiid's return from injury next season?

Who to trade?

What should I do with Smith in his place?

Can Smith help the team?

……

Hearing that the team was going to trade Smith, many thoughts flashed through Zhang Zifeng's mind, and he forgot to answer Brown's question for a while.

Brown saw Zhang Zifeng silent, for fear that he would misunderstand, and hurriedly explained, "The team will insist on building the team with you as the core, you are the cornerstone of the team, and you are also the leader of the team." So we want to hear from you. We talked about swapping Smith to build a solid defensive team, you know, at power forward is our weak point. Neither Holmes nor Covington were able to contain Adridge in yesterday's game. If you hadn't stepped up at the last minute, the team would have lost. One or two times is fine, but the team can't rely on you to work hard again and again. It's not good for the team, it's not good for you! ”

"Oh!" Zhang Zifeng heard Brett Brown's explanation and settled down a little.

But Zhang Zifeng still didn't dare to fully believe Brown's words, after all, the NBA is a big shopping mall, and he is just a commodity in it, if he can exchange himself for a higher value, I am afraid that the team manager and owner will trade him without hesitation.

Thinking of this, Zhang Zifeng sighed and said, "Smith is a powerful player, but his personality and style of play need to be changed, otherwise I am afraid that it will affect the team." ”

Seeing that Zhang Zifeng did not object to Smith, he was just worried about whether he could integrate into the team and whether it would threaten his team status.

Brown knew what to do, and he nodded and said, "You're right, we'll think about that." However, Jack, if the team trades to Smith, we need a lot of help from your team boss to integrate into the team as soon as possible, and only if he integrates into the team, we can go further! ”

Hearing that Brett Brown would still insist on taking himself as the core, Zhang Zifeng nodded and said, "I will, don't worry!" ”

"Okay, but the deal isn't done yet, I hope you can keep the news for now. When the deal is confirmed, the team will notify you as soon as possible! Brown said.

"Well, I understand!" Zhang Zifeng agreed.

At the Los Angeles Clippers office that day, Rivers was surprised and asked, "They want Smith, do they?" ”

The team's general manager, Dave Wall, replied, "Yes, but they are only willing to offer the signing rights of Otulas Guditis!" ”

"The season has only just begun, and if Smith is willing to give in, he will be a good substitute for Griffin. It's just his damn character......" Rivers muttered to himself, covering his forehead.

Soon Rivers looked up and said, "Wait a little longer and see if Smith will give in." After all, our goal this season is to win the championship. Smith will help us a lot if he fits into the team. But we can't reject them directly, we have to have a place to retreat. You think of a way, you want to drag it out. Look at Smith's attitude! ”

"Okay, I'll figure it out!" Dave Wall said.

Rivers replied, "Well, you go get busy!" ”

After answering Dave Wall's call, Sam Kimchi told Brown, "They said Smith was an important member of their team and they didn't mean to trade him for the time being!" ”

"For now! Do they expect that guy Smith to give in and dream! Leave them alone, we'll be patient with them. I'm afraid they're asking us to trade! Brown said dissatisfied.

Sam Kimchi nodded in agreement, "However, we can't be so passive. We can look at other teams and see if there's a suitable power forward. We need to strengthen the power forward. ”

There are no impermeable walls, and the Clippers were unhappy with Smith, and news of their intention to trade him quickly spread through the management of clubs around the league.

Although many teams have concerns about Smith's personality, there are still many teams that are interested in him, such as the Rockets, Smith's former club.

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey called the Clippers as soon as he learned the news.

However, the budget-conscious Darryl Morey was only willing to give Marty Rene (currently playing in Italy) the right to sign, and then wanted to trade back Josh Smith, some cash, and Sercy Rischuk (currently playing in Spain) from the Clippers.

Hearing Daryl Morey's trade request, the angry Dave Wall hung up the phone directly.

The Clippers wanted to use Smith's trade to get more valuable players, but other teams saw that the Clippers were eager to sell Smith and all sat on the ground.

Regardless of the two sides of the talks, for a time the Smith deal was put on hold.

Smith's trade is stranded, but the world won't stop because of a deal.

On November 17, 2015, the 76ers will host the Dallas Mavericks at Wells Fargo Center.

In the 2011-12 season, the Mavericks chased the "big fish" of the free market in the summer of 2012 to free up salary space, letting go of Tyson Chandler, Jose Barria, DeSean Stevenson and Caron Butler.

This summer was even more set up by Jordan Jr., originally DeAndre Jordan has reached a verbal signing agreement with the Mavericks' owner Cuban, and he will accept the four-year, $80 million contract offered by the Mavericks.

But as the saying goes, you can't take what you promise verbally seriously, just listen to it.

The next night, DeAndre Jordan suddenly turned his face and didn't recognize anyone, closed himself from the Clippers and the others, and refused to see Cuban. Then DeAndre Jordan signed a four-year, $87.7 million contract with the Clippers.

DeAndre Jordan's release of pigeons made the Mavericks lose their target in the transfer market all of a sudden, because at this time there are free agents that can be pursued.

The Mavericks had no choice but to start filing and exchange Pachulia from the Bucks, and then successively signed Dampport and McGee, one of whom was really bad for being cut, and the other was injured, and the Mavericks only had Pachulia a positive center left inside.

Although because of the poor performance in the trade, the Mavericks fell out of the top teams.

But as long as the German tank Nowitzki remains, the Mavericks will not be a belly team to be slaughtered.

Nowitzki is still averaging 21.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season. Under Nowitzki's leadership, the Mavericks still have a good record of 6 wins and 4 losses.

The game has not officially started, and fans are entering the stadium one after another.

The players of the two teams were warming up, and when Zhang Zifeng just shot a three-pointer in his own half, a voice sounded in his ears, "Hey, Jack!" Don't mind if I call you that! ”

Zhang Zifeng turned his head to see that it was Nowitzki, and hurriedly replied, "Of course there is no problem." Dirk, nice to meet you! ”

Nowitzki smiled and said, "You've had a great season, you know what. At this summer's draft, the Mavericks are eager to sign you. But you're too much of a priority, and we don't have a chance. Jack, is there any interest in coming to the Mavericks? ”