"Chu, have you slept?"

Phil Webb's voice came out of the phone.

It was already ten o'clock in the evening, and it was almost time to rest.

Chu Xuan was half-lying on the sofa, drinking a glass of juice in his hand, and on the LCD screen not far in front of him, a picture of basketball was constantly flashing.

Beside him, the big boy-like Whiteside was intently holding a handle, staring at the LCD screen with an expression sometimes excited, sometimes nervous.

It turned out that Whiteside was playing a game. The name of the game is "2K13", and it is the latest 2k series of games that was released not long ago.

"I haven't slept yet, Bill, tell me something." Chu Xuan diverted his attention from watching Whiteside play the game and asked softly.

"I'm just telling you, the team is going to close the deal." There was no joy or sorrow in Phil Webb's voice, but it seemed to be very tired, and one couldn't help but wonder what he had done, how could he speak so weakly.

Chu Xuan was stunned, his expression became serious, and he suddenly became interested.

"Which team to trade with? Who's coming to the team? Who is leaving! ”

As he spoke, Chu Xuan couldn't help but look at Whiteside, who was only playing games beside him. Seriously, he was really afraid that Kupchak would trade Whiteside.

After all, Whiteside has already made some initial achievements, and given the shortage of center positions, there is no shortage of teams in the league who want to chase Whiteside.

Whiteside has averaged only 16 minutes per game this season, but he can contribute 6+6+1.5 blocks, which is enough to see his potential. Therefore, the value of his transaction is not small.

Of course, Whiteside's success also proved how vicious Chu Xuan's vision was at the beginning, which became one of his biggest achievements after entering the NBA, making him begin to be accepted and no longer questioned because of his youth.

And there are big reasons why Whiteside is worried that he will be traded.

The Lakers' current strength is the interior, with Gasol, Whiteside, Jordan Hill, and Thackeray as four strong players.

There are also people like Ryan Kelly who have a little potential but can't play. In addition, Ibanks and Draymond Green are both able to make cameo appearances in the No. 4 position.

And Wesley Johnson, if he plays a small lineup, he can also be put in the No. 4 position.

Therefore, it can be said that the Lakers' interior line can be called overcrowded. And if Kupchak initiates a trade, there is a high probability that he will use the interior player as a bargaining chip.

Therefore, Chu Xuan is worried that if Kupchak trades Whiteside, then the gains outweigh the losses.

After all, the current Chu Xuan has no right to decide or even speak on the changes in the Lakers' lineup.

Just like now, Phil Webb called out of the blue, apparently just informing him of the outcome of the transaction.

"Mitch and Morey negotiated a deal, Jeremy Millin is coming to our team, and we're going to lose Meeks and Jordan Hill."

Morey, Jeremy Lin...... That's Team Rocket.

In other words, the Lakers and Rockets are about to complete a trade involving players such as Jeremy Lin, who Chu Xuan wants to get, as well as Jordan Hill and Meeks.

"What about the deal?" Chu Xuan asked.

"The deal is basically done, and it is said that it has reached the point where it is signed. It is estimated that it will take less than an hour for the details of the transaction to be announced. After a pause, Phil Webb continued: "Mickey's phone is always busy, and I haven't been able to contact him yet, so the specific situation is not particularly clear. ”

"However, considering the reciprocity of the deal, there should be no other players involved. Chu, if you want to know the specific content, you can only wait a little longer. ”

In fact, Chu Xuan was just asking, after all, he couldn't interfere with the decision of the general managers of the two sides.

Therefore, knowing later is not a big deal.

"Well, okay. I'll follow the news. ”

"Chu, there's one more thing." Just as Chu Xuan was about to hang up the phone, Phil Webb said.

Chu Xuan was a little puzzled in his heart, this Phil Webber rarely called him, how could he call once now, and there were so many things?

However, because it was getting late, Chu Xuan, who was already preparing to sleep, had nothing to do, so he didn't mind Phil Webber taking up some more of his time.

"Chu, I'm in the hospital for an infusion now, and I'm in a bad condition, and I probably won't be able to go to Oklahoma tomorrow." There was some helplessness in Phil Webb's voice.

Chu Xuan was slightly stunned, how could this Phil Webb go to the hospital in a good manner? You know, when he got off work this afternoon, he heard that Phil Webb went to dinner with a friend.

"What's wrong, Phil? What's wrong? Chu Xuan said with concern.

"It's not a big deal, it's just that I'm sick from food and I can't get out of bed so weak. The doctor is treating me and has kept me in the hospital for three days. ”

Food poisoning...... Affection Phil Webb's meal is not a small price.

"Since you're sick, take a good rest, and I'll go see you tomorrow." Chu Xuan said: "By the way, did you notify the others about your illness, I think you must let Mickey know first." ”

"Mitch didn't know it yet, I had been calling him before, but it didn't get through. I've already told Kobe Bryant, though. ”

"Oh, what about the game against the Thunder the day after tomorrow? Are you going to be absent? Who will coach then? Chu Xuan suddenly remembered that there was another important game on the 14th.

"I've asked Kobe Bryant for advice, and he's saying he wants you to try coaching once. As for Mickey's thoughts, I don't know yet. ”

Chu Xuan couldn't help but be stunned, he came to coach the game? It was just too sudden.

"Phil, I think if I take your place, I'm afraid there will be a lot of people who have opinions." Chu Xuan thought of Dande Anthony, if he came to coach, that guy would definitely be the first to stand up against it.

Phil Webb chuckled: "The game against the Thunder was very important, and the whole world was watching that game. So, I had to find someone I could trust. And you, that person. ”

Chu Xuan was stunned again, when did this Phil Webb be so optimistic about him? You know, Dande Anthony and Phil Webb are very good friends.

However, since Phil Webber took the initiative to let him accept the matter of coaching, of course Chu Xuan would not object. You know, he's always dreamed of becoming the head coach of the Lakers.

And now, even though I'm not a head coach, it's good to be able to be a head coach.

Therefore, Chu Xuan naturally would not refuse, and he would not care about anyone's irresponsible remarks.

"Phil, thank you for your trust. If Mickey agrees, I don't think I'll have a problem. ”

Chu Xuan said confidently.

"Okay, Chu, I'll call Mickey now, and I'll let you know as soon as there's news." After a pause, Phil Webber continued: "You start preparing for coaching first, I don't think there should be any problems." ”