Chapter 363 [Is it still a draft?] 】
Hayes made entertainment headlines. "Shrek and the princess get back together? "Flower Heart Panda Cheating? Taylor Swift Becomes a Third Party? 》…… Everyone was surprised by the reunion of Hayes and Taylor, the two hadn't seen each other for a year, so why was it all of a sudden? What's even more surprising is that Taylor and Hayes went to Charlotte, which didn't cause Hayes's family war. What the hell is going on?
Hayes's behavior is not strictly speaking, it is not cheating, but more like stepping on two boats, because he and Gao Tongxuan have never been married. Because the photos of the two kissing at the airport were taken, no one doubted the real surname of the matter, Hayes's image of a good man was a little damaged, and some fans expressed their disappointment with Taylor, but several parties didn't care anymore, and their lives were not affected.
Hayes' naturalization of the UAE is also underway, and he has already contacted Crown Prince Sheikh and will have a clue within two months. Michael Jackson also invited Taylor to his London concert, where Hayes and Taylor will sing his "rememberthetime" together.
Aside from concert rehearsals, Hayes only cares about the talent show.
The draft draw has already been decided. The Knicks were the No. 1 pick, the Pacers, the Kings, the Wizards, the Nets, the Bulls, the Warriors, ...... The Bobcats have a strong roster, but they still have to think about the draft.
Mike Miller and Marcus Camby decided to become restricted free men and enter the free market. If a team is willing to offer them a contract, the Bobcats can choose to follow up or they can choose to waive it.
The two test the free market for the same purpose, both to get a big contract, if the Bobcats are willing to follow up and sign the best thing, if the Bobcats are not willing to renew their contract, anyway, there is already a championship ring, it is more practical to look at the money. In particular, Camby is ready to go, his contract with the Bobcats is limited by a penalty, his stats and playing time this season are not up to the standard of dividends, and if Lopez starts next season, it will be more difficult for him to get 10 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks.
On this day, Jordan visited Hayes' house and chatted with him about the draft.
"Chuck, are we still drafted this year? If Camby and Miller are gone, we'll have only 13 men left in the squad, and injuries will be affected. "The Bobcats don't have a draft pick (the Pistons in the first round and the Nuggets in the second round), but they can trade one. Hayes picked up the baby in the second round for the second year in a row, and Jordan hopes he can continue that magic this year as well.
"Actually, there is no need to strengthen the Bobcats' lineup......" Hayes laughed.
"Aren't you very accurate in looking at people? Who are you optimistic about this year, we just need to find a way to get it. In fact, even if Camby and Miller don't jump out of their contracts, we're prepared to trade them out of the team, or we'll have to pay the luxury tax next season. Chauncey (Billups) is also going to trade out, and although he is strong, but with you, we all feel that the Bobcats don't need a great point guard, as long as they can share some pressure on the defensive end and be able to shoot. Jordan said.
The Bobcats will discuss any trade with Hayes. After previously selecting 2-round rookies such as Marc Gasol, Karl Landry, Anthony Morrow, and Raymond Sessions, the Jordan draft has become addictive.
"In the past, we mainly drafted because we didn't play and couldn't attract good veterans. Rookies need to be developed, and there are risks. If Camby and them are gone, I would suggest signing veterans who want to win championships, money is not as attractive to them as the ring, and I think there will be people who would be willing to join Bobcat for a low salary. With the squad already formed, we should focus on signing veterans. Hayes laughed.
"Veteran, do you have any good advice? Who do we go to? Jordan asked.
"I'm looking for Odom on the inside, I've already told him. As long as he is in the middle class, he is willing to join the Bobcats. "Hayes and Jordan told him about Odom's comeback.
As soon as he heard that Odom was willing to take the middle class, Jordan looked happy and began to look forward to the two being poached, Odom is here, and the Bobcats' lineup will only be stronger.
"Anyone else?" Jordan asked again.
"It's too much, and the free market is at a very high level this summer." Hayes laughed.
In the summer of 2009, many stars became free agents.
The biggest premise for signing free agents is money, and in today's serious financial crisis, this may become an important reason for the flow of free agents. Since last season, teams have generally seen a decline in revenue, a decline in advertising sales, and a lack of home attendance. The Lakers, Bulls, Knicks and Suns are now the four most profitable teams in the league, and the Bobcats are in the top five because of their championships, while the rest of the teams are not so rosy. In the first two months of the season, the average single-game ticket revenue for the 30 teams was $894,000. That's thanks to the Thunder, who moved to Oklahoma City, which earned 127 percent more ticket revenue than they did in Seattle.
Take the Nets, for example, who earned $250,000 less per game than last season. There were 41 home games throughout the season, which meant that the box office alone would cost the team more than $10 million in less revenue. No team is willing to pay the luxury tax right now. Another real-life example of avoiding the luxury tax is that the Denver Nuggets have been looking to lower salaries since the summer of '08, even at the cost of giving away players of the caliber of Marcus Camby and a 2009 first-round pick.
The Bobcats' biggest advantage right now is money, and once Camby and Miller leave, they can spare close to 18 million salaries.
The biggest player in the '09 free agent market is none other than Kobe Bryant, who is now a restricted free agent, maybe he wants to team up with stars to challenge for a championship, maybe he will renew his contract with the Lakers with a high salary.
Second up is Carlos Boozer, the famous anti-bone boy who has publicly stated that he will jump out of his contract and become a free agent. His goal, of course, was more money. By the time he announced his entry into free agency, Boozer was no longer the x-factor for the team, and his jersey was sold at a discount this summer. Historically, though, Boozer realized that the free market wasn't getting him any more benefits, and he opted to exercise his $12.7 million contract option in the final year of the Jazz.
Also entering the free market are Sean Marion, Ben Gordon, Lamar Odom, Sidhu Turkeglu, Memet Oku, Andre Miller, Rashad Lewis, Mike Bibi, Jason Kidd, Aaron Iverson, Rasheed Wallace, Kyle Korver, Anderson Vallejo, Drew Gooden, Stephen Marbury, Joe Smith, Trevor Ariza, Wally Szebiak, Zaza Pachulia, Anthony Parker, Jermaine O'Neal and many more...... If you want point guards, there's Andre Miller and Mike Bibby, and if experience is needed, there's 36-year-old Kidd to choose from.
If you need an inside line, Boozer, Oku and Rashid Wallace are available. There are also a number of useful players such as Gooden, Pachulia and Joe Smith.
The main reason why Hayes didn't want to participate in the draft was that he knew that there weren't many people who could play this year, and the only people with strength were relatively high, not Bobcats.
The veterans are different, Oku, Kidd and others must be very yearning for the Bobcats, as long as the Bobcats make a move, they can sign them. However, it is a pity that no one is selected at the rookie conference. It's already 2009 this year. Which rookie was stronger in 2010, Hayes doesn't know.
As soon as the season is over, there are many teams that want to trade with the Bobcats, and the Warriors are willing to buy Bagnani, Morrow, and Weaver, and are willing to send Margeti and Yi Jianlian. The bobcat refused. Trade three low-paid players for Margeti's high-paid imbecile unless a madman would do that.
The Nets wanted Bagnani and Landry, but they didn't have the leverage to make a move.
After the finals, the Bobcats players became sweet. The team that wants Morrow is the most, Morrow has a four-year contract for a very low price, and he shot a high three-point percentage last season and can make a difference when he plays. At Bobcats, you can only play as a substitute, and you will definitely get more playing time when you go to other teams. But the Bobcats won't let go, Moreau himself doesn't want to go, he still has three years on his contract, even if he transfers, he won't get a high salary, and he will lose the chance to win the championship after leaving the Bobcats.
Instead, Bagnani's agent asked for a transfer. Last season, Bagnani was still able to play the main team, and after returning from injury, he has become a substitute, and all statistics have regressed compared with last season. He will also become a free agent in 2010, and the Italian champion will have to play luxury statistics next season if he wants to get a high salary. It is obviously impossible for the Bobcat to do this. With Hayes in place, Bagnani simply can't start on the inside, and he can't compete with Gerald Wallace at small forward. Even if he stays with the Bobcats next year, he can only be a substitute, and after the season, the Bobcats will not give him a big contract. Other teams are given a mid-range finish at best, which is not what Bagnani wants.
Hayes listened to Jordan talk about Bagnani's situation, thought for a while, and said: "If Andrea wants to leave, send him to the team he likes and change the draft pick." His salary is not high now, and he wants to change to a very strong person, the salary is not equal, and we don't need it if it's too bad. It's better to trade with the Warriors, who have a No. 7 draft pick, which is enough for us to pick a strongman. ”
"You still said that you don't want to be drafted, but you already have a candidate in your heart, right? Let's see if we want to go together this time? Jordan excitedly. The Warriors just want Bagnani, and it's not impossible to change the No. 7 rookie to the top pick of the year.
"Let's tell me who you want to choose first." Hayes laughed.
"If Camby and Bagnani go and we have two less interior players, it's better to pick an inside player. Griffin is definitely out of the game this year, and I'm hoping to pick Tabit. He is 221cm tall, which is the tallest except for Yao Ming. He's very athletic and can shoot basketballs, that's a good guy, right? ”
Hayes sighed inwardly. Jordan's vision is just not ordinary. He didn't find fault with Tabit, and said with a smile: "The outside world has a high opinion of him, and it is impossible for him to fall to the 7th place, and the top three may be selected." This draft lacks an inside line. ”
Jordan frowned, realizing that Hayes had a point. "And who do you want to choose?"
"Tyrick Evans or Stephen Curry!"
(To be continued)