Taylor Swift saw that Hayes was injured and put down his propaganda work and rushed back to Houston from New Jersey to visit the patient, which touched Hayes very much, and most of the injury was healed. At noon, Taylor and Gao Tongxuan cooked together and cooked a meal that combined Chinese and Western. Hayes felt that this kind of life of being cared for by beautiful women was quite happy. He always wanted to laugh happily, but he didn't dare to laugh, and his brow bones hurt when he smiled.

After eating, the trio watched TV together in the living room, and the sports station broadcast an interview with Barkley.

"I'd suggest the Rockets trade Maddy this summer and then switch to someone who is tough defensively so they can be an invincible force," Barkley said. ”

The reporter said: "Maddie is the MVP of this season. ”

Barkley said dismissively: "You say he's an MVP? Ha, I suggest that the league change the way it selects MVPs in the future. If Chuck plays for the Trail Blazers, this year's MVP will be Zach Randolph because he has the prettiest stats. ”

The reporter asked in surprise: "Are you saying that Maddie is just a player in the same level as Randolph?" ”

Barkley laughed: "I didn't say that, you're insulting me, when I don't know basketball?" Zach is dominant on the offensive end, he's a lot tougher than Maddy, you look at how many frontcourt rebounds he's grabbed this season! Although the Trail Blazers have a terrible record, Zach has never been afraid of anyone on the court, and I think Maddie is like a frightened woman at times...... No, forgive me for the misnomer, it's a frightened little girl. ”

Barkley's words made the three of Hayes laugh together, and when this interview aired, Maddie would definitely not be happy to watch it. At the juncture of the championship, Barkley's remarks were simply trying to provoke infighting among the Rockets.

"Charles is not a big mouth." Hayes sighed.

"I think what he said makes sense, Maddie really doesn't play as well as you, and a lot of people on the Rockets think you're much better than him." Taylor Swift said.

Weaver, Azubuke and others often say that Hayes is better than Maddie in private chats, and almost all the bench players like to play with Hayes, and Taylor heard this from Azubuuk.

"Chuck, I think you're better than Maddie, too. He is always very energetic when he plays a weak team, and he sleepwalks when he encounters a strong team. Gao Tongxuan also said: "Yao Ming said last time he finished the regular season that he was very convinced of you, and you should be in the best team, if you are the core of the Rockets, he has no opinion at all." But Maddie often makes him feel uncomfortable when he plays. You can play better, but now the Rockets can only be pressed by Maddie, are you happy? A lot of teams want to attract you to join with a maximum salary, so you don't think about it? ”

"To be honest, I'm already thinking about a move." Hayes sighed.

During the regular season, Hayes was determined to stay. He thought that Maddie was just scoring points in the regular season and would play harder in the playoffs, but he didn't expect that he would only know individual offense when he entered the playoffs...... Maddie did this, either because the basketball IQ was too low, or because she was too selfish.

So, Hayes is annoying Maddy right now, not because Maddy plays too much iron when he attacks, but because of his defensive attitude. The other four positions are all very strong in single defense, even Fisher, who is getting slower and slower, will desperately follow the young man, and his concentration is very concentrated, daring to switch positions and resist the opposing striker. Maddie's defense depends on the mood, the opponent doesn't need to block and dismantle, and often throws off him with a fake move, fortunately, the Rockets are now practicing joint defense, and his teammates have strong defensive ability, otherwise he will definitely lose a lot of points in that position.

What made Hayes even more unbearable was Maddie's smile after yesterday's game. Even if there is a black whistle of match-fixing in Chinese football, no one's smile blooms like a flower after losing!

"I'll get the top salary if I leave, but it's a bit of a pity. The Rockets now have a very strong lineup, and it is not easy to put together such a strong bench lineup, and if you stay in the Rockets, you are likely to win consecutive championships and establish a dynasty. It may be more valuable if I am gone, but if you want to create a dynasty, you can't achieve it in a short time. Tracy is a problem, not to mention leading the team, and his actions are sometimes very frustrating. It would be nice if the uniform team could swap him out and get a couple of useful players like Billups, Hamilton ......," Hayes said. If Billups and Hamilton were traded for now, the Rockets would be invincible! But this can only be done in yy. Alexander's idiot old man didn't change Maddie after he was abolished, let alone Maddie who has won the MVP now?

"It's hard for Maddie to be traded, it's hard for you to get the top salary in the Rockets, it's hard to get even 10 million annual salary, you think about it, I suggest you transfer...... I talked to Yao Ming about this, and he was very depressed about your business. Gao Tongxuan said thoughtfully.

Hayes pondered for a moment, the renewal of the contract was indeed very depressing.

After playing the Suns, Yao Ming talked to Hayes in detail about renewing the Rockets. Previously, Yao Ming and Maddie discussed a salary cut together after the season, and Maddie said to think about it. As long as the two take a salary cut together, they can free up the salary for the Rockets and Hayes to renew their contracts with a high salary, if not the maximum salary, it is not too much.

The NBA has a salary cap (after which a luxury tax is paid), so some teams will voluntarily choose to jump out of their contracts or buy out their contracts before re-signing in order to strengthen their roster.

Yao Ming wasted a lot of thought in order to keep Hayes, and if he wanted to take a salary cut, he had to negotiate with the team, jump out of the contract first, and then re-sign a new contract. Yao Ming is willing to do so. But Maddie refused to take a pay cut, thinking that the Rockets should renew him to a bigger contract because he was the regular season MVP. As a result, the team would have to pay the luxury tax if they wanted to sign Hayes.

Will the Rockets pay luxury tax for Hayes to stay? Yao Ming felt unlikely. Hayes can be sure that it can't be.

The Rockets in his memory have never had anything to do with the luxury tax, in order to save money, Morey can only need second-round picks, frequently recruit NBDL temporary workers, renew Landry at a low price, give up the sixth man of the season Weaver, sign Ariza, send Raptors Anderson for free, and let Hayes play as the starting center for a season...... There are so many examples.

Hayes could accept a contract that is slightly lower than the maximum salary, but must be matched with star status. With his current strength, if he renews the Rockets with a middle-class contract, it will not be team spirit at all, but a shit! He is a dignified crossing man, which team is strong, which players will break out, he has a general number in his heart, are you afraid that there will be no future if you change teams? If the team trades according to his plan, are you afraid that without good teammates, you won't be able to win the championship? It's a pity that I can't be teammates with Yao Ming just when I'm gone.

At this time, Taylor Swift said: "I also recommend that you transfer. ”

"If I leave Houston, I'm not in the same city as you! Don't you want to see me in the future? Hayes was stunned. How could she make such a suggestion?

"No, it's not. I haven't been in Houston for a few days now, and I'm going to leave in a few days. In Houston, my parents will still take care of me, and if you transfer, you will have a lot of money, buy a big villa, and I will go directly to your house. Taylor said.

"What? It's decided that you can't go back! I can't refuse your offer. Hayes laughed and said, "From tomorrow onwards, be a happy man, feed the horses, chop wood, and travel the world; From tomorrow, care about food and vegetables. I want to have a house facing the sea and spring flowers. ”

"Did you keep saying you wanted to stay in the rocket because of me?" Taylor asked, leaning on Hayes' shoulder.

"Of course it has a lot to do with you. How could Shrek not want a princess? If I transfer and don't contact you, there will be a group of people who want to emasculate me, you go to the official website of the rocket and look at those messages, your fans are very murderous. Let's say it first, if I really transfer in the future and buy a villa, you have to live there! Hayes said, "Tongxuan, tell me, if I want to buy a house, where should I go?" No...... Is it better to go if you transfer? The team that can win the championship. ”

"There are so many options. A lot of teams are watching you all the time. The media on the Internet who help Maddie speak are basically deliberate, they want to force you to leave. Gao Tongxuan smiled: "In addition to the rockets, there is a possibility of winning the championship, I think there are five teams, and one is good, but it is difficult to win the championship." ”

"Let's see if we think the same thing." Hayes smiled.

"Timberwolves. Garnett and Iverson haven't been looking for you many times. They've shown their quality this season, and if you go and be a swingman, you'll definitely be even better. Add to that your fame, and it's not hard to attract some free agents. It's a pity that their home stadium is not in the big city. Gao Tongxuan said.

"New York is a big city, the players are all cancers, and it would be tragic for me to go." Hayes sighed, "What else?" ”

"The Lakers, a traditional powerhouse, young players have a lot of potential, and if you partner with Kobe Bryant, you are likely to win the championship. And the influence of Angel City is undeniable and can increase your popularity. Kobe Bryant is interested in having a good relationship with you, and the Magic also teaches you to pass the ball, which is good. The only downside is that after you go, you can only be the No. 2 star, and Kobe Bryant is already a symbol of the Lakers. ”

Hayes certainly knows that going to the Lakers will be very promising, but being a second-in-command under Kobe Bryant is said to be a thigh-hugging thing, okay? "Let's go on."

Gao Tongxuan smiled and continued: "There is also the Magic team." They have vacated their salaries to welcome you. Although the Magic only finished eighth in the East this year, they have a lot of good young players, as well as super center Dwight Howard. His offense is average, and if you go, he's likely to be the core, and the inside line made up of the two of you must be very powerful. ”

"You can think about that." Hayes said. Warcraft is the league's No. 1 center, and Turkoglu and Nelson are also about to explode, and the lineup is super strong.

Gao Tongxuan looked into Hayes's eyes, saw that he was almost thinking, and said: "There are also Nuggets, offensive teams, and many stars......

"Forget it. Style I don't like. Hayes interrupted Gao Tongxuan. Anthony and Kenyon Martin are two big tumors, and this ball is not easy to play.

"And the Celtics, who have a terrible record this year, may draft the top pick, Pierce and Jefferson are not bad, and if you go there, you can form a championship team."

"You have a good eye. This one can indeed be considered. Hayes said. He knows the potential of the Celtics, in addition to Pierce, Jefferson, and Rondo. If you join the Celtics, it's the Big Four. If you draw another good lottery, it's simply invincible. He knows the future, but Gao Tongxuan can see that the future of the Celtics is vision.

"The one who didn't win the championship was the Bobcats. But Jordan likes you the most, he has said many times that he wants to build a team with you as the core, he listens to everything you say, and also said that he wants to train you to be his successor. If you go, you will definitely be able to become the core and have a say, but the Bobcats are the worst in these teams, and if you want to develop, it depends on your strength. ”

Hayes sighed, of all these bosses, he liked Jordan the most. The two talked a few times and lost their temper, but the Bobcat was too weak and didn't even have a good coach, so the risk was too great. If you want to go, it's not a good choice.

(To be continued)