Boston, Danny Ainge's brow furrowed, the Celtics now have a clear goal, that is, they need a player who can shoot threes and can defend, but it is not easy to really trade a suitable player. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Danny Ainge has been approached by several teams for trades, all of which have been rejected.

In the modern basketball system, there is a huge market for a qualified 3-and-D player, and although such a player does not become the absolute core of the team, it is an essential part of the team, so most teams in the league are not willing to send such a player away.

In addition to the reluctance of some teams to make a move, Danny Ainge's relative conservatism in terms of chips is also one of the reasons, and Danny Aingie certainly wants the team to pay the least price on the basis of getting the right players.

However, the successive hits made Danny Angie realize that he needed to increase his chips.

After going through the list in his hand, Danny Angie pulled through the phone number of Bucks general manager John Hammond.

"Danny, how did you come up with the idea of contacting me today?"

John Hammond actually already knew about Danny Ainge's contacts with various teams to find conversations, and he even knew what Danny Ainge was calling him for, but at this point he chose to play dumb.

"John, I know you know what I'm here for and would you like to talk to me about the Chris Middleton deal?"

Danny Angie didn't go around the bush with John Hammond and got straight to the point.

After hearing Danny Angie's words, the corners of John Hammond's mouth on the other end of the phone raised, he guessed correctly, but at this time he pretended to be surprised and said: "Danny, you're not wrong, trade Chris? No, it's impossible, we never planned to send Chris away, he is an important member of us, and his unlimited potential is the young player we focus on developing." ”

John Hammond exaggerated and shouted that his words were half-true, and the Bucks really had no intention of trading Middleton before this, but Middleton was not for sale for the Bucks.

Danny Ainge is well aware of this, and he directly poked at Hammond and said: "John, I don't think so, you already have Jabari Parker in the second and third positions, you have Giannis Antetokounmpo, and this season Chris's playing time has dropped dramatically, and I think as a young player, especially a player whose contract is expiring in the summer, he is not necessarily happy with this situation." ”

"Danny, that's just your guess. Hammond smiled, Danny Ainge was right, but he wouldn't admit it.

This season, because of the selection of Jabari Parker, coupled with the great potential shown by Brother Alphabet, the two occupied the starting position on the guard line, and Middleton, the Bucks starter in the second half of last season, became a substitute, and the playing time dropped sharply, and the data also shrunk significantly.

So far, Middleton and his agent have shown no dissatisfaction with the Bucks, but Hammond does have such concerns, and Middleton's contract expires this season, and it is very likely that he will be unhappy with the player by being reduced in playing time in the middle of the contract year.

"Well, John, you can take that as my guess, but I guess you must not be willing to risk not getting anything this summer, right?"

Danny Angie spoke again at this time, "It's better to listen to my quote." ”

"Well, Danny, I'm not very willing, but I'd be interested in hearing it. Hammond stopped refusing when he heard Danny Aangie's words, but he still looked reluctant in his words.

Danny Ainge, of course, knew that Hammond was just trying to take the initiative in negotiations, which is a common tactic for NBA general managers, and he didn't care, saying, "We can send Jeff Green in exchange for Chris and a draft pick." ”

"No, it can't be, Danny, we're not going to send Chris and a draft pick to get Jeff Green. We don't have any interest in bringing in a number three. ”

Hammond shook his head at this time and said that Jeff Green can only play the No. 3 position most of the time, and it is still too reluctant to use it as a No. 4 player, and the Bucks have Jabari Parker and Brother Alphabet, there is no need to bring in any more No. 3 players, and Jeff Green's contract is about to expire, in Hammond's view, there is a great danger to bring in.

Speaking of which, he paused again and said, "Jared Salinger, if you can send Jared, I can consider sending Chris." ”

"John, we have no plans to trade Jared for the time being. Danny Ainge also unceremoniously rejected Hammond's proposal, although Sullinger has not improved further, and even regressed this season, but now there is no more suitable person in the Celtics team to be the starting power forward, and Sullinger has two years left on his contract, Danny Ainger is in no hurry.

John Hammond then proposed to get Smart, but naturally Danny Ainge rejected it, the Celtics have few point guards, and Smart shows potential, as long as Angie is not stupid, he can't send Smart away at this time.

After several rounds of unagreed exchanges, Danny Ainge began to say what he really prepared to do: "Brandon Wright adds a first-round pick. ”

After hearing Danny Ainge's words, John Hammond groaned slightly, Brandon Wright can't compare with Jeff Green in terms of popularity and statistics, but in recent years, Wright has averaged about 9 points and 4 rebounds per game in about 18 minutes of playing time, which is actually more efficient than Jeff Green.

And Wright's salary is also low, only $5 million a year, which is quite cost-effective. Of course, beyond that, not having to give away a pick but getting a pick from the Celtics is why John Hammond would seriously consider it.

"Danny, I don't have any interest in your draft picks, if it's a Nets ......"

"John, this can't be. Danny Ainge unceremoniously interrupted John Hammond, the Celtics do still have the Nets' 2017 draft pick, but the Nets' roster structure is extremely unreasonable, they have made up their minds to break up the current roster, and it is very likely that it will bring a lottery show in two years, and Angie will naturally not be able to send all the Bucks.

"Brand Reitga's 2015 Mavericks draft pick. John Hammond also knew it was impossible, so he quickly spoke up again and offered his own terms.

The Mavericks' roster this season can be called luxurious, but Rondo doesn't seem to be compatible with Carlisle's tactics, and in the competitive West, he could even fall out of the top eight this season, that is, he could get a top-15 draft pick, or even a lottery pick, which is what John Hammond is eyeing.

In fact, the Celtics still have the 76ers' 2015 draft picks in their hands, but that is protected by the lottery, and looking at the appearance of the 76ers, nine times out of ten they are running for the lotto, and John Hammond naturally won't want it.

"Deal!" After hearing John Hammond's words, Danny Angie agreed without much hesitation, which was a plan he had prepared before the call.

Although it's a pity that the draft picks obtained from the Mavericks are given away like this, the draft picks are actually only valuable if they are given away before the draft, and if you really wait until the person is selected, the value will be discounted.

Middleton, on the other hand, has played less minutes with the Bucks this season and has shrunk in numbers, but his three-point shooting rate last season reached 41.4%, and he has a good defensive foundation, although he is not well-known among 3D players in the league for the time being, but he has all the conditions to become a good 3D player.