"2005 first-round pick No. 10 pick + Karim Rush and some cash, trade Zach Randolph."

Looking at the new quotation from the Lakers, Han Ning slowly sat up straight.

Obviously, the Lakers know something about the Knicks.

At the very least, it was known that the Knicks were about to retire two players.

And in the position of small forward, there is a shortage of people.

This one, though, doesn't seem as valuable as the first one.

Karim Rush is compared to Karl Malone, even if Karl Malone is retiring.

It's also incomparable.

However, the Lakers chose Karim Rush.

This left-handed perimeter player, a pure shooter, can play both the second and third positions.

He has the ability to shoot more than 40% of three-point shots, cut in with the ball, wait for the ball on the outside or make a pull-up jump shot skillfully, and defense is also one of his strengths, and his ability to hold the ball and divide the ball is good.

It can be said that he is a very good 3D player.

Although the physical aspect is not too good.

But it's very suitable for playing as a substitute.

Of course, his ability can only be used as a substitute.

He averaged just a few points per game throughout his career, with his career highlight coming 35 points against the Indiana Pacers.

In other words, the ability is there, but not strong.

It's just a good fit for the Knicks!

The current Knicks need a backup small forward player who can have some ability on defense and slightly better physical fitness.

Compared to this requirement, Karim Rush is even better.

The ability to shoot three-pointers can somewhat compensate for the Knicks' outside firepower off the bench.

At the same time, the positional attributes of the swingman at the front guard can also strengthen the depth of the Knicks' roster to a certain extent.

Almost a bench player tailored for the Knicks.

But.

Han Ning is still not satisfied with this quotation.

The reason is simple.

Compared to Zach Randolph's current value.

A first-round pick with a No. 10 pick and a Karim Rush alone isn't enough to level the trade value.

Although the Lakers came up with a significant amount of cash to trade.

But, are the Knicks short of money?!

The whole league, who has James Dolan wronged the big head.......... Bah! Who has James Dolan bold!

Isn't it an insult to James Dolan to trade money?!

So, Han Ning didn't think about it, so he replied to the Lakers.

The content is simple.

"2005 first-round pick No. 10 pick + second-round pick No. 7 + Karim Rush and some cash, traded Zach Randolph."

If memory serves, in this year's draft, there were also a number of players who later counterattacked.

A first-round pick alone isn't enough.

Plus a second-round pick that's pretty much the same.

Of course, this second-round pick may be valuable in Han Ning's eyes.

But in the eyes of others, the value is not so high.

Therefore, the Lakers also agreed very happily.

In this regard, Han Ning was also quite satisfied in his heart.

Zach Randolph has made it clear that he wants to go to the Lakers.

Even if it is stopped, it doesn't mean much.

Reaching this deal will allow Han Ning to fill the void created by the Knicks due to the retirement of the two veterans.

It can be regarded as solving one of Han Ning's troubles.

After striking a deal with the Lakers.

The rest of the NBA teams are like cats smelling fish.

They were all excited.

The Knicks have agreed to the deal.

It means that they also have a chance to take away their favorite players from the Knicks!

All of a sudden, the number of offers sent to the Knicks skyrocketed again.

Looking at the stacks of higher and higher quotations on his desk, a wave of anger gradually rose in Han Ning's heart.

Really when the Knicks opened a supermarket?!

This kind of situation has indeed never been encountered by Han Ning.

He left the Rockets last season after winning a championship.

So, although I heard about it, the Rockets later received quite a lot of offers.

But it's just heard.

He didn't have a real feeling after all.

However, Han Ning could also feel the level of trouble in this matter.

If it is really divided by other teams, the Knicks will be divided.

Then the Knicks' good results were really short-lived.

Thinking of this, Han Ning had to put down the player information and free agent information of the draft conference in his hand.

Picked up my phone and called the Knicks players one by one.

One is to appease the mentality of these players.

Let them understand that the team still needs them in the new season.

Give them a reassuring pill.

The second is also to prevent other teams from fooling them.

Play a couple of emotional cards to keep them on the team.

Simply, Han Ning's reaction and action were quite fast.

While the rest of the Knicks players have been approached by many teams.

But under Han Ning's reassurance, they still did not choose to leave the Knicks.

Of course, this is also inseparable from the good relationship between Han Ning and the players in the Knicks team on weekdays.

It is absolutely impossible for Alan Iverson and Da Yao to leave Han Ning.

And among the remaining players.

Kyle Korver, Jose Calderón and Mo Williams.

If it weren't for Han Ning, it wasn't certain that he would have been able to enter the NBA last season and play such a good performance.

The remaining two players, Kurt Thomas and Mutombo, are also veterans and will not be easily fooled by other teams.

These two people, one is the main interior player in the Knicks, and the other is already older, and it is very clear that he can no longer play as a starter.

In such a situation, it is important to get these two guys out of a team that has just won the championship and is hopeful of defending it.

That would have to be quite costly to have a chance.

After calming down the other players of the Knicks, Han Ning put his mind at ease and continued to look for players to complement the Knicks' lineup.

At the moment, there are actually only eight players on the Knicks' roster.

I can't even make up a big list of 12 people.

Last season, the Knicks had a small number of players.

In many cases, in order to make up the squad, a few players will be brought in from the development league on an ad hoc basis to make up the numbers.

It's just that these players basically don't have the opportunity to play.

In this regard, Han Ning was also a little dissatisfied in his heart.

Luckily last season, the Knicks didn't suffer much of a wave of injuries.

Not this season.

At least twelve players need to be filled.

That is, to add four more players.

Two players can sign rookie players from the draft.

For the remaining two players, Han Ning plans to look for them from the free agent list.