The rest is just noise

Since he had to answer a lot of calls today and spend a lot of time talking, Louis never left the office even at noon.

Zhao Yuanzheng is in and out, he is the busiest person.

The two teams currently most hopeful of reaching a deal with the Lakers are the Grizzlies and Rockets.

The two teams' personnel information, salary space, players they want to get rid of, and recent news must be collected completely.

Louis definitely didn't have time to do this, so Zhao Yuanzheng basically did it for him.

Jim Bass is, for the most part, just a mascot.

He is the assistant to the president, but he can't do most of the things that an assistant needs to do. But if he can't do it, he can let others do it, such as the diligent Coach Zhao.

Zhao Yuanzheng willingly worked as a tool for Jim. Louis knew that this playboy was playing tricks, but he let it go.

Xiao Jiujiu here is actually related to Zhao Yuanzheng.

Louis believes he will leave the Lakers one day, just like he left the Knicks.

Zhao Yuanzheng's career has just started. He may not be a good coach, but he is a good administrator.

The future of the Lakers belongs to Buss Jr.

Now that he has a relationship with Buss Jr., Zhao Yuanzheng's development prospects with the Lakers will be very clear.

“Sir, what’s for lunch?”

Louis wanted to give this worthless dandy a roll of his eyes.

But he is right, no matter how hard you work, you can't forget to eat.

"Do you recommend one?" Louis said.

"I know a French restaurant, it's absolutely amazing!" Jim said, "And they're not far from the forum. If you order takeout, it can be delivered within half an hour."

Louis asked back: "Then why don't you act quickly?"

"Okay, I'll go right away!"

When little Bas went to order takeout, Zhao Yuanzheng came in again.

"What's the catch?" Louis asked.

Zhao Yuanzheng said: "I think Houston may want to trade Christian Laettner."

Louis originally had a somewhat casual attitude towards Zhao Yuanzheng's report.

As soon as the other party said this, Louis became energetic.

"Lettner?" Louis asked in surprise, "Are they crazy?"

After Laettner entered the NBA, he was indeed no longer as brilliant as he was in college, but as K's most proud disciple at the beginning of his career, he was a well-rounded player.

It's like a Bill Laimbeer with some added athleticism and a full set of offensive skills.

In the first two seasons, Laettner was still adapting to the NBA. Last season, he averaged 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists per game, proving that he can still play well in the professional league.

"Houston is definitely not crazy, they just can't satisfy Laettner's appetite." Zhao Yuanzheng took out a piece of news about the Rockets, "In the middle of last season, Laettner refused to renew his contract in advance."

Louis took the newspaper and read it.

This report describes how Laettner refused to renew his contract.

The Rockets are willing to give him a five-year contract extension of 30 million yuan.

But Laettner decisively refused because "if I have to play on a team that can't win, I want more money."

Laettner's counteroffer to the Rockets was $60 million over five years.

Directly doubled, the negotiations between the two parties will naturally be unable to proceed.

An annual salary of tens of millions is standard for top players.

People like Ewing, Wilson, and Sampson all earn tens of millions of dollars in annual salary.

With Laettner's ability, he is definitely not worthy of such a high salary. He quoted such a high price just to let the Rockets retreat.

Moreover, Leitner also left some leeway.

He doesn't have to ask for the money.

The premise for him to take this money is "if I have to play on a team that can't win". On the other hand, if he can play on a team that can win, the asking price will be much more reasonable.

On the surface, this news is that Laettner and the Rockets cannot agree on the number of contract extensions. In fact, Laettner, as a winner in college, cannot tolerate the harsh environment of the Rockets losing all year round.

He doesn't want to stay with the Rockets anymore, and that's the key.

Will the Rockets trade Laettner for Divac?

From the other party's perspective, this may seem unnecessary.

But if Leitner is determined to leave, then it seems to be a solution to buy some good stocks and stop the loss in time before he breaks the pot.

Half an hour later...

"Jim, didn't you say it could be delivered in half an hour?" Louis said with a look of displeasure. "Where's my foie gras? Where's my tuna salad sandwich? Where's my caviar? My sweet burrito."

Where are the Nicorettes?”

Zhao Yuanzheng said in surprise: "Eat so much? Don't you want to lose weight?"

Louis rolled his eyes at him: "Nonsense, how can you have the energy to lose weight if you don't eat enough?"

"I told you last time that the Mexican guy who delivered the food was unreliable, and he was late again!" Jim said angrily, "I'm going to file a complaint against them!"

Bass made a phone call in front of Louis and Zhao Yuanzheng and yelled at the store, but his power was limited.

"If you don't deliver the takeaway to the forum's president's office within five minutes, I...I'll fucking curse you to death!"

Louis wanted to ask Jim how he could curse people to death with his meager vocabulary, but the phone rang.

"Coach Lu, is Divac still there?"

"Still."

"Great!" Angie said excitedly, "I'm willing to trade Lou Liu Yuqing, Byron Scott, Benoit Benja C and a 1996 first-round pick with lottery protection in exchange for him!"

Do you think it seems particularly generous for Anji to report so many people at once?

First of all, Liu Yuqing is basically regarded as a negative asset by Atlanta's old club and Vancouver. Scott was a very good defender when he was young, but now he has reached the end of his career. As for the center named Benoit, he and Ewing

He was the second overall pick in the same year and was known for his perfect center figure before the draft.

However, this person is like Eddy Curry before Eddy Curry. He has it all, but lacks self-discipline and cannot control his body shape. He loses control every offseason.

Even so, he still averaged 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game in the first seven years of his career.

But starting in 1992, his aging and uncontrollable weight caused injuries, and his condition deteriorated.

Finally, there's the lottery-protected first-rounder...

In this situation, do the Grizzlies have a chance of making the playoffs next year?

"Sir, you want the duck liver!"

Just as Jim was about to call out, he was stared at by Louis' death eyes so that he did not dare to speak, and he only became a ruthless plate-making machine.

"You are too generous, Danny, but the combined salary you gave these players is more than Vlad. We have no room." Louis asked with a smile, "Should I add more?

"

Angie said excitedly: "Cedric Ceballos, if he can be added, the salary will match."

Louis couldn't help but smile.

"Danny, you said, I gave it away for an unsociable Chinese freak, a crippled veteran who can retire at any time, a real big fat pig who can't control his mouth, and a first-round pick that has no chance of falling into my hands.

What are all-star centers and rapidly improving future stars for?" Louie asked, "Do you think I'm a fool, Danny?"

Louis, who had been smiling playfully just a second ago, suddenly looked as scary as O.J. Simpson on the night of his murder. Jim didn't know what Simpson was like when he committed the murder, but he swore that he wouldn't be scarier than Louis was now.

What, you said Simpson didn't kill anyone? Shut your mouth!

"Sorry, Coach Lu, I didn't think carefully."

Ainge originally thought that the Lakers were planning to rebuild, and Louis' remarks about "not for sale" had angered Divac and others, so he must be eager to deal with them.

As long as the fledgling Anji used her brain, she wouldn't think of Louis as an angel who was willing to give him away at a huge price.

"Let me tell you how this deal is going to work." Louis said in a firm tone, "Let Byron Scott stay in peace and exchange your first-round pick for an unprotected first-round pick.

Give me one more first-round pick swap in 1998, and I can give you A.C. Green and Cedric Ceballos just because we played together."

Angie gasped.

Louis gave him no other choice.

Either accept it or the negotiation ends here.

Is it worth it?

a.c is an average starter, while Ceballos averaged 18 points per game with the Lakers last season and is definitely a rising star who can continue to improve.

However, the unprotected first round in 1996 was so important.

Although the new college season has not yet started, everyone knows that next year will be a big year for the draft.

If the Grizzlies don't have a good record, they will have to rely on next year's draft to save their lives.

"Coach Lu, can you exchange the 1996 first-round pick for 1997?"

Louis smiled. For him, there was no difference between the first round picks in the past two years.

But he still has to teach Anji what extreme pressure means.

"It seems like you don't have the sincerity to complete the deal with me."

As soon as Louis finished speaking, he heard Anji say excitedly: "No, no, Coach Lu, the new season will be the first season in the history of the Grizzlies. It will be difficult for us to return to the playoffs, and by then we may

There are so many talented prospects entering the draft and we need this opportunity!"

Louis was silent for 15 seconds.

Anji waited in agony. Every second, an evil voice in his heart shouted: You messed up!

"We are old friends, Danny, and if you insist on doing so, you have to give me your 1996 second-round pick as well."

"Deal, Coach Lu!"

"To be honest, if it weren't for you, I would never do this deal." Louis also did not forget to give Anji psychological comfort, making him feel that he had made a lot of money.

“I really appreciate it!”

If Anji could stand in front of Louis now, he would definitely be able to do a 90-degree bow that even the Japanese would be ashamed of.

"You should send the fax to the alliance first. This matter has caused such a fuss that I haven't eaten yet."

"It's all my fault, Coach Lu, you can eat first, I will convey the transaction information to the league!"

Louis hung up the phone, but in front of him were two pairs of big doubtful Kazlan eyes.

"It's done."

Louis said simply.

Zhao Yuanzheng couldn't help but asked excitedly: "Who is the unlucky guy?"

"What you said is really ugly. What do you mean by a hapless person?" Mr. Lu obviously lacked self-awareness. "Whoever trades with me doesn't think that it is a good deal for him when the transaction occurs? As for the transaction,

The negative impact... Please, I'm not God, how could I know there would be such consequences?"

Zhao Yuanzheng asked seriously: "So who is the unlucky guy?"

"Vancouver."

"Oh, poor Danny, his managerial career is probably going to end in the middle of the road."

"No, he and I are just doing what we need."

Only Jim Bass was pure. He winked at Zhao Yuanzheng: "So, um, what happened?"

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