Then third place, the Los Angeles Clippers!

This is even more ruthless. Not to mention that the Clippers also have a number of potential newcomers such as Brand and Mageti.

You don't want me, I'll go next door, the same city derby, right? I turned all Lakers fans into Clippers!

By the way, it also includes the deadliest actor Nicholson, the front row!

This time the forum exploded in an instant.

This is really not going to sleep anymore!

Due to the time difference, it is already morning in China. Fans are so excited when they get up early in the morning to see the news.

And whether it is going to the Wizards or the Bulls, this is either partnering with Yao Ming or Yi Jianlian!

When Sun Hao is basically impossible to leave Xiao Mavericks, this is the biggest benefit!

It was not just a storm that was about to come and the wind filled the building, but dark clouds were covered with lightning.

The Lakers' management felt unprecedented pressure.

...

Los Angeles, Kupchek's home.

On the sofa in his living room was the son of team owner Mr. Buss, Little Buss.

As early as 1998, Bass, the old man had already asked his son to work as a scout with Jerry West.

After so many years, Buss Jr. has been able to stand alone and become an important decision-maker in the team's management.

Now the two of them are sitting face to face, with a sad face that cannot be hidden on their faces.

Whether Kobe's purpose of making this list is purely to put pressure on them or to have that kind of idea, the Lakers have to do something right now.

Otherwise, if the free market door will open tomorrow, if Kobe really goes to the Wizards, then everything will be too late.

"Miami is the most sincere among the teams that are interested in Shaq. They are willing to give Odom, Karon Butler and Grant."

Kupchek was reporting to Bass Jr.

After hearing this, Buss nodded seriously.

This offer can be said to be quite sincere.

Two quasi-All-stars who were in their year of playing, and one was a high-quality rookie who had been playing for three years.

"It would be perfect if there was one more first-round pick."

Little Bus said after thinking about it.

Kupchek nodded, signaling that he would try it.

"Don't worry, it's important to release the news of our negotiations with each team first, the news of uncertainty."

Buss Jerry West still learned a lot.

He knew that it was not the time to be forced to get out of place by Kobe. The most important thing now is to let Kobe know that they were moving in the direction Kobe wanted.

As for why it is an uncertain message, it is because of this time node.

If Kobe really goes to the Wizards or other teams, it means they can only choose O'Neal.

Then it was very important to refute rumors at that time.

At that time, they had to let O'Neal know that everything was rumor, and that we chose to keep you between you and Kobe.

After hearing this, Kupchek nodded. He was still convinced of the team's ability as a young helmman.

In the face of such a crisis, it is not easy to remain calm, not to mention that it is considered so meticulously.

Little Buss will be the perfect successor to Old Buss.

After the two finished chatting, it was already past 9 o'clock in the evening.

Little Bus got up and walked out the door, took a deep breath, took out a box of chewing gum from his suit pocket, took two pieces and put them in his mouth to chew.

Although he had already explained what Kupchek should do, his mind was actually in chaos.

Kobe and O'Neal, whether it is the preference of the Bass family, or their age, the future and current situation of the team, keeping Kobe is a must-have option.

But he is still young after all, and he is not the kind of person his father is indifferent to the world.

Kobe and O'Neal's performance last season were two extremes.

O'Neal almost dragged the Lakers into the finals alone.

To be honest, even if Kobe is replaced by a lower-level star, the Lakers may have won the championship.

So under such a premise, it is actually very uncomfortable to send O'Neal away.

Moreover, the best proposal Kupchek said was not that helpful to the Lakers.

That is the operation of solving the zero-destruction of money. No matter how much change is, it will not work as a whole.

As long as this deal is made, the Lakers will basically withdraw from the championship stage next season.

Moreover, after such a deal, the Lakers' salary space is full, and Grant's salary is similar to Kobe now.

With Odom, they may not necessarily renew their contract with Caron Butler.

It's difficult!

Little Buss took out the gum box from his pocket again.

Jerry West couldn't help but appear in front of him.

"Jim, if you are upset one day in the future, just take a chewing gum."

This is what the Lakers legend said to him when he was working as a scout with Jerry West.

He also asked what chewing gum is rather than cigars.

“Because it can relieve your stress without making your lungs darker.”

West said with a smile.

Because of his words, chewing gum became a habit for him.

He thought about spitting the gum on paper and wrapping it in the trash can, then picked up his cell phone and called West.

Two years ago, in 2002, West resigned from Lakers management and went to the Grizzlies to serve as basketball director.

Although he worked for different teams, Buss Jr. still has connections with this former "master".

The phone number was called after a while. West definitely had no rest during this time.

Bus Jr. communicated with West for a while, of course he didn't say anything about the Heat's negotiations with them.

He just said that many teams are interested in O'Neal.

"Are there any Mavericks in those teams?"

West did not ask too much about the relationship between OK, but asked this sentence.

Little Bus felt a little incredible.

Because the Mavericks are the Lakers' main competitor, if O'Neal is sent to Dallas.

This is a standard operation that makes the opponent stronger.

Even if Nowitzki can be exchanged for it, it may not be a good thing.

"I think you can try to see if you can trade Sun."

However, West's subsequent words made him unexpected.

"I see."

After a while of silence, he seemed to know what West meant.

He turned back to the living room again.

...

It was already late at night, and rumors were still breaking out between the teams.

For example, the Suns are in contact with Nash.

For example, Kobe has decided to have a meeting in Los Angeles, and the teams he meets are the teams on his list.

For example, the Lakers are discussing O'Neal's deal with the Heat.

Just like after lightning, bursts of thunder began to sound.

However, just as the fans were eating French fries and watching these rumors with relish, a news shocked the French fries in their hands.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Magic and Wizards reached a deal.
Chapter completed!