The conditions offered by Zhao Feiyang are not simple. This is already a very huge plan for a team with a big belly.
Especially the matter of trading to All-Star level inside players is not a trivial matter in the entire league.
The reason is also very simple. There are only so many All-Star level players, and there are even fewer insiders. Anyone who enters the free market will basically be snatched away by those super teams at the first opportunity.
Where will it be the turn of a weak team like the Timberwolves?
"Zhao, I remember everything you said!"
"Wait for my news! I will make it clear to the big boss and shareholders... The Timberwolves really need to change, otherwise this team will sink forever..."
"This time we not only need to strengthen, but also change the team's head coach. In fact, the head coach candidate is already being selected by the team management..."
Seeing the serious look on head coach Philip Sanders' face, Zhao Feiyang also made a solemn promise to him.
"Coach Phillip, if all these conditions are met, I will never leave the Timberwolves!"
"Don't worry! I still have enough time to wait for the Timberwolves to react before next season..."
Philip Sanders also nodded.
The two of them had reached a tacit agreement.
The dinner ended quickly, and the other players all found their female companions to relax. Only Zhao Feiyang and a few players chose to go home and rest.
The Timberwolves' season journey is over, and for them, the remaining time is all about relaxation and rest.
At the same time, the pattern of the Eastern and Western finals has also been officially announced.
On the Eastern side, in the semifinals, the Atlanta Hawks will face the Washington Wizards, and the much-watched Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Chicago Bulls.
In the West, the Golden State Warriors, who advanced to the second round, met the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Houston Rockets met the Los Angeles Clippers.
Under the predictions of the media, the Cleveland Cavaliers led by LeBron James in the East obviously have a better chance of winning.
He was originally a superstar in the league, and after coming to the Cavaliers, he often urged the Cavaliers to make various blockbuster deals. Judging from the Cavaliers' lineup, they are completely invincible in the Eastern Conference.
If Derrick Rose had not suffered a major injury, the Chicago Bulls might still have a chance to compete.
The Heat's Big Three had encountered them before, and the strength of the Chicago Bulls at that time was obvious to all.
Unfortunately, Derrick Rose's injury has affected his career, and it is basically impossible to lead the team to counterattack.
On the west side, it is completely different from the one super team in the east.
The Golden State Warriors don't look much better than the Memphis Grizzlies. Many fans think that the contest between them will be a stalemate until the end of seven games.
The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers are even more star-studded. These two teams seem to be the most likely to win the championship.
Therefore, there is no conclusion yet on the Western Conference, but most fans in the Eastern Conference believe that the Cleveland Cavaliers will eventually reach the Finals.
As the playoffs continued, the Minnesota Timberwolves' front office meeting also held smoothly.
Philip Sanders, the team's minor owner, delivered an impassioned speech at the meeting, single-handedly trying to awaken the sleeping souls of the team's shareholders.
"I know that the primary purpose of the team is to make profits, but for everyone here, I believe that you are also people who like basketball, or you have had the expertise and love for sports when you were young. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to do it at all. Will come and invest in an NBA team..."
"Zhao made it very clear to me that as long as the team recruits him, he is willing to stay... It's time for us to change. This has been the state for so many years. Although it is very stable, I believe this This state cannot help the team go further..."
"I know it costs money to do all this, so I need your support... If we want to build a super team, there has to be investment... even if it's like Cleveland. A small city is willing to sacrifice everything for the championship..."
"Of course, we don't have LeBron James, but if we are reluctant to increase investment, we will never meet the next LeBron James. While there is still a chance, let's give it a try... ..."
Coach Philip Sanders' words caused a heated discussion in the conference room.
Soon, team owners and shareholders expressed their opinions one after another.
"I think we can give it a try. Let's start by trading All-Star players! But I have a requirement. The team will lose money for at most one season. If there is no results after the next season, then I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to support it... ..."
"I also think that's the case. First find someone in the trading market, and then sign Zhao... I like that guy very much. He is the leader of the team. We can't do it without him... "
"Let's do it! I voted against it when Kevin Garnett was here. After so many years, I also hope that the team can have a different future..."
In a warm atmosphere, the team's top management quickly adopted a decision on this matter.
As a result, the Timberwolves began looking for him in the free market.
However, what they didn't expect was that just when they were trying to trade for All-Star players, other clubs had already made offers for Zhao Feiyang.
The first team to make an offer was somewhat confusing to the Timberwolves. Yes, this team is the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers have a poor record this season. Although the team has made several attempts and even traded for Jeremy Lin, who once played "Linsanity", they have not been able to improve their record.
They were eliminated without even making the playoffs, finishing the season second to last in the Western Conference.
Although the team leader Kobe Bryant has played 35 games this season and his attendance rate is not low compared to before, his recurring injuries and excessive stickiness to the ball have also caused constant problems within the team.
Such a state cannot lead the Lakers to a decent performance at all. Many Lakers fans also know that it is time for Kobe Bryant to retire. However, the choice is still in his hands. It depends on what he wants. He made an honorable exit, but in the end he couldn't hold on and was kicked out.
Even if the Lakers have always been kind to Kobe Bryant, they cannot give up the next few seasons for him.
The Los Angeles Lakers, who are trying to continue chasing Zhao Feiyang, have officially offered a sky-high contract this time. The three-year price tag of 60 million can be said to have surprised many teams in the league!
