It's just that Garnett's deal is a bit troublesome. When he renewed his contract with the team this summer, there was a trade veto in the renewal terms.
This means that the transaction must be approved by Garnett before it can be completed. If Garnett does not want to go, Anji has no right to trade him.
"Motiejunas and two first-round picks."
Xu Xin gave a low price.
"Are you kidding me? How good is Motiejunas? You just want to trade for Garnett?
Furthermore, the contracts between the two are not equal. How could they be matched? I admired you at first, but now it seems that you are just a loser. Don’t tell me that you know me when you go out. You will sit at the kid’s table for dinner! "
In fact, Anji's bottom line for Garnett's asking price is two first-rounders, plus a potential new star. Xu Xin's bargaining chip is not small.
But based on the principle of raising the price on the spot and bargaining on the spot, he wanted to stimulate Xu Xin and make a small profit.
Hearing Anji's ridicule, Xu Xin didn't take it seriously and answered Anji's questions one by one:
“Motiejunas averaged 8+4 in 20 minutes per game this season, which translates into 14.4 points and 7.2 rebounds in 36 minutes.
Although there is still a gap between Garnett's 15+8 in 30 minutes, he is better because of his youth. As a rookie, he has shown potential. I am very optimistic about him. "
"As for contract matching, I have a trade exception of 8 million, plus salary space, which is enough to match the transaction, you don't have to worry about it."
The other end of the phone was silent for a while, and then said:
"Since you are optimistic, why do you want to trade? We have no shortage of potential power forwards now. Sullinger, Jeff Green, and Buss are all good.
I don't think Motiejunas will stand out on the team. If you are really sincere, trade Butler! "
Angie said.
Anji, you old fox really dare to ask for it! Butler? Even if you take Pierce, Garnett, and Rondo, I won't trade them with you!
Xu Xin cursed in his heart and quickly thought about how to refuse.
"Not Butler. He is a native of Houston. He is my chosen future for the Rockets. He is not for sale at any time!"
Xu Xin said seriously.
Anji heard the determination in Xu Xin's words and knew she was not lying to him again, so she settled for the next best thing:
"Then Parsons, you won't refuse this, right?"
Sure enough, it was just as Xu Xin expected.
"Parsons can't do it either. First of all, it's a contract issue. His contract is too small.
Furthermore, Parsons is now the team's starting small forward. He is qualified for position 345. In the three games he started, except for his discomfort in the first game, he has played better and better in the next two games.
I don't think Garnett's trade value is higher than Parsons. "
Of course Xu Xin couldn't agree immediately. He had to show his refusal in order to reduce the chips he had to pay.
"Parsons' current sample size is too small to prove his ability."
Angie retorted.
"Then why did Mr. Angie ask for Parsons by name?"
Xu Xin didn't want to be disrespectful, and returned Anji's words intact.
"I am indeed optimistic about him, haha, but Parsons has few starts, so whether he can perform stably is ultimately a question mark.
In this way, I can help you get a contract. It just so happens that our team's roster currently only has 14 people. "
"Sorry, let me think about it."
Xu Xin showed a very conflicted look. In fact, Parsons + two first-round picks, Garnett, were earned, but since the initiative is now in his own hands, he will naturally do everything possible to lower the price.
Anji said okay and stopped interrupting, patiently waiting for Xu Xin's reply.
A minute later, Xu Xin spoke:
"Parsons + Cook + Garnett in the Rockets' first rotation in 2013."
"That won't work. Where are the two first-rounders we agreed on?"
Angie immediately refused.
"Two first-rounders are exchanged for adding Motel. If you want Parsons, you will naturally need one less first-rounder."
Xu Xin explained.
"But I also accepted a contract!"
Anji was very convincing.
"Well, let's add a first-round swap in 2014. This is the highest price I can give. I really can't bear to part with Parsons.
Of course, Mr. Anji doesn't have to make a decision immediately. You can ask about the price. If there is a higher bid than me, I will naturally be willing to pay for it. "
Xu Xin said this in one breath without giving Anji a chance to continue to counteroffer.
Anji also understood that this was probably Xu Xin's bottom line. As for the price, he had already asked secretly. So far, no one has bid higher than Xu Xin's.
But he didn't want to agree immediately. What if Parsons didn't perform well during this period, or there was a new enemy.
"Okay, we'll discuss it later."
Angie said, ending the conversation between the two.
At the same time, in the Lakers general manager's office, Warcraft angrily argued with Kupchak:
"I don't want a championship! A championship is less important than happiness! I won't be happy without the ball!"
Warcraft said loudly.
Kupchak was helpless. He was sensible, moved with emotion, and tried to persuade him for more than half an hour, but it was of no use at all. Kobe was right, you are a big fool!
He no longer had any illusions about saving the Warcraft, and spread his hands:
"Then I have no choice for the time being. The trading door will open on December 15th, and I will trade you away.
But during this period, you must cooperate with the team to play well, otherwise I will trade you to a bad team and let you go home early to fish. "
A piece of Warcraft’s little neck:
"It doesn't matter! Anyway, my contract will expire next summer, and I can go wherever I want by then!"
Kupchak was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to refute, thinking to himself:
This stupid guy's brain is moving very fast. It's up to you to see if I can figure it out!
The room fell into silence for a moment, and Kupchak continued to add:
"Then I won't trade you. I'll let you rot here and not play for a year. Let's see who dares to sign you at a high price next year."
When Warcraft heard this, he thought that this was not possible, and immediately gave in:
"Okay, I promise you, I will cooperate well during this period, but you must keep your promise and trade me out as soon as the trading door opens."
After saying that, he walked out of the office without saying hello and without looking back.
He is really capable of bending and stretching, the true form of Warcraft.
An hour before the game started, Barkley's program channel started as usual.
Buckley did not break his promise. He brought a donkey. From the way the donkey kept snoring and its hind hooves kept digging at the ground, it could be seen that this was definitely the most stubborn donkey.
Barkley is truly a tough guy, both on and off the court.
Under the gaze of everyone, he took advantage of the stubborn donkey's inattention and kissed its butt with lightning speed and deception. When the donkey reacted and kicked its legs behind him, Barkley had already fled.
The game between the Rockets and the Jazz started as scheduled. Facing their former bitter host, the Rockets played very passively throughout the game.
The Jazz had a 10:2 spurt at the beginning of the game. After that, although they had a period of outstanding performance and got the score close, they never turned around and eventually lost the game 106:113.
