Hammond's tone has softened, but he is still unwilling to trade Dunleavy. The Bucks now have a good record and are firmly in the top eight in the Eastern Conference. Hammond also wants to lead the Bucks to shine in the playoffs.
Seeing this, Xu Xin didn't force it. Perhaps the price tag continues to be too high, and Hammond agreed with the two first-rounders. But Xu Xin disagreed. Using two shooters in the first rotation and one rotation lineup would be too wasteful for him.
In less than two hours, Wo Shen, who was well-informed, once again had first-hand information.
"Xu Xin made another move, and the Rockets and the Suns reached a deal. The Rockets paid Motyjunas and Royce White in exchange for Jermaine O'Neal, P.J. Tucker, the Suns' first-round pick in 2015 and the Suns' first-round pick in 2016. Round swap rights.”
The Rockets fan forum was completely boiling.
"The Suns are very particular about people. They give away people and draft picks."
Some fans joked.
"You can't say that. Motiejunas is the most promising insider in the team. It's a bit reluctant to trade him like this. I'm still very optimistic about him."
Some fans hold opposing views.
"Patterson, Morris Jr., and Jones can't explain the problem. I used to have everything to eat and drink in the Rockets, but now I've gone to the Bucks and Wizards, and that's it. There's no progress. I think Motel is the same way. "
Some fans made horizontal comparisons and analyzed.
"+1, I think Xu Xin has become a god. He is much better than Dawson and Mo Gou. These transactions are not waterlogged, not to mention that they also gave away Royce White and did not even use the draft picks. Sent away. Do you still remember that this was the person Mo checked back then?"
"Have you noticed that Xu Xin's trading style has changed in these two transactions? The previous transactions were all potential stocks, but now the reinforcements are veterans and immediate combat capabilities.
Do you think it's possible that we shout slogans every day and let him hear it? Xu Xin doesn’t really want to win the championship this season. I don’t even dare to think about it. "
"Don't say it, don't say it, it seems like that's what it means."
"I'm starting to look forward to it. The area is not big. It will create a myth!"
Fans were discussing it eagerly, while Xu Xin was busy working on his next signing.
He has already contacted Beverley, who was very excited to receive Xu Xin's invitation and promised to quickly handle the current contract and come to Houston to report.
After completing two reinforcements in just half a day, Xu Xin was very satisfied, tidied up his clothes, and drove to the restaurant.
Before tonight's game, he has a distinguished guest, Celtics general manager Danny Ainge.
When Xu Xin drove to the best hotel in Hugh City, Anji had already arrived.
Xu Xin walked to the booth, and before he could speak, Anji said with a smile:
"you are late."
Xu Xin touched his nose awkwardly,
"I'm really sorry. I was so involved in work just now that I forgot to check the time."
Anji was not surprised and looked at Xu Xin with admiring eyes.
"What I said to you last time was not polite. I really like you. You are young and energetic, and you have a unique vision. You are neither arrogant nor impetuous.
To be honest, I will retire in two years. Come to the Celtics to take over from me. The Celtics have traffic and history. You will gain more when you come to the Celtics as general manager than you will gain from the Rockets. Much more. "
Xu Xin was a little surprised. He didn't expect Anji to invite him so eagerly.
He couldn't refuse immediately, so he just said:
"Thank you very much for Mr. Anji's appreciation. I am not so confident in myself. After all, I am only an acting general manager and I need more time to settle."
"No rush, you can think about it carefully before making a decision."
Anji heard Xu Xin's refusal and said cheerfully, giving each other a step up.
While the two were eating, they chatted wordlessly. They had a great time chatting, from basketball to football, and from football to gossip. Xu Xin was a little surprised that this old man was not serious enough to still pay attention to female celebrities at such an age.
The two of them were like friends who had known each other for a long time, with no unfamiliarity at all when they met for the first time.
After dinner, Xu Xin invited Anji to go to the arena to watch the game.
Sitting in his exclusive box, Anji looked around and said to himself:
"Your box is not good. It doesn't have the style of a Celtic. When you come in two years, it will be your territory from now on."
Xu Xin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He changed the topic several times, but then he came back again.
Xu Xin did not continue, changed the topic, and said:
"Mr. Anji, what do you think of this game?"
"The Celtics will probably lose this game."
Angie was honest and said half-leaning on the sofa.
"Oh? This is not your style."
Xu Xin was a little surprised. He didn't expect Anji to be so optimistic about the Rockets.
"It's just objective facts. Do you know why I admire you? McHale and I were teammates and friends when we were young. He and I mentioned you many times.
The way you use Harden is just right for Jeremy Lin, Butler and others.
At first, I didn’t believe that based on my experience, how could someone who had never played a professional game be qualified to manage a team, let alone a young man in his early twenties.
But later, McHale told me a lot of details. Based on my knowledge of McHale, his mind would never be able to come up with these details. So, this really comes from you.
If the Celtics played the Rockets at the beginning of the season, the Celtics had an 80% chance of winning, but now they have a maximum of 20%.
Especially Harden and Butler, the improvement between them is so great. I have never seen any kind of players in so many years, but there are almost no players who have improved like them.
There is a saying from China, a thousand-mile horse often exists but a bole does not always exist. Harden and Butler are talented, but they are not the best. And you are the most critical factor in their ability to complete their transformation. "
Anji spoke for a long time, and Xu Xin was stunned for a while. It turned out that Anji knew so much. Xu Xin was afraid that if he continued to analyze it, he would no longer be able to keep his little secrets.
He cleared his throat awkwardly and took over the words:
"I'm just lucky that my insights happened to work."
"No, no, you Chinese people are just too humble. This is the United States, and being too humble is not a character we appreciate."
Angie shook her head and said.
Xu Xin didn't know what to say for a while, but fortunately the game started at this time.
Parsons and Garnett are not available for this game yet, and both sides' lineups are not neat.
Not only that, the deal between the Rockets and the Suns was officially announced before the game. Motiejunas, who had finished warming up, could only return to the locker room. According to the rules, he was not allowed to appear on the Rockets bench.
On the way back to the locker room, I "ran into" Parsons. I thought that I was saying goodbye to Parsons in the morning, but the two of them were leaving in the evening.
