In Minnesotapolis, Kevin McHale guards an old fax machine.
After the clicking sound of printing, he finally got Lin Yu's injury report.
Standing next to him was Timberwolves team doctor James Hayter, and McHale directly handed him the report in his hand.
"A torn hip labrum, oh my god, it's actually this injury. Let me see the X-ray picture. The degree of the tear is a bit ominous..."
James Hayter seemed to be mumbling to himself, but he had already provided all the information to McHale.
"This injury is easy to recur. China Lin is already a glass man."
Kevin McHale didn't even ask, he had already walked to the door, opened the creaking door, and walked quickly towards his office.
Then, he called Danny Ainge.
"Mother-fxxk Danny Angie, you're kidding me!"
"No, Kevin, don't do this, tell me what happened first."
"A torn hip labrum. You don't know the severity of this injury? Even if you don't know, Clint Wood should tell you."
"Of course I know, Kevin, of course I know, but it only has a certain chance of recurring, and it won't affect the player's athletic ability, right? Compared to those Achilles tendon and cruciate ligament injuries, it is already a very minor injury.
Already."
Minnesota, Kevin McHale waved his hand fiercely: "No, Danny, the Timberwolves will not accept a player with glass attributes. What we need are healthy young players with potential, or draft picks!"
"Okay, Kevin, tell me how to deal."
"Replace China Lin with another young player, such as Tony Allen, and add a first-round pick, or directly exchange it for two first-round picks, and the deal is done!"
"This is impossible, Kevin, do you know what four first-round picks are?!"
"It's settled, Danny, you said you wouldn't bargain."
McHale hung up the phone. He didn't give Danny Ainge another chance to convince him. Anyway, Garnett had three years left on his contract, and it wasn't the Timberwolves who were anxious.
Moreover, McHale prefers draft picks now. Because of the Joe Smith incident, the Timberwolves have not had a first-round pick for too long.
Boston, the Eastern and Western Conference finals have already been decided, and Lin Yu watched the last game between the Heat and the Pistons.
Shaquille O'Neal exploded, shooting 12 of 14, and only missed two goals in the whole game. After losing to Double Wallace for two consecutive years, O'Neal finally won for a while, proving that Double Wallace is not
His nemesis to the Sharks.
The Heat finally defeated the Pistons in six games 95:78 and advanced to the Finals.
On the other side, the Phoenix once again failed in the Western Conference Finals. Last year they lost to the Spurs, and this year they lost to the Mavericks again.
In this way, the two teams in the finals were determined, the Miami Heat vs. the Dallas Mavericks.
Major awards in the regular season were also awarded one after another. Lin Yu failed to win any independent awards. He was selected to the All-Rookie Team.
As for the All-Defensive Team, he also successfully defeated Kobe Bryant and was selected to the first team.
With two teams, plus an MVP in the All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge, Lin Yu's rookie season can be considered a success.
Especially for the All-Defensive First Team, if Lin Yu is not beaten by James in the playoffs, the gold content of this honor can help Lin Yu directly win a maximum salary extension contract of more than 10 million.
But now, no matter which team it is, it needs to be considered.
The Rookie of the Year was won by Chris Paul, the Sixth Man of the Year was Mike Miller of the Memphis Grizzlies, the Most Improved Player was Boris Diaw of the Phoenix Suns, and the Defensive Player of the Year was Ben Hua of the Detroit Pistons.
Laish.
The best coach is Avery Johnson of the Dallas Mavericks, and the best manager is Elgin Baylor of the Los Angeles Clippers.
The MVP of the regular season is Steve Nash, who won two consecutive games.
Generally speaking, the distribution of honors is relatively even, and there is no controversy about each one.
At Celtics headquarters, Danny Ainge was very uncomfortable after Kevin McHale hung up the phone. He began to think about it from another perspective.
"How about trading China Lin for two first-round picks?"
He clapped his hands and thought the idea was wonderful: "Yes, let's look for it. Maybe there is a team willing to give it."
Then, he dialed the internal phone number and called his assistant: "Joel, ask the staff of the transfer department to put Lin on the trade list, and then telegraph some teams that may be interested in him with three
Ask for a price for a first-round pick or a young player plus two first-round picks.”
Finally, he added: "By the way, don't send this telegram to the Timberwolves. Keep it confidential."
Then, he thought of another way.
"I want to form the Big Three. How about replacing China Lin with another Big Three?"
Then, he opened the drawer in front of him and pulled out a list from the drawer.
"Chris Bosh, if we can get Kevin Garnett, Chris Bosh's position will overlap." He shook his head and continued searching.
"Allen Iverson, the 76ers are interested in trading him, but this guy is a thorn in the side, I'm afraid..."
Still shaking his head, next name.
"Baron Davis and Jason Richardson, a point guard and a shooting guard, can be considered, but their combined record is so poor, I'm afraid..."
"Finally, Ray Allen and Ray Allen of the Supersonics can be considered. His character will make it possible for three superstars to coexist."
He determined the target, then opened the address book on his desk and found Rick Sander's phone number.
Rick Sander is the general manager of the SuperSonics, and Ainge has relatively little contact with him. Once they got on the phone, Ainge was polite at first, and gradually exposed his stupid side to Rick Sander.
"Linsanity Gadlonti-Westegawali-Szczerbiak for Ray Allen?" Rick Sander's tone seemed a bit incredible. "Danny, don't you even have a draft pick?"
?”
"Of course, Rick, you know, how many miracles has Linsanity done in your mouth? He was also the MVP of the All-Star Rookie Challenge last season and a member of the All-Defensive First Team. His future is very bright. He added
Isn’t it enough to trade Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak for Ray Allen?”
"Of course it's not enough. Wally Szczerbiak is already on a junk contract. Linsanity has some value, but I heard he's injured, so at least two more first-round picks are needed, otherwise there's no need to talk."
"So, Ray Allen can be traded?" Ainge accurately captured the key words in this negotiation, Ray Allen can be traded.
"Yes, it can be traded, provided the chips are rich enough."
"Okay, I understand. Let's talk again in two days."
After hanging up the phone, Danny Ainge rubbed his temples and things became clear.
Now, he has the opportunity to get Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen at the same time through two transactions, but the Timberwolves and SuperSonics both asked for too many draft picks.
The Celtics don't have that many draft picks.
"Joel, how is China Lin's inquiry going? No one has responded? I know, it's not time yet. Let me know as soon as there is a result!"
