Steve Mills received Lin Yu's approval, but did not directly promote the transaction.
Because the power constraints of the Knicks are a bit complicated now, although Lin Yu has the loudest voice, some cutscenes still have to go.
Before contacting the Timberwolves, Steve Mills must report to Donnie Walsh and obtain permission to continue.
Coincidentally, Lin Yu was also planning to find Donnie Walsh to learn about the progress of his contact with the Thunder, and the two of them headed towards Donnie Walsh's office together.
By the way, we also talked about possible reinforcements in the summer.
When it comes to strengthening the center position, Steve Mills shook his head: "You should not have too high expectations. A qualified starting center is really difficult in this era of scarcity of centers.
, to put it simply, even a center like Kwame is considered excellent in this league, and there are not many defensive centers who are better than him."
Of course Lin Yu knew that what Steve Mills said was true. Kwame Brown was indeed outstanding. If he hadn't been a top player in this era of scarcity of centers, Kwame Brown wouldn't have been the best after leaving the Lakers.
, you can still get mid-level contracts from teams such as the Pistons and Bucks.
But unfortunately, Lin Yu also knows and understands that in this era where defense is still king, the center position is too important.
Coupled with the tactical requirements of Lionel Hollins, an excellent center is almost a necessity.
"Look for it, there is always a chance."
Lin Yu has prepared an escape route for himself. He has decided that no matter what, if he gets the first second-round pick from the Timberwolves or Thunder, his first choice must be DeAndre Jordan.
If recruitment at the center position is unfavorable, they can also cultivate Jordan, who can be regarded as a qualified backup tire.
Walking to the door of Donnie Walsh's office, Steve Mills knocked on the door and then pushed the door open.
Lin Yu said hello and sat down. Steve Mills reported the results of the negotiations with the Timberwolves. Donnie Walsh's first reaction was to ask Lin Yu who was present: "Lin, what do you think?"
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"I think it's okay. Although it's two second-round picks and one second-round pick, our two second-round picks are most likely to be from the middle to the end of the second round, and we can get a high-second-round pick. This deal
It’s not a loss.”
Donnie Walsh nodded, not knowing whether he agreed or had something else to say. He continued to ask: "So, who should we choose with this pick?"
This was a question. Lin Yu hesitated for a moment and suddenly thought that if there was a second or even third early second-round pick, he wouldn't have to hesitate.
"Donnie, has there been any result from your contact with Thunder?"
"As I was about to say this, I negotiated with Sam Presti and he told me that their second-round pick, No. 32 overall, could be traded, but we needed to help them solve some problems.
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"what is the problem?"
"They are determined to rebuild around KD, so they want to clean up Chris Wilcox, the thorn in the team, with a one-year contract of $6.75 million, but they don't want to get a long-term contract through this deal, so they want to
I want a contract that expires at the same time."
"Marick Rose!" Lin Yu reacted quickly. He immediately thought of Malik Rose. The last year of his contract was US$7.65 million, which was barely enough to balance the deal.
For the Thunder, it doesn't matter if the contract is larger, as long as it is an expiring contract.
Moreover, Malik Rose is not a thorn in the side. This guy is just a bastard at best, and he is pretty good at it. If it weren't for Lin Yu, this guy would be a bastard at the level of the leader of the locker room.
And that's exactly what the Thunder need.
"Yes, I also thought about trading Malik Rose for Chris Wilcox, but the question is, do we need Chris Wilcox?"
Donnie Walsh's mind was very clear, and Lin Yu also reacted and thought for a while.
Do they need Chris Wilcox? The answer is, not really.
Wilcox's style is characterized by his strong physical fitness and he can be regarded as a representative of the beast power forward, but Lin Yu hopes to use players at the third position as a guest at the fourth position next season and sign some fourth positions with shooting ability.
Chris Wilcox obviously doesn't meet his needs, but thinking about it again, it's just for the second round anyway. Wilcox's contract is not bad, and he averaged 13+7 per game last season.
The starting power forward will not be difficult to deal with once you get it.
"What else could the Thunder ask for other than Malik Rose for Chris Wilcox?"
"Two future second-rounders." As Lin Yu expected, Malik Rose's exchange for Wilcox was only a prerequisite for the transaction.
The real transaction content is two rotations and one second round this year.
This time, Lin Yu didn’t hesitate much: “It can be traded, but my suggestion is to separate the two transactions, first get the 32nd overall pick in the second round, and exchange Malik Rose for Chris Weir.
For Cox’s deal, we need to reach a verbal agreement first, and when the free market opens, we will try to get a third party to deal with Wilcox as well.”
Donnie Walsh nodded and agreed with Lin Yu's plan, and then asked: "So, Lin, can you tell me your chosen target?"
"With two second-round picks, my first choice is DeAndre Jordan."
"DeAndre Jordan? As far as I know he's a member of the Green Room, which means, if nothing else, he's not going to fall outside the lottery, his projected pick, and the draft we have.
The power gap is really too big..."
Lin Yu smiled: "I have inside information. Teams in the lottery have significantly lowered their evaluation of DeAndre Jordan. Due to time constraints, his predicted pick will not drop, but the draft is starting.
, he will definitely fall to the end of the first round or even the early part of the second round."
"If that's the case, we do have a chance to get him, but besides that? We still have a second-round pick, and we have to make a plan in case we don't get DeAndre Jordan."
"Pick one of Mario Chalmers and Luke Richard Mbah a Moute. Of course, if DeAndre Jordan is picked in the first round, we will just take them both."
Donnie Walsh nodded: "I understand."
It seemed that he did not object to Lin Yu's choice, and Lin Yu was not surprised, because he knew that Donnie Walsh could not object.
The current situation of the Knicks is that Lin Yu has the full support of James Dolan, and no one can go against Lin Yu's will, including Donnie Walsh.
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Soon, before the draft, two transactions were completed.
The Knicks traded the Timberwolves' second-round pick, No. 34 overall, for the 43rd overall pick in the second round, plus a future second-round pick.
Then he traded two future second-round picks to acquire the 32nd overall pick in the second round from the Thunder.
A verbal agreement has been reached on the deal between Malik Rose and Chris Wilcox. After the free market opens, the Knicks will try to bring in a third party and deal with Wilcox, trying to get as much as possible.