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Chapter 108 On Trading Plans
In a hotel in Los Angeles.

Su Chen was using the computer, browsing the information he asked Dennis Lindsay to send just now.

This information is a list of high-quality insiders among all teams in the league.

Their technical characteristics data, and trading them, Dennis - Lindsey estimated chips.

He's thinking about trading.

When Su Chen told Dennis Lindsay, Dennis Lindsay was very shocked.

Because the team is currently playing very well, well, why is it suddenly about to be traded?

However, Su Chen is now the person in charge of the Timberwolves, Su Chen asked him to prepare, and he has nothing to say, so he can only go to sort out the materials that Su Chen wants first.

At this time, Su Chen was having an online video call with Dennis Lindsay.

"Su, all of us rookies have great potential. Is it really necessary to trade?"

On the other end of the video, Dennis Lindsay asked Su Chen.

After hearing this, Su Chen chuckled lightly.

"Of course it is necessary."

Su Chen was still browsing the information.

To be honest, Su Chen felt that the fighting power displayed by the Timberwolves' rookies exceeded expectations.

In fact, according to the original plan, Su Chen wasn't in such a hurry. It was possible to cultivate this rookie lineup for a season or two before competing for the championship.

But the fetters of the striker and the existence of the simulated glasses seem to have a greater bonus to these rookies than he imagined.

It was precisely because of his good play recently that Su Chen had greater ambitions.

The plan has changed, the Timberwolves champion!
That's right, Su Chen is already thinking about the championship this season.

But since the championship is the goal, it is necessary to examine the current lineup with the eyes of the championship.

The current lineup structure is actually not so perfect.

If it is determined that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jimmy Butler are the core, Gobert's point is a bit embarrassing.

Regardless of being able to play two sets of lineups up and down now, the rotation needs to be reduced in the playoffs.

If the rotation is reduced, Gobert's playing time will become less and less.

Although Giannis Antetokounmpo can also feed Gobert, but it is not so cost-effective to feed Gobert.

In other words, would it be more suitable if Gobert was replaced by someone who has the ability to cover pick-and-rolls and can also shoot three-pointers from outside pick-and-rolls?
Muscala is good, but he's nowhere near the level of a starting center for a championship contender.

And to be honest.

Although this team has played such a good record at the start of the game, it is not enough to say that it is a championship.

There are too many rookies.

Iguodala, Butler, and Luol Deng already have strong immediate combat power.

But others are much worse.

Although Josh Smith is also an old player, but his own high-end performance, it is good to play as a substitute to increase his firepower.

McCollum, Seth Curry, Robert Covington, Patrick Beverley, Khris Middleton, Rudy Gobert, Mike Muscala.

After these rookies reduced their rotation in the playoffs, they simply couldn't play so many.

Su Chen picked up a pen and wrote the team's future list.

Andre Iguodala, Jimmy Butler, Luol Deng, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton.

These five people were first written down by Su Chen.

These are people who are determined not to be traded.

Although Middleton is also a rookie, he is still a second-year rookie and has been leveling for a year.

This is the season when he should have data, and he is also very suitable for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who belongs to the original Bucks lineup.

Then Su Chen ticked off three more names in the next list.

Robert Covington, Patrick Beverley, Mike Muscala.

Su Chen still felt that these three people could stay.

On the one hand, even if you give them the ball rights, they can't get the transaction value. On the other hand, they are cheap, affordable and functional.

Covington is an answer-level player for the defensive lineup. Beverly's mental quality is very important, and he is also the kind of player the team needs to boost morale.

Muscala's inside line with three-pointers, rebounds, and defense, even if each item is only at the passing level, is still very popular in the small ball era.

These three people belong to the trade and can't get any good things in exchange, so it's quite useful to keep them.

Then among those who can trade, it is obvious.

CJ-McCollum, Seth Curry, Rudy Gobert.

All three of them have a characteristic. As rookies, they can't play high-end games at all.

In fact, let alone the rookies, even the peak players did not perform well in the high-end rounds.

McCollum and Lillard have never rushed out of the West.

In the high-end game, Gobert was directly used as a sight by first-class guards, and at the same time was used as a toy by other first-class insiders.

It doesn't matter if Curry doesn't mention it.

But they all belong to the type that can generate high transaction value.

Among them, the most shocking one is Gobert. The shocking ten-for-one transaction caused the entire trading market to stagnate for a while because of this transaction.

Gobert is indeed quite bluffing. His ability to eat cakes and protect the frame and the quality of pick-and-rolls are very gorgeous in terms of statistics.

His height and wingspan talent have made many teams fall behind.

Not only did the Jazz offer a maximum salary contract, but the Timberwolves later took out all their property in exchange for Gobert, who has gorgeous statistics in all aspects.

The trade value of McCollum is also good. This kind of scorer is still so young, and the team will take a fancy to it.

Little Curry can get the data if he gives some data. No matter how he averaged 15 points per game at the peak of his career, even a role player shooter is relatively high-quality.

In addition, his brother Stephen Curry has just won the championship and the FMVP, and the little Curry's statistics can also increase some transaction value by taking advantage of his brother's reputation.

"I mean we don't need to be in such a hurry even if we trade. There is still a difference between letting them play for one season and only for half a season."

Dennis Lindsey said helplessly.

Even if Su Chen puts up the data of the players he wants to trade, he will not be able to maximize the value of the trade, and the management of other teams will take the opportunity to lower the price even if they are tempted.

"As long as I can get the person I want, I will lose as much as I can."

Su Chen said indifferently.

As a traveler, the most indispensable thing is this kind of high-quality rookie resources.

Besides, Gobert McCollum is not too high-quality, and there will still be a second-round MVP next season!
Dennis Lindsey felt a little helpless after hearing this. If Su Chen hadn't signed the gambling agreement, even the boss wouldn't be able to intervene. Dennis Lindsey would have wanted to report to the boss.

This is simply not taking assets as assets.

But the boss also has an attitude that as long as he can make it to the playoffs, nothing else matters.

This makes him even if he wants to talk to the boss, the boss may not necessarily stand on his side. After all, he doesn't have the ability to bring the Timberwolves into the playoffs.

"Then which players are you looking at now? I'll find someone to find out what their management thinks about their players."

Dennis Lindsey said helplessly.

Now the entire Timberwolves are handed over to this boss, and he is pointing to this boss who can lead the Timberwolves to the playoffs.

"Valanciunas, Ibaka, Horford"

Su Chen was also blunt and reported all the players he wanted.

Among them are the cheap Varan, the All-Star insider Horford, and Ibaka, who has entered the best defensive team in a row and has won consecutive blocks.

The players reported from the report also expressed Su Chen's firm intention to trade, even if the trade was not at the All-Star level, even the cheap Varan would have to.

Originally, Su Chen wanted to sign up for Anthony Davis, but thinking about his bargaining chip, it's worth forgetting. Besides, Davis is now being focused on training and is basically not for sale.

Besides, Davis is also a second-year rookie. According to the winning lineup, his immediate combat power is almost meaningless.

Cousins, who was in the same situation as Davis, Su Chen also did not choose to make an offer.

"By the way, Brook Lopez, and Marc Gasol, you also pay attention."

Su Chen thought for a while, and reported two more players to Dennis Lindsay.

These two All-Star insiders are actually more suitable for the current lineup.

Needless to say, the big Lopez, now the Timberwolves already have Antetokounmpo and Middleton, and another Lopez will almost gather the original team of the Bucks to win the championship.

If you can get Daluo in exchange, you might as well pay some price and exchange Holiday together.

The Bucks' championship lineup is basically complete.

Of course, changing Daluo is actually not realistic.

Because this year's Nets are going to achieve results, they stud to Pierce Garnett.

The Nets that make up the lineup of Lopez, Garnett, Pierce, Joe Johnson, and Deron probably won't trade the lineup for rookies.

The white bear local tyrant spends so much money just for the championship, without considering the future of the team at all. The Nets will basically not use Daluo, an All-Star insider, to trade for a rookie.

Even if three rookies are packed, the Nets probably don't want to take a second look.

As for Marc Gasol, in fact, Su Chen has no special desire to change.

Gasol does not have the ability to make three-pointers, but he has a relatively stable mid-range. Compared with Varane, Gasol will be better in all aspects.

But Gasol is too expensive now.

The three rookies are packaged, and it is estimated that they will have to add the first round, and it is possible to change the combat power in the current lineup.

The Grizzlies obviously don't want to move with this lineup now, and Gasol Jr. was the DPOY last season, the second team of the best All-Star team.

It is still the pinnacle of Gasol's career, and it is very normal to ask for a high price.

Ibaka is much cheaper. Although the defensive honors are almost the same as Xiaojia, Ibaka is too rough offensively.

Ibaka, who has never made an All-Star, the Thunder will completely lose patience with Ibaka in the 2016 season.

Secondly, Horford, an All-Star, is far cheaper than Gasol Jr.

Although Horford has been selected to the All-Stars many times throughout his career, they are all All-Star substitutes, which is like summarizing his entire career.

Although he can be selected as an All-Star, he has never been the most shining one, and has always been a supporting role.

But the Timberwolves need such a supporting role now. Horford is always conscientious on the court, and his wife at home is also extremely beautiful.
Su Chen shook her head, why did she think wrongly when talking about Horford.

But regardless of whether it can be traded or not, it is suitable for the Timberwolves anyway, and it is always right to remember first.

Dennis Lindsey didn't have too many questions, and took down the list provided by Su Chen.

"Some people on this list have the opportunity to be traded before the trade deadline, but the premise is that the bargaining chips we offer must be attractive enough."

After Dennis Lindsey memorized the list, he analyzed the market value of these people.

Some people are easy to get, some people are not easy to get, but generally speaking, there is a chance.

Dennis Lindsey also made it clear that a successful transaction is only possible if the bargaining chips are attractive enough.

"Don't worry, I'll make them attractive enough."

Su Chen is more confident about this.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court as a check, it is even possible for Giannis Antetokounmpo to make cakes for Gobert himself.

As a chip trio, they should all be able to produce good data.

There is a half-season showcase at the trade deadline.

Although half a season will make it impossible for them to fully display their advantages, which will discount the value of the transaction.

But in fact, it can also cover up many of their shortcomings.

For example, McCollum and Curry have poor defense.

Under the overall high-intensity defense of the Timberwolves, as long as these two don't play at the same time, it is not difficult to hide a player's defensive flaws in the regular season.

At the same time, Su Chen will also set a strict number of passes for Gobert.

Others are not allowed to pass the ball to Gobert even if they see that Gobert has a chance to play big and small at the basket and raise their hands for the ball.

Because Gobert's pass for the ball is really not necessarily stable, even if it is misplaced, it is only against the front line.

Next, the Timberwolves only allow Giannis Antetokounmpo and Josh Smith to pass the ball to Gobert, and they are not allowed to pass any hits to the ground.

It is necessary to build Gobert into an expensive insider who eats cakes with high efficiency and has very gorgeous defensive rebounding data.

There is no such expensive feeling as if you don't come to ask the price for three or five first rounds!

Under this rule now, this kind of inside line with Gobert's size is very fragrant.

If you want to come back with an All-Star insider who has space, Gobert is the main value, and McCollum's bluntly speaking is an additional bargaining chip.

No matter what version, the inside line is still very valuable.

Why are the top picks in the draft in the past often picked up by insiders?

Even Jordan was robbed of the No. [-] pick by Olajuwon.

Because the inside line is the easiest to judge, just look at his physical talent, combined with the performance of the game, you can basically judge whether you can make a shot.

"In short, what level of insider you can switch to depends on the value of your chips."

Dennis Lindsey also nodded.

Then the two talked about some details, and ended the call.

"It seems that the plan has to be changed, and the core tactics of McCollum and Gobert have to be formulated."

Su Chen took out the pair of rimless glasses from his coat pocket and fiddled with them.

With the existence of simulated glasses, there is no need to worry about the problem of tactical adjustment after the transaction.

If there is no analog glasses, the tactics with McCollum and Gobert as the core are now formulated, and after the transaction, it is equivalent to re-practicing tactics.

In that case, the Timberwolves, let alone the championship, may not necessarily be able to rush into the playoffs.

(End of this chapter)