msmithbooks Chapter 219 Three Big Deals
Chapter 219 Three Big Deals
Chapter 219 Three-Party Deal
As for why Evans targeted him, Xie Kai thought about it later, and it seemed that things had already begun.Since he was drafted into the team, he doesn't seem to be very enthusiastic about himself.
That's okay, playing basketball is considered work, and it doesn't mean that colleagues or teammates must have a harmonious relationship and must talk and laugh.As long as the work is done, as for whether teammates can become friends, it doesn't seem to be a necessary condition.
But the problem is that if the relationship between teammates is not harmonious and there are many conflicts in the locker room, then for a team, without cohesion, everything is empty talk.Especially for a rebuilding team, if two important young players in the rebuilding break up, the rebuilding will become a castle in the air.
On February 2, the Kings played against the Celtics at home.
In this game, there are rumors that this is the last game of Kings core Kevin Martin in the home team.Of course, the transaction has not yet been completed, and everything is still inconclusive, but Martin's departure is basically a conclusion. The difference lies in which team is the target of the transaction and what is exchanged for.
In this game, Tyreke Evans and Kevin Martin continue to partner and start together.I don't know whether it was affected by the trade rumors or the defense of the Celtics was too strong. Martin's performance in this game was relatively sluggish, his shooting rate was not high, and his presence on the court was very low.
The overall performance of the Kings was not bad, but at the last moment of the game, the Celtics had a stronger grasp of the key ball. They finally narrowly beat their opponents away and missed their 3-game winning streak.
In this game, although Xie Kai was still the sixth man on the bench, he also spent a lot of time on the court with Evans.But those who watched the game found that there was no call between the two, and Evans, the point guard, didn't even pass the ball to Xie.
Regarding the contradiction between the two, it has emerged from the Rookie Challenge a few days ago.But the team didn't expect, neither the fans nor the outside media expected that this contradiction would be so big.
The media will definitely not be in a hurry, it is the management and fans of the Kings who are in a hurry.The management originally envisioned the future of the team very well. For the time being, the four young people Evans, Xie Kai, Jason Thompson and Casspi were used as the rebuilding team, and Kevin Martin and others were used to trade the future. Assets or expiring contracts, and then put badly to hit the No. 4 pick.In the summer, with salary space and draft picks, they have a lot of room to maneuver. They can not only attract big fish such as James and Bosh to join, but they can also fall back and seek the next-level All-Star to join.Or trade for an outstanding All-Star instant combat power to complete the rebuild.Of course, you can still do badly for another year and continue to accumulate talent.
No matter which path you choose, the future of this team looks very bright. There are no other reasons. , They are all played out. The rookie bonus alone can give the team enough room to play big money in the free market.
Xie Kai was also very puzzled. He felt that Evans seemed to hate him very much. Ever since he broke up with him in the All-Star Rookie Challenge, it was not just for fun and unintentional trash talk, but because he really had a deep feeling for himself. prejudice.It seems that the words he said came from the heart, not just a moment of anger.
Could it be that you want to squeeze me away?Hehe, I'm not scared too much!This is probably the most high-profile rookie of the season!I haven't got any grades yet, so I want to squeeze out another young man in the team.
Xie Kai is really not afraid of leaving the Kings. This team has been doing poorly and seems to have no intention of winning the championship for the time being. This does not match his competitive spirit.You can leave, but you can't leave in this way.Why should I leave inexplicably, just because I am a Chinese player?Just because I'm low in the draft?
On February 2, the Kings played back-to-back away games against the Golden State Warriors.In this "bad showdown", the competition between the two sides is not who is stronger, but who is worse.The records of the two teams are respectively ranked second and third from the bottom in the West, and they are well-rounded brothers.
To the fans' surprise, Kevin Martin, who had been declaring that he would be sent away, has not been traded yet, and he will start the game against the Warriors.
But the fans are not in a hurry, because from various sources, it is certain that Martin will leave before the trade deadline, and it is nothing more than the difference between one day sooner and one day later.
In this game, Kevin Martin played only 19 minutes and hardly played in the second half.Obviously, he played this game to "inspect" the trade partner. Judging by his state, his health and physical fitness are not a problem, so there is no valid reason for not playing in the second half.The only explanation is that he is about to be traded.
Evans and Xie Kai still did not call, and the two lacked communication and communication on the court, which was completely different from the previous two starting partners.
The Kings were already lacking in spirit, and the two rising stars in the backcourt seemed to be at odds with each other. Their combat effectiveness dropped by several levels, and they were beaten by the Warriors at home.
In this game, the Kings lost 32 points, even losing their underwear.
After the game, a reporter from the King's local media "Sacramento Little Bee" wrote an article criticizing the team for their lack of fighting spirit and the players for their lack of energy.
Not only is the media criticizing the Kings team, fans also expressed their disappointment with the team on the Internet. They thought this team would become the second youth team in the Western Conference after the Thunder, but they did not expect Contradictions arose between young people with outstanding potential.
Both Xie Kai and Evans were supportive. Fans of the two were arguing online, and some were even so emotional that they wanted to have a fight offline.
And the Kings deal about Kevin Martin was finally completed.
This is a big deal involving multiple people on 3 teams. On February 2, according to ESPN reports, the Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, and New York Knicks completed a three-way deal.
In this three-way deal, the Rockets sent Tracy McGrady to the Knicks, Joey Dorsey and Carl Landry to the Kings, got Kevin Martin and Hilton Armstrong from the Kings, and got Kevin Martin from the Knicks. Got Jared Jeffries, Jordan Hill, the swap rights to a 3 first-round pick (first pick protected), and a 2011 first-round pick (top five pick protected) ).For the Kings, they sent Sergio Rodriguez to the Knicks and got Larry Hughes from the Knicks.As for the Knicks, they got McGrady from the Rockets as they wished.
Simply put, through this three-party deal, the Rockets got Martin, Armstrong, Jeffries, Hill, and draft picks; the Kings got Landry, Dorsey, and Hughes; the Knicks got McGrady and Rodri Gus.
(End of this chapter)