Los Angeles.

Bass listened to Kupchak's latest report.

He hasn't had much involvement in Lakers affairs for a while.

However, the team's consecutive failures made this summer extremely important, and he had to take up the "rudder" that had not been moved for a long time.

"David really gives me problems."

After listening to the report, Old Bass smiled and said with emotion.

Stern has conveyed his message through Demps.

The Lakers can get one of Paul or Yao Ming, but not both at the same time.

Paul, Kobe, Yao Ming?

No matter how powerful those three from the 2003 generation are, they will take the lead in defeating these three super giants!

If Yao Ming hadn't been a little older, this would have been the lineup that truly dominated the league for ten years!

Choose one of the two.

Old Bass is indeed in a difficult situation now.

Because no matter which one of these two people joins, it will be a huge help to the team.

"Can we trade Paul first and then sign Yao?"

Kupchak has been a general manager for so many years and has become half an old fox.

Old Bass shook his head.

It’s not that he thinks what Kupchak said is wrong, but if Stern is so easily fooled, he would have been unable to hold the position of president long ago.

Before Yao Ming determines his final destination, the Hornets are unlikely to agree to send Paul to the Lakers.

So no matter how they choose, they have to wait until Yao Ming confirms where he will go before they can make the trip.

"Go get Kobe."

Bass Sr. finally said to Kupchak.

Everyone in the world knows that he is very partial to Kobe, and he... is indeed partial.

To him, both options are good, but he still wants to hear Kobe's thoughts.

Kobe was still wearing training clothes when he arrived.

After being eliminated last season, he spent the entire summer in the training facility.

"Choose one between Yao and CP3?"

Kobe was a little confused when he heard this choice.

Although Bass Sr. said he was just asking for his thoughts, he knew it would likely determine the team's final choice.

But he is not a sloppy person.

After thinking for a while, he quickly gave the answer.

"CP3."

He is happy to play with Yao Ming, but the Lakers now have Gasol, and Gasol can do most of what Yao Ming can do.

But trading for Paul will bring about a qualitative change in the Lakers' backcourt.

After leaving O'Neal, his desire is definitely more than just a championship.

"I see."

Old Buss nodded, and then chatted with Kobe.

He also hasn't seen Kobe for a while.

…

the next day.

Lin Ying received a call from Yao Ming.

After careful consideration, he has decided on the next stop of his career.

"where?"

"Dallas."

Mavericks!

Lin Ying was startled for a moment.

"I will go there with Ron. We are still discussing the details of the deal, but it should basically be decided. Vince should also sign and go to Dallas."

Kidd + Carter + Artest + Nowitzki + Yao Ming, and then the sixth man Terry??!

Damn it, what kind of magical lineup is this!

I can’t tell whether it’s the Plus Rockets or the Plus Mavericks!

Just call it Dallas Fire Bulls!

And this salary space is even acceptable!

Kidd is worth 10 million, Artest is worth 6.5 million, Terry is worth 11.6 million, Nowitzki is worth 19 million, and Yao Ming is worth 17.4 million.

According to Carter, because the Mavericks are overtaxed, the middle-class salary signed under the new labor agreement is 9 million for three years, with an average salary of 3 million.

This adds up to only 67 million, which is about 10 million over the cap.

Other role players will definitely come and go, but in general, Cuban can fully bear such luxury tax pressure.

And the inside combination of Yao Ming + Nowitzki!

Not to mention the current team, even if it is placed in the history of the NBA, it can still compete for the best combination!

And to be honest, Lin Ying wanted to get the reaction from the Mavericks team.

It's definitely the same reaction as Nash's during the championship season.

In the haze of despair, I suddenly saw a bright light shining straight down from the sky.

That's hope!

And compared to Nash, Nowitzki should be even more so!

"Dayao, congratulations."

Lin Ying said from the bottom of his heart.

Although it is a bit regretful that I could not successfully team up with Yao Ming.

But he is still happy that Yao Ming can go to the Mavericks.

Cuban is a good boss, and Nelson has a deep love for Chinese players. Even Dallas is close to Houston.

And with this magical lineup, the Mavericks are really going to be great next season.

So no matter from any perspective, this will be a very good result.

After finishing the phone call with Yao Ming, Lin Ying soon saw Nowitzki's rare post on social media.

"I'm so excited, I don't even know how to formulate the words, but I'm sure I will have the best inside partner of my career!"

Nowitzki even wrote two English words wrong here.

That's the reaction people have after being overly excited, and it's too real.

I haven’t finished reading this yet, but the excitement is coming again.

Lakers, Hornets, 76ers three-way trade, Paul moves to Los Angeles!

The Lakers will form a Big Three lineup of Paul, Kobe, and Gasol!

Historically, the Paul trade was ultimately vetoed by Stern for "basketball reasons."

But now, a similar deal has been reached!

Although Bynum has become Gasol, from a lineup perspective, this is obviously a more reasonable lineup!

And just after the deal was concluded, they immediately signed Josh McRoberts with a two-year, $6 million mid-level contract.

That's right, he was the No. 1 high school power forward in the United States who was ruined by Old K when he went to the Suns for a tryout with Lin Ying.

He had the best performance of his career with the Pacers last season, averaging 7.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, while shooting 54.7% from the field.

McRoberts is an all-around power forward with a similar style to Odom. This time he is aiming to replace Odom.

In this case, the Lakers' starting lineup at least next season will be:

Paul + Kobe + Ariza + Gasol + McRoberts/Jason Smith.

The weak point of this lineup is the inside line.

But now, the Lakers still have Bell, Blake and Walton's contracts on the bench that can be manipulated.

Therefore, it depends on whether the situation can be strengthened in the middle of the season, and there is a lot of flexibility.

And the most interesting thing is, didn’t your Mavericks create the strongest inside combination, then I will create the strongest outside combination!

Now, there must be hundreds of millions of people in New York panicking.

Of these two teams, to be honest, no matter which one breaks out of the Western Conference, it will pose a huge challenge to the Knicks.

This is really the NBA version of "New York, don't think you're safe"!

And the key is that the uncertainty is too great.

Who among these three teams will win the championship in the end? I don’t know.

And don’t forget the sun!

The Suns' paper strength is not a problem. Last season was more about their status and injuries. After solving their status and injuries, no one dares to underestimate them.
To be continued...