Looking at the white paper in his hand, Lin Tian fell into deep thought.

Kobe was also confused: "Jim, what do you mean?"

Buss Jr. smiled and said: "Before the trade deadline comes, write down the players you want to cooperate with. The team is now seizing the day!"

Kupchak on the sidelines added: "But you also know the team's current salary cap and the situation of other teams. If you want LeBron to be a teammate, then he will definitely not come! So, you have to find

Yes, they can only be players who are ready to fight on a bad team."

"Our team must seek changes." Buss Jr. said, "Even if it means paying some first-round picks, we won't hesitate!"

Kobe laughed and patted Buss on the shoulder: "Haha! Jim, it would be great if you could wake up earlier!"

It's hard for Kobe not to be happy about such a good thing.

Lin Tian was also very surprised. The Lakers have been playing poorly in recent years, but they have accumulated a lot of first-round picks.

As long as a first-round pick is attached, there is no player that their team cannot sell.

Logically speaking, there is nothing wrong with team owners discussing the team's future lineup with core players.

But that's mostly in the offseason, and I'm afraid only superstars have such treatment.

It can be seen that the team attaches great importance to him and regards him as the future of the team.

Lin Tian and Kobe looked at each other, and both nodded solemnly.

As a time traveler, Lin Tianlai is not very good at selecting players.

Although the Lakers have won four consecutive games recently, the team's shortcomings are extremely obvious.

Lin Tian is both a father and a mother, and it is really difficult to decide the winner every time until the end.

Now that the team is actively seeking trades, the most important thing they need is players who can defend.

Buss Jr. continued: "Tonight I will let the media let it out. The Lakers, except for you two, have nothing that is not for sale."

Good guy! Are you not even planning to train Russell, this year’s second overall pick?

Lin Tian didn't ask, but the situation seemed obvious.

A No. 2 pick like Russell has only played less than half a season, but it is already vaguely apparent that he has potential.

As for other positions on the Lakers, they really need to be changed.

As long as they work well, Lin Tian even thinks they have hope of winning this year's championship!

After a long time, Lin Tiancai said: "Boss, I understand."

In Lin Tian's mind, he has already constructed a lineup for the playoffs.

First of all, there must be someone at the center position. Hibbert's performance this season has been really overwhelming!

A playoff team cannot survive without a strong center, and Nance Jr. is too young to shoulder the heavy responsibility.

In fact, PJ Tucker of the Suns is good, and so is Vucevic of the Magic.

But the best one is Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets.

Lin Tian couldn't help drooling just thinking about that lump of walking pork belly.

Jokic, born in 1995, participated in the NBA draft in 2014 and was eventually selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 41st overall pick.

He did not play for the Nuggets throughout 2014, and it was not until last year that he officially signed with the Nuggets. The contract was for 4 years and 5.55 million.

So far this season, Jokic's statistics are mediocre, he can't even start, and his scoring average is less than 10 points per game.

But if nothing else happens, Jokic will suddenly be transformed after the All-Star Game.

For such a player, if Lin Tian told Kobe and the others now that this fat man would become the league's MVP in a few years, I'm afraid they wouldn't believe it even to death!

When Kobe was about to speak, Lin Tian spoke before him: "Boss, if possible, I hope the team can trade Jokic at any cost!"

"What? Who is Jokic?" Buss asked with a question mark on his face, "Why have I never heard of this player?"

Lin Tianxin said, of course you have never heard of a fringe player with the 41st pick.

On the other hand, Kupchak knew something about Jokic: "The Denver team's rookie is very heavy. He couldn't play in the NBA last year because of his weight problem."

"A No. 41 pick? You want us to trade him at any cost?"

Although Buss didn't know Jokic, he couldn't help but frowned when he heard that he was the No. 41 pick.

In his opinion, a player of this level has no talent, not to mention he is very fat. Not everyone is O'Neal.

Kobe also spoke up: "Lin! Are you familiar with him?"

Lin Tian shook his head: "No, I'm not familiar with him. I just watched a lot of his videos. I think he's a promising talent after losing weight."

Little Bas and the others didn't even know what to say.

They originally thought that the requirements put forward by Lin Tian would be very high, at least a player with a level of tens of millions, with a certain level of immediate combat effectiveness.

But he actually just wanted the team to trade the No. 41 pick?

"Our team already has enough newcomers!" Bass smiled bitterly, "Can't we train them with just one ball?"

"Boss, just listen to me." Lin Tian just said with a smile.

Kobe also nodded: "Although I don't know what to do with a young fat man being traded, I support Lin unconditionally!"

Obviously, he is not optimistic about Jokic either.

Bass nodded, then looked at Kupchak: "I'll leave this matter to you."

"No problem, I will try to trade him with the smallest bargaining chip,"

Lin Tian continued: "As for defenders, I think Middleton and George Hill are both good."

The players he mentioned were all championship-level players in their previous lives.

It's just that in this life, their worth is not too high.

Kupchak said: "There is hope for Middleton, but George Hill, it may be difficult for the Pacers to release him?"

Lin Tian nodded: "Try your best."

Lin Tian likes George Hill's defense very much, but he is assisting Paul George in the Pacers.

Although the Pacers' record this season is not good, the Pacers may not let George Hill go.

Watching the exchange between the two of them, Kobe suddenly found that he seemed unable to get a word in.

Lin Tian turned back and looked at Kobe: "Kobe, do you have anything else to say?"

Kobe smiled and shook his head: "I will retire after this season. You have the final say on the team from now on."

Lin Tian said no more, because what Kobe said was not unreasonable.

Moreover, as a time traveler, Lin Tian has a better understanding of the future level of some players.

After communicating with Buss Jr. and Kupchak for a while, Lin Tian left with Kobe Bryant.

Before leaving, he also emphatically told Kupchak that he didn't have to leave the others, but Jokic must be traded.

After returning home, Lin Tian took another shower. When he turned on his phone, he saw the famous reporter Shams tweet: According to reliable information, the Lakers are already actively seeking trades and they are full of interest in the Pacers' George Hill.
Chapter completed!