On December 15th, Eastern Time, the Seattle SuperSonics came to challenge.

Without Ray Allen, the Sonics have entered a state of complete failure this season.

They are targeting Greg Oden, the current top player in the NCAA, and Kevin Durant, the second-ranked high school student when he entered college, hoping to turn around by botching the draft.

In addition to the mess on the field, off the field, they also faced the dilemma of the owner running away and the new owner hoping to move the team away from Seattle.

The difference between the summer trade and the Timberwolves' first-round pick obtained through Lin Yu's trade is that the only thing that can connect Lin Yu to the SuperSonics is that the SuperSonics' general manager refused to use Lin Yu to add Wali-

Szczerbiak's contract was directly transferred to Ray Allen.

Before this game, Brian Windhorst, a well-known reporter from Cleveland's Honest Daily, made a special phone call to interview SuperSonics general manager Rick Sander and asked him if he regretted missing out on China Lin, a team that has already realized its potential.

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Rick Sander hung up the phone directly.

On the other side, at Quicken Loans Arena, before the game started, Lin Yu met his old teammates who shared the same fate.

Compared with the Timberwolves, among the old Celtics teammates who were sent to the SuperSonics by Danny Ainge, Michael Olowokandi and Dan Dickau were directly waived, and Delonte West and Wally Si

Neither Zebiak nor Lin Yu are close friends, only Marcus Banks and Lin Yu have a pretty good relationship.

Before the game started, Lin Yu and Marcus Banks hugged and talked about old times.

Delonte West, who was sitting on the bench not far away, didn't even raise his butt.

Then, Lin Yu walked onto the court, and Wally Szczerbiak walked over.

"Lin, your opponent is me today."

Wally Szczerbiak, the Sonics' starting shooting guard today, extended his right hand.

Lin Yu smiled and shook his hand. He knew that Szczerbiak's words were not trash talk. Everything starts with the SuperSonics' goals for this season.

The Sonics were in trouble, so they always put Wally Szczerbiak and Rashard Lewis, who had minor injuries, on the injured list. In the first month and a half of the season, Szczerbiak

Grams and Rashard Lewis barely played.

In this game, the SuperSonics suddenly brought back Wally Szczerbiak and Rashard Lewis. Szczerbiak happened to meet his old teammates, so he was a little excited and said the above.

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Lin Yu didn't care, he even replied: "So, Wally, are you ready to be abused?"

Wally Szczerbiak smiled and did not respond.

The game started quickly, and the Cavaliers took the lead right from the start.

The direct confrontation between Lin Yu and Wally Szczerbiak also had an absolute advantage. Overall, this was a victory that suppressed the opponent from beginning to end. The Cavaliers won very easily.

After the game, no one paid attention to the winner of the game. All reporters inexplicably flocked to the SuperSonics' post-game press conference.

Coach Bob Hill is surrounded by hungry reporters

"Coach Hill, why did Rashard Lewis, who was injured before, come back? Is it because the Sonics are changing their plans for this season?"

“Bob, does Rashard Lewis’ comeback mean he’s going to be traded?”

"Did the Lakers offer Rashard Lewis?"

"..."

Lin Yu followed Mike Brown and LeBron James to attend the post-game press conference, and when he passed by the small room where the Sonics were, he heard these questions.

For a moment, he started thinking along the lines of this group of reporters.

Lakers want Rashard Lewis?

I have to say that this is really possible. At this time, the Lakers are already a bit hungry for reinforcements, and Rashard Lewis is the All-Star player they are most likely to get. Although he and Ray Allen partnered, neither

Can take the Sonics into the playoffs...

In the past two seasons, Rashard Lewis has averaged more than 20 points per game. In terms of scoring, he is indeed an All-Star level shooter.

Compared to another rumored trade target, Pau Gasol, Rashard Lewis's price is much cheaper because he only has the last year of his contract left and he will be a free agent in the summer.

If the Sonics want to exchange Rashard Lewis for something, they must reach a deal before the trade deadline and send him away.

Based on comprehensive judgment, the price of Rashard Lewis will not be high, and a young player plus a first-round pick can get it done.

"SuperSonics want to trade Rashard Lewis?"

LeBron James, who was walking in front, gradually slowed down and landed next to Lin Yu and Mike Brown, and expressed his doubts with some surprise.

"It's not surprising. They are already ruined. Why keep Rashard Lewis? Even Wally will be traded because the Sonics don't need these players anymore."

Lin Yu gave his response. He didn't take LeBron James' question to heart.

Mike Brown, who was walking side by side, glanced at James thoughtfully.

In Los Angeles, the Lakers, who are in a period of turmoil, have experienced a losing streak.

Kobe Bryant stood in the locker room and asked the team to stay focused: "I know I'm leaving Staples Center. Even so, I will still work hard for the team to win, and I hope you can do the same.

at this point."

But obviously, Kobe was already clamoring to leave and clamoring to win, and no one in the locker room was cooperating with him.

Kobe shook his head helplessly, and then he found Mitch Kupchak who was staying in a corner of the Staples Center.

"Mitch, I need to know the progress of my transaction."

"Kobe, you know, the team is still working hard to keep you."

Mitch Kupchak was unwilling to tell Kobe what trade offers the Lakers had received, and the actual situation is that the Lakers have now shelved all offers.

He was still trying to persuade, but Kobe kept shaking his head.

"We are already negotiating with Seattle. We will trade for Rashard Lewis. The All-Star teammate you want will be in place soon."

"Rashad Lewis?" Kobe was a little surprised, but he still shook his head: "He is far behind Lin Yu, let alone Jason Kidd or Kevin Garnett."

"What I need are teammates who can help me compete for the championship, not teammates who travel with me in the first round."

Mitch Kupchak was a little silent.
Chapter completed!