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Just as the two sides were sharpening their swords and preparing for the battle, the teams that were close to the finals had already begun to plan for the mid-summer trade and next season. Some teams wanted to increase their strength, while others wanted to reduce Expenditures, and some teams just want to have a good look, make a few deals, and stimulate the football market. It seems that fans are more willing to pay for tickets.

But for the management of the Seattle Supersonics, although they haven't won the championship yet, they don't need to go to war with a lineup that is already considered successful. At most, they only need to do minor surgery to make up for it. The team's contract renewal work.

Eight players who do not need to renew their contracts include Stephen, Yao Ming, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Serge Ibaka, Kurt Thomas, Du Fei, and Nick Collinson. Except for Fei and Nick Collinson, they are all regular rotation players on the team. It can be said that there is no problem with the general structure, not even turmoil.

Coupard, Jarrett Jack, Earl Watson, Damien Wilkins, Channing Frye, Von Weaver need to be renewed. As for Jerome James, there is no need to mention these players. Among them, Coupard is definitely going to stay, and his contract extension has been prepared long ago, but there are some discrepancies in the numbers, and negotiations are still needed to reach the finals, but both parties intend to reach an agreement in advance. Just announced that no other teams will be given any chance.

As for Jarrett Jack, Earl Watson and Damien Wilkins, although they have abilities, their roles in the team are a bit repetitive. Both of them are on contract years, and I want to take this opportunity to play more statistics. Strive for a bigger contract, but neither has enough chances to play. However, for the goal of the championship, neither of them said anything, but when it comes to contract negotiations, the other party will definitely bring it up. [

If you can’t satisfy me in playing time, you have to satisfy me in money, because playing time is also for money, but the Sonics will not satisfy them so easily. On the one hand, the team really doesn’t need them that much. With other players entering the renewal period, the team is also under great pressure on salary. It is impossible to spend a lot of money to keep them just to be on the safe side. You must know that if you exceed the luxury tax, you have to pay double.

But the situation of these three people is different. Damien Wilkins is the only qualified substitute on the front line of the team. Although the playing time is not very satisfactory, because neither Stephen nor Kevin Durant Injury, playing time is relatively long, and at the same time was divided by Russell Westbrook, but it can barely satisfy Damien Wilkins, he is not an ambitious person, and playing here is pretty good. Happy, and at the same time, with his age and body, there are still several years of golden age, and he can barely stay, as long as his needs are not too many.

As for Jarrett Jack and Earl Watson, since the two are in the same position, and with the growth of Russell Westbrook, it is true how to arrange the playing time of the three in the position of point guard. It made Carlesimo very anxious to get angry. He wanted to straighten Russell Westbrook, but the cooperation between Russell Westbrook and Stephen was a bit out of place. Naturally, Stephen's interests and emotions should be given priority in this situation , and Earl Watson is the best with Stephen.

But he is also the oldest, and he will be 30 years old in a few days. Although 30 years old is not too old for a point guard, in general, the risk period has arrived. Several small injuries are obvious evidence. If he only wants a three-year contract, it is easy to say, but at his age, he will definitely ask for a five-year or six-year pension contract. I am very unwilling to see it, because the result of giving Kurt Thomas a pension contract has already been seen by others. Once a player regards this contract as his own pension contract, he will lose his progress and enthusiasm. If he has another contract If you have a contract, you will naturally play very hard.

So for Earl Watson, the team is inclined to stay, but they also know that Earl Watson will not stay so easily, but both he and Jarrett Jack have reached the renewal period, and these two people Another one must be kept, otherwise the team will suddenly go from rich to poor at the point guard position, but the negotiations between these two people affect each other, so it is not so easy.

Jarrett Jack is younger, with stronger abilities and talents, but he is not as stable as Earl Watson. Once he opens it, he only has shots in his eyes, almost the same as Russell Westbrook. Earl Watson and Wessel Westbrook complement each other, but Earl Watson is old and requires a long contract, which the team cannot accept.

As for Channing Frye, his performance this season has not been very good and he has suffered a lot of injuries. He is useful, but he is not a player that the team relies heavily on. and age limits.

Needless to say, Von Weaver has basically never had the chance to play. Although he has worked hard in training, he can stay and wait for the opportunity. The Sonics are lucky this season and basically have no injuries. It's hard to say next season.

The renewal of these players must bring about a substantial increase in the entire salary expenditure, especially Coupard, and the total salary expenditure of the Supersonics is increasing year by year. Except for Kurt Thomas, who is the only contract that decreases, everyone The contracts are all increasing, especially for Stephen, after this season, his salary will suddenly increase from more than 500 million to more than 1000 million. In addition, Yao Ming’s maximum salary contract has come to the end, nearly 600 per year With a salary of more than [-] yuan, if it weren't for the rookie contracts of several of the team's main players, the Sonics would have exceeded the luxury tax incentive line.

But even so, the Supersonics will still have huge salary pressure next season. At present, if a large salary cut is not carried out, it will inevitably exceed the luxury tax incentive line. It will inevitably weaken the strength, especially if there is an injury.

Every general manager will make this kind of difficulty, but Presti has not worked as hard as others. The team's record is booming. For a general manager who took over the team for only two seasons, his performance is already very good. , and the team has a large number of talented young players. If this lineup can be kept, at least ten years of glory for the Sonics can be guaranteed.

Seeing that the championship is in sight, if he wins this championship, even if his salary is a little higher next season, Chris Hansen should be acceptable, as long as he proves that the players he signed are worth the money, and his money is not lost Drifting should be no problem.

Coupard must stay. Even with Yao Ming, Coupard's existence is still valuable. At the same time, the hidden dangers of Yao Ming's injuries must also be considered. Although there are no problems this season, it is still Can't be careless, while Jarrett Jack and Earl Watson must keep at least one, Presti's tendency is to keep Jarrett Jack, at least younger, and with excellent physical condition, neither offensive nor defensive The problem is that if Earl Watson gives a long-term contract, he will take too much risk. If he makes a short-term contract, he can stay, but the salary cannot be as it is now.

In other words, Earl Watson can stay if he is willing to accept a three-year contract with a reduced salary, and Damien Wilkins can also stay if he does not seek a salary increase, but it is also impossible Five years approx.

A five-year long-term contract leaves too little room for the general manager to operate. In case of any problems with the other party's state or health, it is not easy to throw it away.

But what makes Presti more difficult is not the players, but the head coach Carlesimo. When he and Carlesimo came from the Spurs, they signed a two-year contract. Now the two-year time has come. .

Shortly after the start of this season, Chris Hansen signed a four-year contract extension after he had a certain understanding of the team. Since the management contract does not go to the league for record like the player's contract, it does not matter. Not too many people know about it.

But on Carlesimo's side, Chris Hansen did not immediately instruct him to start contract renewal negotiations. Presti knew that this was because Chris Hansen had no confidence in Carlesimo, and he was afraid that he would lose money like last season. With the best record in the Western Conference, they were out of the playoffs early.

It stands to reason that if you are satisfied with Carlesimo's work in the middle of the season, it is time to negotiate a contract extension. Carlesimo also said that, but Presti did not receive instructions from Chris Hansen. , I can only put it on hold temporarily, and I can only tell him tactfully that the boss needs you to further prove yourself in the playoffs, so it is best to wait until the playoffs are over before talking, so that you can also strive for a good contract. [

Carlesimo put the contract matter on hold temporarily with peace of mind, but Presti was embarrassed. Now the team is about to win the championship, but the question about Carlesimo is still there. There were no instructions. Thinking of this, although he didn't want to disturb Chris Hansen all the time, Presti still had to pick up the phone and call Chris Hansen's office.