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The 9 wins and 4 losses of the Sonics, this season is to figure out the results. After Detref left, they signed Kurt Thomas to maintain the depth of the inside lineup.

With Thomas and Wen Baker, it is difficult for Lewis to get a chance to play at the 4th position. His confrontation is too poor and he has no height. At the 3rd position, his defense against breakthroughs is very average, and his shooting percentage is low, so he can only serve as a substitute for Dale Ellis.

In this case, Glenn Gruward believes that the Sonics will definitely let people go, and John Wallace can also get a chance to perform in the Sonics and return to the familiar small forward position.

Unexpectedly, Walker refused. "Sorry, Rashad is not for sale with the Sonics, we think he has potential."

With such an answer, it is impossible to continue the conversation.

Depressed, Glenn called Yang Rui. "Jerry, the bad news. The Sonics are unwilling to let him go, saying that Lewis is not for sale. Maybe they don't want to change the player of the contract year, so it is difficult to renew the contract."

Yang Rui sighed, even if he was reborn, everything would not go his way. If he meant what he said in the summer, he would be cut off if he changed to the first pick in the second round in advance.

Glenn asked, "Do you have anyone else?"

With Jermaine O'Neal around, it's not a big deal if Lewis can't be replaced. Yang Rui really has a substitute candidate, he should be able to exchange for it, but the role is single. "Yes, for the Blazers' blue-collar center Kevin Cato."

"Is it useful to replace Cato? We have no shortage of centers." Glenn said with a wry smile.

"It is necessary to introduce a meat shield center forward, and be prepared."

"All right."

Cato is 211cm tall and currently weighs 125kg, which is a circle thicker than when he was drafted, and he is very strong. In Yang Rui's previous life, he was a famous coolie in the NBA and the man who protected Yao Ming. Yao Ming was too thin when he first entered the league, and the Rockets often sent Cato to defend O'Neal.

Although the offense is bad, Cato is very good at defending the penalty area. Basically, the aggressive insiders are deflated against him. His highlight was the Rockets VS Lakers in the 2003-2004 playoffs.

The Rockets were eliminated in 5 games. Cato averaged 29.6 minutes per game, scoring 5.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1 steal and 0.8 blocks. But O'Neal didn't score 30+ in a game. The worst game was 7 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the second game, and 12 points and 9 rebounds in the fifth game.

The Rockets' tactic that year was that Cato was in charge of defending against O'Neal, and Yao Ming mainly defended Malone and helped defend the basket, which really reduced O'Neal's efficiency.

If Camby hadn't gone to the Trail Blazers in the summer, it would be difficult for the Raptors to trade for Cato. Yang Rui triggered a series of butterfly effects. Cato and Camby overlapped. This season, he was reduced to a marginal player who averaged 5 minutes per game, with a pitiful 1.2 points and 1.7 rebounds.

The Blazers have four major insiders, and the playing time cannot be divided.

Sabonis' time dropped to 26 minutes and he started playing health basketball.

Rasheed Wallace played 28 minutes, plus Pippen points for offensive shots, the data dropped to 12.5 points and 5 rebounds, causing mania to often roar and eat T.

Brian Grant played the longest time inside, only 29 minutes, scoring 11 points and 9 rebounds.

Camby only played 17 minutes off the bench, with a dismal 6.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks.

In addition, the first-round rookie swingman Bunche Wells, who was traded by the Pistons in the summer, was reimbursed for a serious injury in the first round. They need a substitute swingman.

When he first got the call, Blazers manager Larry Miller refused.

He thinks, if you can't let me change it, I will change it right away.

The Blazers need to investigate, because he doesn't want to find out that John Wallace actually has potential injuries or other problems after the replacement. , very fast, jumping high, scoring a lot... If you change the fans like this, they will definitely scold him,

He was afraid that Wallace would not be able to do it at all, and there would be no such cheap things to enjoy.

Miller called a management meeting and had scouts collect Wallace's information, but found no problems.

The salaries of the two are similar, both in the early one million. The Raptors management "sent charcoal in the snow", and the Blazers agreed to sign the contract without saying additional terms. In other words, the two reported directly without having to go to their respective teams for physical examinations to verify their health.

The Blazers' actions made Glenn a little worried. No matter how you look at it, it looks like the Raptors have lost money. Cato didn't have much playing time when he arrived on the team, and the inside was crowded. What can he do for the Raptors?

Yang Rui explained: "Why is it useless? He can defend O'Neal."

"You only play two games a season, and that's it?" Glenn Khan said.

"If we meet in the finals, it will be more than two games. Brad Miller should focus on supporting, not gaining weight, and try to ensure mobility. The team lacks meat shields, and Cato will be useful."

Glenn still expressed doubts. Even if O'Neal joined the Lakers, they have been abused by the Jazz in the West in the past two years. It doesn't look like they can make it to the finals.

The city is not far away, and the two players were immediately notified to report.

John Wallace knew that going to the Blazers was in a normal mood. With Pippen and Ryder around, he was destined to only play as a substitute. The advantage is that he may break out with the Blazers in the West and hit the championship.

In Yang Rui's previous life, Pippen first joined the Rockets with a high salary and a long-term contract, and then was traded to the Trail Blazers. Now Pippen joined the Trail Blazers in advance, which strengthened the team's strength. He doesn't know what will happen in the West this year. The Spurs will definitely not be able to easily sweep the Blazers.

Cato came to Toronto with the mentality of following the crowd. In the Trail Blazers, he was a marginal player. It didn't matter if he couldn't play in the Raptors. Anyway, the results were similar.

At this moment, he had no idea how important he was in Yang Rui's heart, even if he had no data, he would be reused in certain games.

Yang Rui wants Cato to deal with O'Neal, otherwise the Lakers dynasty will be difficult to break, the team must have a strong tank, rookie Miller, veteran Willis is not enough.

Cato was traded to the Rockets in his previous life. In the contract year, he scored 8.7 points, 6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks at his peak. The Rockets gave Cato a 6-year 42 million contract. The reasons are ridiculous to explain now. The Rockets in 2000 wanted Cato to fill the vacancy left by Olajuwon.

The results of the physical examination showed that both of them were healthy, and the deal was quickly concluded, which was immediately reported by many media.

"Reliable sources revealed that John Wallace was dissatisfied with Jerry Young because of his playing time and thought he could be the starter, so he was sent away."

"The Raptors sent an important rotation forward with an excellent record in exchange for a marginal center for the Blazers. What is the purpose?"

"The management is holding back, can the Raptors continue to write magic after the trade?"

"Seeing the shady scene again, the Raptors secretly help the Blazers to win the championship!"

Yang Rui doesn't care about these news. Cato is more suitable for the Raptors. It is enough to know this. John Wallace is like a pebble thrown into the sea in the league, without even a splash.

Now, the Raptors have three-point shooters, potential new stars, experienced veterans, meat shield insiders, and a rationalized lineup. They are definitely a powerful side.