That night, Xie Kai received an urgent notice from his agent Thaddeus Faucher: “Mr.

alright!"

"Okay, sorry to trouble you!" Xie Kaixin thought that this was a bit too hasty, my butt is not yet hot! But if you think about it from another angle, this can be considered a good thing, which means that you are one step closer to signing the contract.

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In the early morning of the 28th, according to the local Indiana media "Indiana Star", the Pacers have reached a deal with the Trail Blazers: the Pacers will provide the signing rights for Diogu and this year's No. 11 pick Jerry Bayless.

Traded the rights to Jarrett Jack, Josh McRoberts and Brandon Rush with the Trail Blazers.

Xie Kai found it quite funny that all six players selected by the University of Kansas were traded on the draft day or the second day. This may have created a piece of history.

But for Rush, going to the Pacers is not a bad choice. You must know that his brother is currently playing for the Pacers. In this way, the two brothers are expected to compete on the same court next season.

On the morning of the 28th, Xie Kai came to Houston. At the Rockets headquarters, he met Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, who looked like a lucky cat, and another rookie, insider Joey Dorsey from the University of Memphis!

Morey smiled and shook hands with Xie Kai, and planned to introduce Dorsey to him.

"We know each other!" Xie Kai said with a smile.

Dorsey grinned and said with a naive smile: "We are our opponents in the NCAA championship finals. Kane, we meet again. From now on, we are a team, and you can't beat me!"

The two smiled and hugged each other to show their affection.

Morey was a little confused just now. He went to watch the NCAA finals, but he forgot that Dorsey and Xie Kai were opponents at that time!

"You guys take a rest first and go to the press conference later!" Morey said with a smile.

After Morey left, Dorsey excitedly said to Xie Kai: "Kane, you really opened my eyes. To be honest, we would have won that final if you hadn't come out to save the team!"

"I really felt good that day!" Xie Kai did not deny that he had some bad luck that day.

"Derek was sad for a long time after the game. He was so outstanding until he met you!" Dorsey said.

"Derek also won the No. 1 pick, and his abilities have been recognized by the NBA!" Xie Kai said.

Dorsey nodded and said: "Many people from our two teams are in the league and may be opponents on the court in the future!"

"Let's work hard together, Joey!" Xie Kai stretched out his hand.

"Okay, let's work hard together!" Dorsey also stretched out his big, black hand. The two people who had previously played in the NCAA quickly became good friends, which is indeed incredible.

On the way to the press conference, Dorsey asked Xie Kai: "Kane, what number did you pick?"

"What's the date?" Xie Kai was confused.

"Jersey number!" Dorsey explained.

"Oh, No. 22. I wore No. 22 in Kansas. I heard there is no owner of No. 22 yet, so I chose No. 22. What about you?" Xie Kai asked.

"I wore No. 3 in Memphis, and No. 3 is owned here, so I will wear No. 15 in the new season!" Dorsey did not feel regretful at all, but felt very excited.

"Well, No. 15 is not bad, Vince Carter and Carmelo Anthony are both No. 15!" Xie Kai said.

"Yes, so No. 15 is definitely a good number, haha..." Dorsey was as happy as a child.

Under the arrangement of general manager Morey, Xie Kai and Dorsey attended the press conference to showcase the rookie jerseys.

Xie Kai and Dorsey held their respective jerseys and were photographed by on-site reporters, with somewhat shy smiles. After all, they are still rookies and do not have much contact with the media.

A reporter from the "Houston Chronicle" interviewed Xie Kai and Dorsey.

"Kane, you and Joey were opponents in the NCAA finals, and now you are teammates. How do you feel?"

"I'm very happy to be teammates with Joey in the new season. Joey is a big man with tough defense and outstanding physical talent. We will definitely help the team play better in the new season!" Xie Kai said.

"Joy, what do you think?"

"I'm also very happy to be teammates with Kane. He is a magical player. I like to be teammates and friends with such players!" Dorsey replied with a smile.

The interview was enjoyable. After all, it was a local media in Houston and they would not ask too harsh or judgmental questions.

The press conference ended quickly, and Xie Kai and Dorsey also made an appointment to have dinner together at Yao Restaurant at 9755 Westheimer Street, the busiest high-end restaurant street in Houston's West City District.

Yao Ming was preparing for the Olympics in China, so he didn't have the chance to see him in Houston.

At Yao's restaurant, Dorsey said excitedly: "Kane, if I can become Yao's substitute in the new season, that would be perfect!"

"Joey, your wingspan and muscles are completely similar to Ben Wallace. You can help the team on the defensive end!" Xie Kai said.

"If I could have half the strength of Ben, I would be confident to become Yao's first substitute!" Dorsey said with a smile.

"Congratulations on both of us entering the rotation in the new season. I will become Tracy's first substitute, and you will become Yao Ming's first substitute!" Xie Kai raised his drink cup.

"Okay!" Dorsey and Xie Kai raised the cup. The two rookies of the Rockets were preparing to have a big fight at Yao's Restaurant.

Xie Kai knew that although he and Dorsey had not signed yet, the Rockets would not give up the opportunity to sign with them.

NBA first-round pick contracts have stipulations. Currently, it is a four-year "22 contract", that is, the first two seasons are guaranteed contracts, and the next two seasons are team options. At the end of the first and second seasons

After that, the parent team must choose whether to implement the third and fourth year team options before October 31 of that year (or postponed if it is a non-working day).

The contract amount of NBA first-round picks is stipulated, so in theory, the parent team can use a rookie at a low cost for 4 years, and even if the rookie contract expires and the rookie becomes a restricted free agent, they still have the right to match other teams

The quotation made can be for a contract of up to 5 years.

Of course, there are NBA teams that do not sign with first-round picks in order to save money. Instead, the first-round picks who give up the signing rights become completely free agents and receive the same treatment as undrafted players.

Therefore, the vast majority of NBA teams will sign contracts with first-round picks. The "22" contract for first-round picks is completely beneficial to the home team. If the player performs well, it will be a gain for the team, even if he does not
Chapter completed!