Volume 4: Golden State Prosperity

Riley had not expected Zhang Yu to suddenly say something like that. He froze for a moment before asking in surprise: But when it came to extending Caruso and Zhou Qi, Zhang Yu displayed an attitude different from before. Zhang Yu's gaze sharpened. After pondering for a moment, he nodded slightly. "All right, I'll take care of it right away." Riley agreed. Seeing Zhang Yu caught in a dilemma, Riley offered his advice. "This would mean openly breaking with Dennis. He may be arrogant, but from what I know of Kawhi, he shouldn't be thinking of forcing the team's hand. This was probably Dennis's doing. If you push him too hard and he bears a grudge, then whispers in Kawhi's ear again, and Kawhi stubbornly stands his ground, it might become difficult to resolve. I think we should give him three days and leave him a way out..." Zhang Yu pushed the phone back to Riley and sneered. "Dennis is clever, but he only cares about profit. He wouldn't risk Kawhi being unable to play for three years just to force a trade. He'll definitely compromise. But didn't you go a bit too far by giving him only twenty-four hours?" This time, Zhang Yu had Riley offer Caruso and Zhou Qi four-year minimum contracts, with team options on the final two years, maximizing the benefits of their rookie deals. "Get ready. Once next season ends, we'll send Kawhi away." "All right. I'll contact Eastern Conference teams that lack wing players. Don't worry, they definitely won't leak anything and create another competitor for themselves." Riley agreed, then said regretfully, "What a shame. Kawhi has an uncle like that. He suits the team's system so well, yet we have no choice but to send him away..." After Zhou Qi decided to enter