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Summary

. Yang Rui's signing with the Wizards is to be announced later to facilitate a trade involving Gerald Wallace, which would elevate Yang Rui's status among teams. The Kings' management regrets not retaining Jerome James, which could have strengthened their center position. The Wizards' offer of a high second-round pick impresses the Kings, but they find Wallace's offensive skills lacking. The Wizards need to trade Kwame Brown for a skilled guard as requested by Yang Rui, as Jordan's declining physical abilities make him unsuitable as a dominant attacker. Yang Rui aims to avoid trading for players who lack tactical execution. He participates in a championship parade in Toronto, while evaluating potential draft picks. Yang Rui believes Carlos Boozer's defensive weaknesses make him a backup center option, while he plans to trade for Gerald Wallace and utilize existing players like Haywood and Laettner to strengthen the front line. Yang Rui waits at home for updates from Jordan instead of attending the draft conference. .

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