On December 17, Beijing time, the news from BR reporters said that after the Lakers encountered difficulties in trading Wei Shao, they may choose an easier trading path. The Lakers may send Nunn in exchange for The Pacers' Justin Holliday to improve the team's strength on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends of the front. Compared with the Wei Shao deal of the cloud mountain fog cover, this transaction may be able to enhance the Lakers' immediate combat strength.
The Lakers used a two-year, $10.3 million contract this offseason to recruit Nunn. At the time, many thought the signing was a great deal, as Nunn averaged 14.6 points per game last season and shot 38.1 percent from three-point range. In an aging Lakers team, at the age of 26, Nunn will become a player that the team relies heavily on in the regular season.
However, people are not as good as the sky, and after Nunn joined the Lakers, ankles and knees have been injured one after another. So far, Nunn hasn't played in any regular season game for the Lakers. No matter how powerful Nunn is, he can't play, and it's of no use to the Lakers. After the players involved entered the trading pool on December 15, Nunn's name also entered the trade rumors, and Justin Holliday became the object of the Lakers' chase.
According to reports, the Pacers have made up their minds to rebuild this season, although the decision is surprising because their main and substitute lineups have a strong paper strength. But after all, people have their own aspirations, and since the Walkers supermarket is open, the Lakers can't be idle. It seemed difficult to take down Sabonis Jr., Turner, Le Ver and others, so the Lakers aimed at Holliday. This season, Holliday is averaging 10 points and 2.8 boards per game, shooting 35.3 percent from three-point range, and has a good defensive ability.
His three-point range is exactly what the Lakers need right now, to open up space for James and Westbrook. While the deal won't have a decisive impact, it's undoubtedly a complement to the Lakers' big three. Because no one knows if Nunn can make a comeback by next January.