On January 1, Beijing time, the first day of 2022, according to ESPN fame Wonaroski reported that the Lakers officially traded Rondo to the Cavaliers and got Valentine; the Lakers will cut Valentin, thus freeing up a place for the team's subsequent signings, and saving $3.7 million to create a trade exception, which is the first deal of the year.
Why did the Lakers trade Rondo? Vonarowski said Rondo himself is eager to play a bigger role in the team, which is also in line with the Cavaliers' demands on him, and Rondo has always been positive about such a deal.
The Lakers trade Rondo for three major benefits:
First, the Lakers can save $3.7 million; second, the Lakers can get a $1.7 million deal exception; third, the Lakers will cut Valentine to free up a roster, and it is likely to turn to tough player Stanley Johnson.
According to salary expert Bobby Marks, if the Lakers cut Rondo outright and sign a player, they would pay an extra $3.1 million in luxury taxes; the Cavaliers would receive a $847,000 deal exception.
Another salary expert said that if the Lakers laid off Valentine today, the Lakers could save a total of $3.7 million.
So far this season, the 35-year-old Rondo has played 18 games for the Lakers, averaging 3.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 16.1 minutes per game, shooting 32.4% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range; now Rondo has been traded to the Cavaliers, which is the second time lang has left the Lakers in his mentoring career; 18-19 and 19-20 seasons, Rondo has played for the Lakers and is one of the heroes of the Lakers' 2020 championship.
Rondo is the 2005 first round No. 21 show, 16 years of career for the Lone Rangers, Kings, Bulls, Pelicans, Lakers, Eagles and Clippers, has played 936 games in his career, averaging 9.8 points, 8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals, the Cavaliers will be Rondo's ninth team.
In terms of honors, Rondo has been named to the All-Star Team four times, assists three times, steals once, and championships twice, and he will start a new chapter in his career in the Cavaliers jersey.