Hello everyone! Let's talk about the NBA today and share a few news for you: The Lakers officially announced a 3-party deal! Exposed the Lakers 1-for-3 trade Horford plan, Irving made his debut.
First of all, the Lakers officially announced a 3-party deal! The Lakers officially announced that the team has completed a three-way deal for Rondo, the specific transaction is as follows: the Lakers have received the signing right of Rabel; the Cavaliers have obtained Rondo; the Knicks have obtained Valentine, Newley's signing rights, Wang Zhelin's signing rights and part of the cash. The name pointed out that none of the above draft players will play in the NBA, and the Knicks will make a decision today whether the team will keep Valentine. The Lakers saved a total of $4 million in luxury taxes through the deal, while also freeing up a place to sign other players. Vogel noted that Rondo was one of his favorite players and that sending Rondo away was a difficult decision.
Secondly, the US media broke the news that the Lakers made a 1-for-3 trade with Horford, and the Lakers sent Westbrook to get Horford, Josh Richardson and Hernangemes from Boston. The US media analyzed the deal from the perspective of two teams:
For the Lakers, the US media pointed out that Wei Shao's performance is not as expected, and the Lakers must deal with him as soon as possible, otherwise Wei Shao's big contract will affect the Lakers' lineup formation, especially Wei Shao's contract next season will reach $47 million. Horford currently has a $27 million contract, Richardson has a contract of $11.6 million and Hernangomez has a contract of $7 million, and the three players are paid exactly the same as Westbrook. In addition, Horford and Hernan Gomez are both contracted to be insecure contracts next season, and the Lakers can choose to cut them and make room to renew the contract of quality players such as Munch.
For Boston, the US media pointed out that this team needs a strong organizational guard like Westbrook, and Boston has excellent shooters who can match Westbrook. Boston has a mediocre record this season and is not at the top of the East, and they need a star guard to take them further.
In the end, Irving made his debut. This season, Irving has been absent for a long time because he has not been vaccinated. In addition, Irving has triggered a health and safety agreement and has been unable to play for a long time. Irving is on the verge of making his debut of the season, and he is expected to make a comeback in the Nets' road game against the Pacers, according to Mingji. At 8:30 Beijing time on January 6, the Nets will challenge the Pacers on the road, when the majority of fans can see Irving's season debut. According to media reports, since Irving is not vaccinated, he will not be able to play in the Nets' home game, so he will not be eligible for tomorrow's Nets home game against the Grizzlies.