On January 4, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued to unfold, and the free market reached its first deal, after the Lakers and cavaliers reached a transaction intention of Rondo, but because Rondo triggered the alliance's health and safety agreement, the transaction was delayed. This time, the Knicks also joined in, the Lakers successfully freed up a place, and with the Rondo contact agreement, the three-party deal was officially reached.
Soon, the Lakers, Knicks, and Cavaliers all officially announced that the deal was officially completed, and the main players involved were Rondo and Valentine. The specific trading plan is:
The Lakers gave Rondo, Brad Newley (2007 54th overall) signing rights, Wang Zhelin (2016 57th overall) signing rights and $1.1 million in cash, and Luis Rabeli (2014 57th overall pick);
The Knight sends Valentin out and gets Rondo;
The Knicks gave Luis Rabberry (2014 57th overall) the right to sign, receiving Valentin, Brad Newley (2007(54th pick), Wang Zhelin (2016 57th overall) and $1.1 million in cash.
The Knicks joined in at the last minute, and after they got Valentine, they quickly made the decision to lay off, which means that the Knicks got $1.1 million from the Lakers and then helped them cut Valentine. Valentine has played 22 games for the Cavaliers this season, but averaged just 9.3 minutes of playing time per game and didn't do much.
The Lakers emerged as the winner in the deal, freeing up a player spot and saving about $4 million in the salary they would have to pay Valentine, as well as a luxury tax. Soon the Lakers officially bid farewell to Rondo, "Thank you, Rondo!" ”
In fact, for Rondo, he is also willing to leave, after all, he has not got more playing time in the Lakers this season, and joining the Cavaliers, he will play a more important role, sexton and Rubio's reimbursement, let the Cavaliers choose him. Rondo will next wear the Cavaliers' No. 1 jersey.
There is also a player from our country, Wang Zhelin, who was drafted by the Grizzlies in 16 years, then traded to the Lakers, and now to the Knicks. This is just a signing right, does not mean that he will go to the Knicks, if both sides are interesting, it is possible to join. In fact, this signing right is also a trading chip for various teams, such as Brad Newley obtained by the Lakers, which was selected in 2007.