After a few days of waiting, shortly after Rondo lifted the safety and health agreement, the Lakers and Cavaliers officially reached a deal around Rondo, and pulled in the Knicks, a third party, to complete a 3-party 5-person deal.
The specific deal was for the Lakers: signing rights for 2014 No. 57 Luis Rabel (who will not join the team);
The Cavaliers got Rondo, the Knicks got Valentine, Brad Newley in 2007 no. 54, Jeering in 2016 no. 57 and some cash from the Lakers ($1.1 million).
In response to this deal plan, the US media "clutchpoints" also quickly scored the three teams involved in the transaction, of which the Knicks sent warmth, the Cavaliers got their wish, and the Lakers became the big winners.
Knight Trade Rating: B+
For the Cavaliers, the team's goal of the deal is very clear, that is, to get Rondo, the former championship point guard.
Because not long ago the team's backcourt brain Rubio suffered an injury and was determined to be reimbursed this season, the team needed a veteran defender who could provide experience and control ability.
Although Rondo has fallen out of rotation with the Lakers this season, in terms of control and experience, Rondo is still the league's premier veteran point guard, and in the Cavaliers, which are mostly young, I believe Rondo will play a proud performance again.
In the process of getting Rondo as desired, the Cavaliers did not pay any valuable chips, Valentine, a player with a partially guaranteed contract, was also on the verge of rotating the team, and whether or not to send him away had no impact on the competitiveness of the team.
Considering that the Cavaliers have become the biggest dark horse in the East this season, Rondo's addition is destined to bring a huge boost to this team that is about to take off.
For Rondo, who is at the end of his career, instead of playing in the Lakers, it is better to join the Cavaliers to coach young players and hope to get a better chance to compete for the championship.
Lakers Deal Score: A
There is no doubt that the Lakers are the big winners in this deal, especially after the Knicks took over Valentine, the Lakers completely locked the position of the big winner.
According to Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin, the Lakers not only freed up a list space through this deal, but also saved $4 million in salaries and luxury taxes.
This vacancy is expected to be used to sign Stanley Johnson, who has played an excellent role after signing a short 10-day contract with the Lakers and has become an indispensable member of the Lakers' rotation.
In the case of both financial benefits and empty spots in the roster, the Lakers also conveniently completed the veteran Rondo and sent him to the Cavaliers who needed him more, indirectly enhancing the team's reputation among players.
Although sending Rondo away makes many fans feel reluctant, the problem is that the Lakers have abandoned Rondo, and in the future, Nunn will return, Rondo has no chance to play at all, and the breakup is good for both sides.
As for Wang Zhelin's signing rights, as well as some cash, compared to the returns obtained by the Lakers, they are not worth mentioning, and the Purple and Gold Legion has undoubtedly made a perfect deal.
Knicks Trade Score: B
The Knicks only got some space in the deal, as well as some cash returns.
And in order to complete the deal, according to Knicks reporter Fred Katz, the Knicks also cut guard Wayne Selden.
Overall, this deal will not help the Knicks much, can only be described as decent, more to the Lakers and Cavaliers matchmaking to send warmth.