Hello everyone! Let's talk about the NBA today and share a few news for you: Jazz deal closed! Exposed the Lakers 1-for-3 trade Randle plan, the Suns 1-man departure.
First of all, the Jazz deal is closed! According to charania, the Jazz have made a 2-for-0 deal, the team sent Miye Oni and a second-round pick, and the Thunder got Oni. After the deal is made, the Thunder will cut Oni so the team can free up a lineup position before the trade deadline. For the Jazz, they're also trying to make a space before the trade deadline to pick up leaks in the buyout market. In addition, the Jazz saved $2.4 million in luxury taxes through the deal. Oni is a marginal player for the Jazz this season, the stats aren't outstanding, and he's the No. 58 pick of 2019.
Secondly, the US media broke the news that the Lakers traded Randle 1 for 3, and the Lakers sent Davis to get Randle and two first-round draft picks from the Knicks. The US media analyzed the deal from the perspective of the Lakers:
For the Lakers, the team's coaching staff stated that due to the team's presence in the team, the team will use the five small lineups for a long time. James has shot more than 35 percent from three-point range this season, and he's defending opposing centers well, with Timberwolves center Reid under his defense last game scoring a single point in the fourth quarter. However, James played the fifth position for a long time, which has a great drain on physical strength, which is not conducive to the extension of his career.
Davis was the No. 5 on the five-small lineup before he was injured this season, but his projection ability was too poor to open up offensive space for Westbrook. The US media pointed out that Randle's playing style is very suitable for the Lakers' five-small lineup, he can shoot three-pointers, and he can also use singles to score points under the basket. If the Lakers trade him, not only can the team play the power of the five small lineups, But Randall can also reduce the burden for James. The US media pointed out that Davis was in no form after winning the championship, and it was time for the Lakers to consider trading him.
In the end, the Suns 1 left the team. To vacate a spot before the trade deadline, the Suns officially announced today that the team has cut striker Chandler Hutcheson. In September last year, the Suns signed a two-way contract with Hutchison. This season, Hutcheson has played six games for the Suns, and the statistics are very average. Recently, Suns centers McGee and Ayton missed the game due to triggering a health and safety agreement. Young interior jaylen Smith and new signing Biyombo both performed well, with Chicken Hutchison becoming the suns' top choice for layoffs.