As with last season, after betting on the Big Three in the offseason, the Lakers still haven't changed the team's bad situation and are still in a trough.
And compared to last season, this season the Lakers not only have to face serious injury problems, but also have to deal with difficult run-in problems.
Fortunately, after several tosses, the Lakers' record improved slightly, and they re-increased the winning rate to more than 50% with a wave of 3 consecutive wins.
The reason why the Lakers can get out of the predicament for a short time is that on the one hand, the players' personal adjustments are in shape, and on the other hand, the management is constantly introducing new blood to the team.
From signing Stanley Johnson to trading veteran Rondo, the Lakers management's operations in these small transactions have brought a lot of help to the Lakers.
Inspired by this series of successful operations, the Lakers management has significantly accelerated the pace of lineup adjustments, and the famous record has also exposed the actions of the Purple and Gold Legion.
First of all, the famous reporter Windhorst talked about the Lakers' deal rumors in a show, pointing out that after sending away veteran Rondo, Pelinka was selling Jordan Jr. and Bazemore.
Windhorst said that after the Lakers used the small lineup for a long time, they found that James played the No. 5 position to perform surprisingly well, and the thick eyebrow brother was also close to a comeback, and the team was very likely to choose to trade Jordan Jr.
The purpose of the Lakers is not to change back any players, the purpose of trading Jordan Jr. is similar to the purpose of the previous trade with Rondo, that is, to free up the lineup list for subsequent reinforcements.
In addition to Jordan Jr., Bazemore is also the object of the Lakers' desire to clean up, especially as the team's rotation lineup is gradually determined, Bazemore is very likely to be sent away.
The Lakers sent him away for the same purpose as Jordan Jr., and the team doesn't expect to get back too many valuable returns in the trade, but more to make room for the roster.
The reason for selling two players is, on the one hand, because the two have fallen out of the team rotation, on the other hand, the Lakers want to find treasure in the buyout market, so they vacate the roster place in advance.
While selling off some of the players outside the rotation, the Lakers are also trying to keep the Miracle as much as possible.
According to reporter Dave McMenamin, the Lakers plan to renew a 10-day contract with Stanley Johnson on Thursday local time.
Previously, the Lakers signed 25-year-old Stanley Johnson with a 10-day hardship waiver contract, and after joining the team, he quickly shined, averaging 6.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, and the 10-day contract has expired, and he also missed the last Lakers game against the Kings because of the expiration of this contract.
It is not difficult to understand why the Lakers are willing to renew his contract from Stanley Johnson's performance for the Lakers, he has brought great help to the Lakers at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, and James has publicly praised Stanley Johnson more than once.
However, it is surprising that the Lakers have renewed Stanley Johnson with a 10-day short contract, rather than a guaranteed contract to leave the Wizards.
Perhaps it is the Lakers who want to leave more places for buyout markets after being pitted in the offseason, but also test Stanley Johnson.
In addition to these minor repairs, Sam Amick revealed that the Lakers had discussed the possibility of a deal with a competitor earlier this season about Westbrook.
At the same time, there are already some voices within the Lakers pointing out that the performance of the trade wei shao is less than expected.
However, Sam Amick believes that the transaction of Westbrook is highly likely to be unrealized, because Westbrook's contract is too huge.