On January 7, Beijing time, the US media Bleacher Report believes that among James's Lakers teammates, only the thick eyebrows are safe on the transaction deadline, but the US media nbaanalysis views the opposite, they believe that the Lakers should send away the thick eyebrows, because Wei Shao's contract is not asked, and other role players have limited salaries, and they can't change the situation. So who can thick eyebrows be exchanged for? NBAANALYSIS listed a 2-for-5 deal, suggesting that the Lakers and the Heat trade, each taking what they need.
The specific content of this plan is: the Lakers send thick eyebrows and Jordan Jr., get the Heat's Adebayo, Taylor Hiero, PJ Tucker, 2025 first-round picks and 2027 first-round picks.
Lakers: Balancing the present and the future
Thick Brow's performance this season has been a bit disappointing, and some fans have begun to question whether he can become a qualified successor to James. Sending him away when there is still value in the thick eyebrows may be a good choice. The Lakers can trade him, get 24-year-old Adebayo and 21-year-old Taylor Hiro, plus 21-year-old Horton Tucker in the team, and the three of them can become the core of James's team after his retirement. These new signings are not fully focused on the future, they can also help the Lakers and old Zhan to impact the championship. In addition, PJ Tucker brings championship experience, and his defensive and three-point ability can help the Lakers.
Two first-round picks have given the Lakers flexibility, their trading chips have become richer, and Pelinka has more operational possibilities. This is a deal that balances the present and the future.
Heat: The new big three of the group rushed to the crown
Through this deal, the Heat can build a new Big Three lineup of Lowry + Butler + Thick Eyebrows. As long as they stay healthy, the Heat are enough to pose a threat to any team in the East. It's hard to part ways with Adebayo and Hiro, but the US media believes that from the Heat's lineup, thick eyebrows can bring them closer to the championship. Oladipo is getting closer to a comeback and, if he can get back in form, could replace Hiro's role in the lineup.
In the 2020 Finals, the Heat lost 2-4 to the Lakers and missed the championship. In six Finals, Thick Brow averaged 25 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.0 blocks per game, and the shooting rate was 180 club level: 57.1% shooting, 42.1% three-point shooting, and 93.8% free throw shooting. To be able to get such a star who has conquered them, the US media believes that the Heat are willing to pay such chips.