As the deal deadline approaches, the negotiation process between the teams has gradually accelerated. After the Nuggets, Celtics and Spurs reached their first deal, more and more trade news was broken by various reporters. As the Lakers in the league most need to complete a trade this season to strengthen the team, the time left for them to make changes is gradually passing. Earlier today, the Magic and Lakers jointly reported rumors about a trade between the two teams, with Tucker and Terrence Ross being the two most mentioned names in trade rumors. It is reported that many sources in the league believe that the Lakers are seriously considering strengthening the immediate strength of this season's lineup by selling Tucker's contract.
The Magic have only achieved a record of 8 wins and 37 losses so far this season, and the pendulum has become their only option this season. In this case, all the players in the team except Cole Anthony, Sagas, Wagner Jr. and Wendel Carter were put on the shelves. Among these players, the ones that have attracted the attention of other teams are Bamba and Terrance Rose. The Lakers tried to get Bamba last season, but the Purple and Gold Corps, determined to use a small lineup this season, are clearly more interested in Rose. Rose's current contract expires two years later and earns around eleven million a year, which is comparable to Tucker's contract, and the two parties only need to trade one for one to complete the transaction. For the Magic, Tucker, who can play multiple positions, is obviously a good potential stock, and more ball rights in the Magic are more conducive to the growth of this player.
Rose, 30, is 1.98 meters tall and has an arm span of 2.01 meters and is a standard forward-guard swinger. So far this season, Rose has averaged 26 minutes per game and can get 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Once in the league, Rose was known for his ability to hold the ball offensively, and his excellent individual offensive ability allowed him to play the role of sixth man on many teams. Rose's offensive technique coverage is broader, and this season he has shot more than the league average in all of his remaining positions, except for the top of the arc and the bottom left corner. If Rose is successfully introduced, the Lakers can not only enhance their ability to catch and shoot, but also strengthen the team's ability to score independently. At present, only James and Munch have a certain ability to score independently in the Lakers, and if Rose joins, the Scoring Shortage problem that often occurs with the Lakers can also be improved.
Either way, if the Lakers want to improve their lineup this season, trading Tucker's contract is the only chance. But with Serious Problems with Westbrook's integration, whether there is still a desperate need to change the lineup this season is worth the Lakers' consideration. After all, after entering the summer offseason, Westbrook's contract transaction difficulty will be much lower, and the lineup will be more variable. If all the chips are used up this season, the Lakers' chances of being mutable will be reduced in the summer. Do fans and friends think the Lakers can still save this season by bringing in Rose? Or should they keep waiting? Welcome to discuss and communicate in the comments section!