The Lakers' team problems this season are manifold, and it can be said that if you only rely on internal mining, you basically won't solve the problem. Therefore, if the Lakers want to continue to maintain the competitiveness of the championship level, they must make a deal. However, the Lakers have many interested players, and the chips in their hands are really limited, so the Lakers are also ridiculed by fans as "intentional teams"! This also shows that the Management of the Lakers is working hard to solve the problems that exist in the team, which is actually a good phenomenon: it is better to do something than to do nothing!
Marc Stein has reported that the Lakers have offered the Pistons a 3-for-1 chip, using Horton Tucker, Nunn and the 2027 first-round pick to offer Grant to the Pistons, but the Pistons refused. It's clear that the Pistons want the Lakers to add weight. Among the chips offered by the Lakers, that is, the first round pick in 27 years is not bad, and Horton Tucker has been questioned by the Lakers.
Open-air stand reporter Eric Pincus spoke about rumors of Grant's deal with the Lakers on a show. Eric Pincus said: "Actually, I heard that the Lakers have given up on Jeramie Grant. He (Grant) doesn't want to play the third role of the team after LeBron and Davis. And the Lakers also have to invest heavily in him (early contract extension). ”
"Fat Ding Basketball" believes that the Lakers should be wise to abandon Grant. Judging from the current situation of the Lakers, there is indeed not enough chips to impress the Pistons. On the other hand, if the Lakers trade to get Grant, it may not be able to solve the problem. First of all, as Eric Pincus said, Grant didn't want to be the third option for the team. Grant joined the Pistons because he was dissatisfied with his role in the team. Now naturally I will not be at ease to be the third in the Lakers!
Grant is different from Wei Shao, Wei Shao is also famous, the money has earned enough, and now he is willing to make sacrifices for the championship. For Grant, what is now important is not the championship, but the role in the team and how much money can be earned. Grant even if he arrived at the Lakers, he must have asked for tactical status and ball rights, and then a big contract to renew his contract early. These 2 major requirements the Lakers will certainly not be satisfied now.
It can be said that the Lakers, in addition to James and Brother Thick Eyebrows, need mercenaries, not a long-term future.