On February 8, Beijing time, there are only 3 days before the trade deadline, and the US media Bloodbreaker Report (B/R) supports the cut-off date of each team. Regarding the Lakers, they also suggested a 4-for-1 deal, which may be the most realistic solution for the current Lakers.
The deal is for the Lakers to send away Bazemore, Jordan Jr., the 2023 second-round pick and the 2025 second-round pick, to get the Pacers' Justin Holliday. B/R pointed out that the Lakers have already consulted multiple teams with Tucker + Nunn + 2027 first-round signings, but the response has been flat, and they may not be able to exchange this chip combination for the players they need.
B/R believes that the most realistic choice for the Lakers is still those veterans who are not highly paid, do not need the ball, and can open up space and defense. For the Lakers, Pacers' 32-year-old shooter Justin Holliday is a great choice. With a salary of $6 million this season and only $6.3 million next season, he's a fantastic 3D player who has averaged 11 points per game this season and is shooting 37.8 percent from three-point range.
The Lakers can quote with a combination of two base-paid players, with Bazemore and Jordan Jr. both falling out of the rotation, and two second-rounders are a big reason to attract the Pacers who are targeting a rebuild. The Pacers could choose to keep Bazemore and Jordan Jr. for the time being, or they could opt for a direct buyout, a deal that would allow the Pacers to save $6.3 million in salary space in the summer while getting two future second-round picks.
Previously, it was reported that the Lakers were still trying to send Wei Shao away, but the probability was extremely low. After today's training, James was interviewed and supported Wei Shao. Speaking about Wei Shao, who has been in a slump lately, he said: "We are all in the same pit, not the responsibility of one person. No one can blame another, and no one deserves more praise than another. When we lose, we all lose. When we win, we all win. However, James also said of the deadline that if the team can get better through trades, no one will refuse.