Before the trade deadline, many teams in the league continued to operate. The 3-team, five-man deal was officially closed, with the Jazz getting Walker and Hernangomez, the Blazers getting Ingles, Hughes and one second-round pick, and the Spurs getting Satoransky and one second-round pick.
After the deal was reached, top winger Ingles missed joining the Lakers. Previously, the media had exposed the Lakers' 2-for-1 trade with Ingles' plan, and the Lakers sent Tucker Jr. and 1 draft pick to get Ingles from the Jazz trade. However, due to Ingles' season reimbursement, the potential deal had to be declared aborted.
Us media pointed out that this summer, Ingles may re-sign with the Jazz after the contract expires. After all, Ingles spent 8 years with the Jazz and still has feelings for the team.
Ingles's style of play is still very suitable for the Lakers, as a wing player, he can shoot three-pointers, but also with the ball to assist teammates to score. If Ingles joins the Lakers, he can play as a substitute for James. Unfortunately, Ingles has been traded to the Blazers and has no plans to join the Lakers this summer.
Lakers general manager Pelinka is really not strong, and with the trade deadline approaching, the Lakers have not yet reached a deal that can help the team. Last summer, the Lakers sent a number of players to trade for Westbrook. However, after more than half a season, Westbrook's on-field performance proved that he really did not fit the team. Judging from the Lakers' lineup, the team still has many aspects to strengthen. First, the team's forward strength still needs to be improved, and the second is that the team's bench still needs more scoring firepower.