After a failed season, the Lakers made a drastic lineup adjustment, introduced Wei Shao from the Wizards, and created a super big three lineup of Wei Shao + James + thick eyebrows.
Subsequently, around this lineup, double-digit new signings were introduced, sacrificing the defensive system on which the team depended to survive, in order to add more role players who opened up space for the big three.
As a result, since the beginning of the game, this seemingly luxurious team has only ranked ninth in the West with 26 wins and 31 losses, and it is likely to enter the playoffs in the form of playoffs.
Due to the team's poor performance, internal problems are naturally gradually exposed, and when the performance at the beginning of the season is not good, the US media exposed that the Lakers management originally hoped to introduce DeRozan or Hield.
But James and The Thick Brow brother insisted on getting Westbrook, who was able to leave the team by asking the Wizards owner, and finally joined the Lakers as he wished.
Since then, some reporters have also disclosed the complex situation within the Lakers, in addition to the "shadow executives", it is also pointed out that Hield was previously a player under Pelinka, and DeRozan was also ready to pack up to join the Lakers, but everything ended with Westbrook entering the trading market.
Fortunately, such reports did not make waves, and as the game progressed, fans once again set their sights on the game itself.
But just as such negative news was about to dissipate, the Lakers management did nothing before the trade deadline, further amplifying the internal contradictions.
Among them, the famous Dave McMenamin and Ramona Shelburne also made a wave of detailed reports on the situation inside the Lakers in due course, pointing out that the Lakers management has showdown with the two cores of Zhan Mei and said NO to the two in succession.
Ramona Shelburne said on the show that Lakers management has clearly told James and Brother Thick Eyebrow that the team is unwilling to send future assets and is not willing to pay luxury taxes to reinforce.
The reason is very simple, the Lakers from the boss to the management agreed that the current situation of the Lakers is created by Zhan Mei, James, Thick Brow, Westbrook, Anthony, you are all future Hall of Famers, the team as you wish, let you choose the list and team.
The next step is for you to work on it, not for management to continue to take future assets or pay luxury taxes to supplement them.
The famous Dave McMenamin revealed in the show that the Lakers actually have every opportunity to send Wei Shao away before the trading deadline.
Initially, the Rockets did ask for a first-round pick to complete the deal, but as the deal deadline approached, the Rockets only asked for the first-round swap.
This actually sends a signal to the Lakers that the Rockets need some chips to facilitate the deal, but the value of the chips is definitely less than people think, but the Lakers are not ready to send Wei Shao away.
Even more surprising was another claim by Ramona Shelburne, which pointed out that the Lakers had hoped to send Westbrook away and return Wood and Wall from the Rockets.
But in this transaction, more money is involved, and the Lakers obviously do not want to bear more financial pressure, and it is known from the opponent that the Lakers' trading attitude is somewhat "careless".
The Lakers are indeed calling for some potential deal attempts, but they are not in a hurry, and they are unwilling to pay more luxury taxes and send away future chips.
In addition, Ramona Shelburne said not to expect the Lakers to change in the offseason, and the news she has learned at the moment is that the core configuration of Westbrook + James + Thick Brow Brother will not change.
Although during James' career, he was rarely said no by management, even the Cavaliers boss, but the Lakers have said NO to him one after another.
Fortunately, James and The Thick Brow brother are not without rights, they can decide which base salary players to change in the offseason, and that's it.