After the 28-point defeat to the Pelicans, there was more and more discussion about trading James. In a survey released by Low Media, 72% of Lakers fans support the team to at least explore the possibility of trading James. As the two teams James has played for, the Cavaliers and heat are the most frequently mentioned families, but the US media reported that the two teams have completely different attitudes towards welcoming Back James.
The Cavaliers are not interested in getting back to James
Recently, Mark Stein reported that the Cavaliers are not interested in promoting James' trade. "Over the years, this team, this management, they've heard the words countless times like, 'You can't do anything without LeBron, LeBron is your only path to success, and the Cavaliers can't make the playoffs without him.'" The last time a Cavaliers without LeBron made it to the playoffs was in 1998. ”
James only entered the NBA in 2003, and Stein's words undoubtedly prove the Cavaliers' dependence on James. But this season, everything is different. Currently, the Cavaliers are fifth in the East, and without James, they seem to have a real chance to rush into the playoffs.
"They built something very special in Cleveland..." Stein said, "I really don't think they're willing to be in league with LeBron James and Klutch Sports [James Agency] again because when LeBron is with the team, he puts a lot of pressure on management." He will also put a lot of pressure on the boss. He wanted to give orders, and I don't think the Knight wanted to live like that again. They have already experienced it in the first two collaborations. ”
The door of the heat is always open for Emperor Zhan?
The Cavaliers don't want to get Back James, so what about the Heat? Just today, colin Cowherd suggested that the Heat trade with the Lakers to welcome back James with a 6-for-1 plan. His suggestion was for the Heat to send Hiro, Duncan Robinson, Lowry and three first-rounders back to James.
In the show, Cowherd first said that the Lakers' poor record is that the team lineup is not ideal. He thinks that changing the letter brother to lead this Lakers will not be able to play a good result. "It's not a championship lineup, the chemistry isn't good, the bench is bad," Cowherd commented, "The Heat aren't good enough in the point guard position, Lowry doesn't work, if you let LeBron team up with Butler and Adebayo in Miami, I think they're going to win the championship." James can control the ball, Butler doesn't need the ball that much, and Adebayor is a good big man. ”
Speaking of ball rights, Cowherd also said james is not suitable for the Lone Rangers, Suns, Warriors, 76ers and Grizzlies, because these teams already have stars who control the ball. In contrast, the Heat are best suited to James.
More importantly, Heat leader Riley has expressed his willingness to welcome James back. Last June, Riley publicly stated on the show that if James wanted to go back to Miami, the door would always be open.
"If he called to tell me he was coming, I'd put the key under the doormat, and I'd do that, but I suspect that key is rusty now," Riley said at the time. Soon, Riley's remarks drew a fine from the league, which was fined $25,000 for alleged illegal seduction.
Will the Lakers trade James? The answer may be revealed this summer. At that time, James is eligible to renew the two-year contract with the Lakers in advance, and if he and the team do not reach a contract renewal agreement, the possibility of a transaction is undoubtedly greater.