On March 18, Beijing time, the US media nbaanalysis listed 3 major trading plans for the Lakers' plight this season, if it can be realized, then the Lakers are expected to become the favorite to win the championship again next season.
Trading solution one: Westbrook + Tucker Jr. for Wall + Gordon
Westbrook has been unable to integrate into the team this season, and he is unhappy with the Lakers, and even ridiculed by Lakers fans. Westbrook's departure from the Lakers in the offseason is something to be expected. Before the trade deadline this season, the Rockets had hoped to exchange Wall for Wei Shao, but hoped that the Lakers would give another first-round pick, which was rejected by the Lakers.
Wall hasn't had a chance to play this season, and he's basically determined to be traded by the Rockets this offseason. If the deal can be completed, it will be a lineup upgrade for the Lakers.
Wall has recovered his health, he should be able to play better than Westbrook in the Lakers, Wall will not be as reckless on the court as Westbrook, in addition, compared to Westbrook, One of Wall's great advantages is that the defense is much better. Westbrook is often overtaken by opponents at the Lakers, and Wall is a point guard who has been selected for the defensive lineup.
In addition, Gordon's experienced and combatable guard is also what the Lakers need. Gordon can attack on his own, but he can also play without the ball. These two will become the right helpers for the Zhan Mei combination.
Trading Plan Two: Trade Westbrook to the Knicks
The Knicks are one of the next homes Westbrook could consider. Westbrook is not suitable to be a team's third-year, but if he is the boss, then it is possible to play the average triple-double again and may help the team into the playoffs.
The Knicks are likely to take over Westbrook, and the Knicks also have players to sell , Kemba Walker. Walker has been beaten into the Cold Palace by the Knicks. But if Walker goes to the Lakers, he has a chance to be reborn, his shooting ability is good, and he can get a lot of free opportunities in the Lakers. Chips that the Knicks may use also include Fournier, Rose, Burks, Noel and others.
But if the Lakers trade with the Knicks, the main chip the Knicks offer will basically be Walker, who is going to dump.
Deal Option Three: Pack other chips with Tucker Jr. for Jeramie Grant
The plan given by us media nbaanalysis is Tucker Jr., Nunn and the first-round pick for Grant. If Grant is introduced, it will be a huge addition to the Lakers.
The Lakers need such a forward general who is both offensive and defensive. Grant can play big forwards and small forwards, and if the frontcourt is thick-browed, Grant and James, the three can be flexibly switched, promising to form an excellent defensive effect. Younger Grant may be better suited to the Lakers than Wall and Walker. Because aging Lakers need someone to bring vitality.