Lakers have a fluctuating record this season, they have always wanted to improve their combat effectiveness through trades, currently 31 wins and 42 losses, ranking 10th in the West, if you do not work hard, it is likely to be surpassed by the Spurs, for the Lakers, this season is not successful, the offseason they will face restructuring, in the offseason The Lakers have the ability to change the lineup, but they missed the trade many times, NBA star Scotto said that the Lakers almost got Grant, and the main reason why the last deal failed to be achieved was that the Lakers' chips failed to impress the Pistons He doesn't know if the Lakers will add draft picks in the future to complete the deal.
In fact, the Lakers have long been fond of Grant, but in the end the Lakers still failed to get Grant, the reason is two reasons, one is that the Lakers did not know whether Grant can strengthen the strength of the lineup, and Vogel is not fully sure of the use of Grant, second, the chips provided by the Lakers failed to impress the Pistons, the chips provided by the Lakers were Tucker Jr., Nunn and a 2027 first-round signing offer Grant, the Pistons are currently in the rebuilding period, they need more draft picks, They want a first-round pick plus a second-round pick.
Many Us media believe that the Lakers will not end the pursuit of Grant, in the offseason, the Lakers may increase the corresponding chips to complete the deal, after all, the Lakers' performance this season is disappointing, with young players and draft picks in exchange for Wei Shao, the composition of James, Davis, Westbrook three giants, did not help the team more competitive.
Westbrook has never been able to integrate into the team, although the recent performance is good, but the Lakers still win less and lose more, the playoffs are in danger, and although James has tried his best this season, averaging 30 points per game, there is a tendency to compete for the regular season scoring king, but still can not help the team win more games, as for Davis, completely in the recovery stage, only 37 games this season, a number of data career lows, there is no way to support the Lakers to go further. Other veterans, such as Anthony, Howard, Ariza and other players, have performed conscientiously, but they are powerless, coupled with coach Vogel's tactical arrangements have been in a stage of change, resulting in the Lakers' record has not been improved.
Grant was traded to the Pistons by the Nuggets in the 2020 offseason, both sides know that the Pistons want to rebuild, Grant wants to play a strong performance in the Pistons, but with the Pistons as a springboard, get a bigger new contract, this season, the Pistons are 20-53, ranking 14th in the East, completing their reconstruction task, while Grant played in 46 games, averaging 19.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 blocks, shooting 42.6% from the field and 35.7% for three-point range. Fully up to his season requirements, Grant's previous contract was 3 years and 60 million, and after the offseason expires, Grant can become a restricted free agent. Pistons can be signed and exchanged to send them away.
The Lakers currently have two ways to choose, if all this season is done, the Lakers can still rely on the current lineup to strengthen in the offseason, if it is not successful, James is getting old, Davis is constantly injured, how to deal with Westbrook? If a trade comes to Grant is a good choice, is it just that the Lakers are willing to give a first-round and a second-round pick?