The Lakers are going through a bad season, and after a recent wave of losing streaks, they are likely to lose playoff qualification. In the eyes of many, the Lakers should turn their attention to next season and trade operations as much as possible this summer to ensure that the team returns to the championship next season. As the value of Westbrook's trade continues to decline, calls for Davis to trade have become increasingly loud.
Today, the US media "Clutch Points" Kendall Capps wrote an article listing Davis's three potential descendants, which has aroused widespread discussion.
No. 3, Chicago Bulls
So far, the Bulls have a record of 44 wins and 32 losses this season, ranking fifth in the East. They're doing well overall, but they're bad against the east-west powers, and to make a difference in the playoffs, they still need to bring in superstars like Davis. The Lakers can ask the Bulls for Lavine or DeRozan and bring Caruso, Ball and others back to Los Angeles, in addition to which the Bulls have a 2024 first-round pick.
No. 2, Boston Celtics
When Davis left the Pelicans, the Greenshirts were Davis's staunch suitors, and Davis had only Los Angeles in mind; but now, unlike in the past, Brown and Tatum have grown into All-Star forwards, the Celtics are one of the best teams in the second half of the season, and Davis' defense is also a good fit for this team. The Lakers could ask the Green Army for one of Brown and Tatum, or ask for Lowe, or add draft picks.
No. 1, New York Knicks
The Knicks have the biggest ball market in the league, and they've been looking for a superstar for the past few years, and Davis is almost a perfect option, and for Davis, the Big Apple City and Los Angeles are no different, and can get a lot of attention. The Knicks also have a lot of chips in their hands, Randall, Topping, Barrett, Robinson... Believe that as long as Davis can be obtained, New York is willing to send any player on their list.