The Lakers have experienced another disappointing season, and after the first round of last season's exit, the Lakers have not even been able to qualify for the playoffs this season.
Such a poor performance naturally made the Lakers extremely turbulent inside, coach Vogel has been cut by the team, and the Big Three have also fallen into trading rumors.
In addition, among the role players, it is likely that only a few players such as Munch and Rivers will stay, and Horton Tucker, who only completed the renewal last summer, is very likely to be cleared.
The reason why Tucker is very likely to be cleaned up by the Lakers comes from three aspects, the first of which is Tucker's own poor performance, averaging only 10 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game this season, shooting only 41.6% and shooting as low as 26.9% from three-point range.
Secondly, Horton Tucker's contract is not small, and he is the only player in the Lakers lineup except for the Big Three, who has carried a contract of more than 10 million.
In the end, Tucker's performance disappointed the management, last season, the Lakers in order to retain Tucker, first rejected the Raptors' deal for Lowry, and then in the offseason to let Go Caruso, the result tucker handed over such a bad performance.
To this end, the US media "nbaanalysis" gave the Lakers 3 deals about Tucker, in which the Rockets 2 for 3 killed two birds with one stone, and 3 parties and 5 people are expected to take what they need.
Trading Scenario 1
Lakers get: Wall + Wood;
The Rockets got: Westbrook + Horton Tucker + 2027 first-round pick.
It's a decent deal that was discussed between the two sides long before the deal deadline for the season.
For the Rockets, the deal met the team's requirements, not only getting the first round pick, but also Horton Tucker can also be put into the team's development sequence.
As for Wei Shao, who is carrying a big contract, his contract has only one season left, and referring to the way the Thunder have handled the past few seasons, the Rockets and Wei Shao can completely break up through a buyout.
For the Lakers, Wood is naturally a good internal reinforcement object, after obtaining the ball, he is fully capable of handing over the data of 20+10 per game, and has the ability to finish the outside line.
Therefore, he can play with the thick eyebrow brother to play in the inner line, provide the lakers need the space ability and rebounding protection, and share the pressure of the thick eyebrow brother.
But Wall is not a better option, he also lacks the ability to finish outside the line, and his health is far less than that of Westbrook, but fortunately he is a player under the Rich Paul umbrella and has a good personal relationship with James, which may prompt a trade to happen.
Transaction Scenario 2
The Lakers get: Justin Holliday + Harkris;
Kings get: McConnell + Goga-Beatazer;
Walkers get: Horton Tucker.
Combined with the situation of the three teams and the potential goals for next season, this seemingly thin 3-party 5-man deal plan has the potential to achieve the situation that each takes what it needs.
The first is the Lakers, whose goal next season is naturally to win the championship, so there is a need for more wing players who can play without the ball and at the same time provide defense and the end of the outside line.
Justin Holliday is perfect for this requirement, is a reliable and experienced 3D winger, And Harkris has limited ability to offer, but his confrontation and defense can increase the Depth of the Lakers' wing.
The Kings' goal for next season is still in the ambiguous phase of rebuilding and competing for the playoffs, so the team needs a certain number of ready-to-play players, as well as some young players.
McConnell will provide the team with a reliable immediate point guard option to fill the gap in the defender line after Harryburton left, and Gogabi Taze is a first-round show worth digging into.
The Pacers' goal is still to swing badly, Horton Tucker is perfectly in line with the development plan, and when he gets enough ball, Tucker has proven more than once that he can do a lot of things, including a single game to shoot 40 points.
Transaction Scenario 3
The Lakers get: Oriyk;
Pistons get: Horton Tucker.
Compared with the first two plans, this deal is more direct and concise, that is, to replace Horton Tucker with a role player who is more in line with the Lakers' championship needs.
As a blue-collar interior, Olynk does not need the ball at all, and can be inside and out, willing to do dirty and tiring work, very suitable for partnering with thick eyebrows.
For the Pistons, the team's goal for next season is still to be rotten, and Horton Tucker is naturally a better training goal.