When the Suns are currently leading the Pelicans 2-1 in the first round of the playoffs, Booker's injury has cast a shadow over the Suns' title race this season. If the Suns miss the opportunity to win this year's championship, they are likely to need to make changes, and the US media also suggests that the Suns complete the transaction with the Lakers, the Suns send Ayton and Bridges, and get a thick eyebrow brother from the Lakers, of which Ayton is likely to need to complete the first sign and then trade.
The Lakers got: Ayton (signed first and changed later), Bridges
Sun Gets: Thick Brow Brother
This season may be the Suns' most likely chance to win the championship, paul and Booker led the team to the first record in the league in the regular season, but they are currently tested in the playoffs, especially booker is injured. The Warriors are a formidable threat in the West, and even if the Suns reach the Finals, the Celtics, Philadelphia and Bucks in the East will pose a significant threat.
Bridges is the second-best defensive player candidate of the season, and Bridges has excellent offensive skills, but was stifled by the Suns' excessive scoring options to become a 3D player. As a team that lacks top flanking talent, Bridges is expected to improve himself to the level of 20 points per game once he joins the Lakers and gradually grow into an All-Star level player.
Ayton is still pursuing a top-pay contract, but it's clear that the Suns are unlikely to give him a top-salary. It's just that once Ayton and James are paired together, it will undoubtedly be a good combination. If Ayton refuses to accept a contract below the top salary, the Lakers could seek to complete a first-and-last deal with the Suns, and the Lakers could offer any combination of Kennnern, Reeves and Mike McLaren, or simply add Tucker to the deal to balance the money.
Ayton and Paul formed a good synergy and became one of the most reliable internal and external combinations in the league. Ayton's transition to the Lakers, his cooperation with James is also worth looking forward to. One of the NBA's most talented organizers, James is a selfless MVP-level player who attracts dozens of bags every night and excels at finding teammates to feed. James can quickly help Ayton grow into an All-Star. The combination of Bridges, James and Ayton could make up the Lakers' Big Three and help them rank in the top four in the Western Conference.
As for the Suns, the only thing that can stop the combination of Paul, Booker, Crowder, Cameron Johnson and Brow Brother from winning the championship is the health of their core. If Thick Brow can avoid injury problems next season, the Suns will have three of the league's top 15 players, as well as some of the league's best role players. From then on, they will be an interesting combination and they are also expected to compete for the first title in team history.
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)