On May 5, Beijing time, the famous stephen -A-Smith pointed out that the Lakers really should trade is James, but the US media Fade World believes that the Lakers should still make a fuss about thick eyebrows and Westbrook, and listed 5 trade plans, I believe lakers fans will be happy to see the team change.
Option 1: The Lakers trade Westbrook for Brogdon and Hield of the Pacers
It's a very realistic deal, the Pacers want to free up pay space as soon as possible, and Westbrook's final-year contract is a good choice. The Lakers can get two powerful defenders, Brogdon and Hield, to improve the depth of the Lakers' backcourt. Compared with Wei Shao, the projection ability of the two is obviously stronger, and it is more suitable for playing next to Zhan Mei.
Option 2: The Lakers trade Westbrook, Horton Tucker and the 2027 first round for Hayward and Rozier
In addition to the Walkers, the Wasp is another potential next home for Westbrook. Hayward has injury hazards and may not be the best option, but Rozier's performance is good and worth considering the Lakers. It's just that the price to be paid by the Lakers is too high, in addition to Wei Shao, they may also have to take Tucker and the first round of 2027. Compared with the first set of plans, this set of plans is not cost-effective for the Lakers.
Option 3: The Lakers send Westbrook and get Russell from the Timberwolves
There have been reports that Russell may be put on the shelves by the Timberwolves, so returning to Los Angeles is also a good choice. Russell is now more powerful than it was then, and Westbrook can bring more aggression to the young Timberwolves. Russell has been in a slump this season, but he is expected to improve on James' side.
Option 4: The Lakers sent away thick eyebrows, from the Hawks in exchange for Collins, Capela, Hunter, 2022 first round and 2026 second round
The Hawks need to change, the Lakers need to change, and the two sides may be able to reach an agreement. The Hawks only have Trey Young, who and Thick Brow can form a very threatening duo. The Lakers can get three starters, Collins and Hunter are not yet 25 years old, can open up space, capela is good at guarding the basket and grabbing rebounds. The Lakers are expected to return to the crown.
Option 5: The Lakers send away thick eyebrows and exchange the Heat for Adebayor, Hiro and Vincent
Compared to the first 4 plans, the possibility of this plan being realized is very small, but Lakers fans definitely want to see this scene happen. Adebayor is healthier than thick eyebrows and is an All-Star player with a good offensive and defensive position. Hiro had just become the sixth man of the year with a brilliant three-point firepower. However, the Heat should not be willing to make such a deal, after all, on the books, they have lost a lot.
Do you think the Lakers' big three will continue to work together next season? Who is the one most likely to leave?