While the playoffs are still in full swing, for most teams, the season is over and there is a need to prepare for offseason adjustments.
To this end, James Piercey of the US media "NBA Analysis Network" also decisively supported the knights, and could try to send away Lefu through two transaction schemes.
Among them, the 3-for-1 Heat cut love PJ Tucker, and the 3-party 5-person trading plan is expected to achieve a happy result.
Trading Scenario 1
Heat gets: Loaf;
Cavaliers get: Duncan Robinson + PJ Tucker + Highsmith.
The Heat were still fighting in the playoffs, drawing a 2-2 draw with the 76ers, but with Embiid returning and Harden returning to his former form in G4, the Heat's situation took a sharp turn for the worse.
As long as Embiid can continue to play, whether Harden can continue the fiery offensive state of G4, the Heat will most likely be eliminated.
The reason why the Heat will be eliminated is also very simple, the team can rely on too few stable scoring points, only Hiro and Butler two players, and Hiro's positioning is still super six, Butler lacks a stable three-point finishing ability.
That's why the team traded Love, don't look at the Heat Butler next to Lowry and Adebayor, but the two have little presence on the offensive end, and the stable double data in the playoff confrontation can not contribute.
But Love is completely different, whether it is the Timberwolves period, or after playing the three bosses next to James, Love is a high-quality space Type No. 4 position.
In addition, Luck's rebounding and interior finishing ability is also trustworthy, which can just fill the problem of Adebayo's lack of stature, which is undoubtedly a perfect reinforcement target for the Heat.
For the Cavaliers, the team has hoarded too many big players on the inside line, from Allen to Mobley to Markkanen, the Cavaliers have too many young and talented interior lines worth looking forward to and cultivating.
Although Luck has delivered very good performances this season, the team needs to further improve its defensive performance and depth if it wants to go further.
The plan meets just those two requirements, duncan Robinson is a stable three-pointer, and Tucker will provide the tough blood and experience the Cavaliers need.
Transaction Scenario 2
Heat gets: Loaf;
Cavaliers get: McDermott + Josh Richardson;
Spurs get: LeVille + Duncan Robinson.
It's clear that the deal is more friendly to the Heat, as the team doesn't have to send out PJ Tucker, and the flanker's defense is crucial for the Heat.
The reason for this plan is because Lefu has a certain risk of injury, coupled with a large contract itself, if the transaction is completed directly, the risk that the Heat need to bear is not proportional to the return.
The key to the deal is how the Spurs measure LeVert's talent, after all, he is 28 years old.
But judging by the Spurs' performance this season, they need players who have a certain amount of immediate combat power and talent to develop, because the team has every opportunity to impact the playoffs next season, rather than continue to mess up.
In this way, the addition of Duncan Robinson will also facilitate the deal plan, providing a stable end point for the Spurs.
For the Cavaliers, the purpose of the deal has not changed, but the chips exchanged are obviously not as generous as the first.
Fortunately, McDermott and Josh Richardson are also good ready-to-play players, the former can provide good projection ability, and the latter's defensive and organizational ability is worth the Cavaliers' expectations.
Therefore, for all three teams, this plan also has the hope of achieving a happy ending for all.