The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the Lakers, who are the big favorites to win the championship before the start of the season, have not made the playoffs, which is undoubtedly a huge shame for the Lakers, not only that the Lakers have become a joke in the whole league. But they also have the opportunity to turn all their weaknesses into strengths. The team has 5 Hall of Famers and 3 active superstar roles, and if a few of these important players are used as chips to change the roster, then the team can make a comeback and impact next season's NBA championship.
According to the US media "nbaanalysis", the Lakers, Bulls and Knicks three teams are discussing a three-party deal offer, the specific transaction plan is: the Lakers get Zach Lavin, the Bulls get Randall and Fournier, and the Knicks get Westbrook and the Lakers in the first round of 2027, the right to exchange in the first round in 2028.
Obviously this deal is a very good deal for all three teams. For the Lakers, LaVine is the best of the new generation of defenders in the league, with very good strength, and his arrival can greatly share the pressure of Zhan Mei and allow the Lakers to re-form the big three lineup to rush to the championship.
LaVine has averaged 24.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game this season, shooting 47.6 percent from the field, 38.9 percent from three-point range and averaging 2.8 three-pointers per game. After several years of growth, LaVine is currently full of technology, proficient in investment, breakthrough and three-pointers, and has become the league's first-line scorer.
Excellent projection ability can open up the Lakers' offensive space and create a better offensive environment for Zhan Mei. At the same time, the addition of Lavin allows the Lakers to add another strong scorer, and when Zhan Mei is obviously in trouble, Lavin can become the savior of the Lakers and lead the Lakers to victory.
For the Knicks, the deal is a double-pronged deal. Although Westbrook's current ability cannot lead the Knicks to a higher stage. But Westbrook's big contract is only one year left, and next year the Knicks can free up a lot of salary space and attract more superstars to join.
Not only that, the style of play and personal personality also coincide with the Big Apple City, and Wei Shao's very ornamental and impactful play is destined to be welcomed by Knicks fanatical fans.
And from the perspective of Westbrook's recent competitive state, Westbrook still has good strength, although he is not playing particularly well in the Lakers, but in a team like the Knicks on the edge of the playoffs, he is expected to break out and lead the Knicks into the playoffs next season, so in the long run, this deal is not a loss for the Knicks.
For the Bulls, because Lavin asked for a maximum salary contract, it was really helpless to send him away, after all, his strength is excellent. But the three-way deal has allowed the Bulls to welcome two strong players to join, and the strength of the Bulls has increased unabated, and the Bulls can go further next season.
As the league's current first-tier big forward, Randle has a very good personal strength, averaging 20+10+5 per game this season. His arrival can greatly enhance the Bulls' interior attack and defense, and his combination of two towers with Vucevic will lead the Bulls further.
Similarly, Fournier was a powerful player. Fournier averaged 14.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1 steal per game, shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from three-point range, averaging three three-pointers per game.
Fournier has the league's top projection ability, he can greatly improve the Bulls' outside firepower, and with the ability to finish the outside line, he will become an important member of the Bulls system. In addition, his excellent defensive ability can also improve the quality of the Bulls' defense.
Obviously, this transaction is bloody for the Bulls, and the addition of two powerful players can greatly enhance the Bulls' internal and external strength. DeRozan + Vucevic + Randell + Bauer + Caruso's starting five are extremely competitive, and they can also be one of the title favorites next season.
So will the deal actually make it this summer offseason? Let's wait and see!