Here it comes! All-stars are peddled, injuries + poor record, Russell ideal home, God help the Lakers

In the 22-23 Western Conference Finals, Russell's round usage rate was 18.8%, second only to James. However, the converted true hit rate is only 38.2%. Not only is it the bottom of the team, but it is also the lowest of the two teams in the series.

In the series against the Nuggets, it can be said that Russell completely lost his value. This is also true, 37 million in 2 years, and the average salary is less than 19 million. It is worth mentioning that Russell's 2-year contract is a player option for the second year.

The second year of player options, it can be seen that Russell also wants to fight. Of course, leaving the Lakers the following year is not ruled out. I mean next season to play well and leave for a big contract; Next season's performance is still not very convincing, and there is basically no need for demand on the part of the Lakers.

In fact, after VanVleet was signed by the Rockets, I think the Raptors are Russell's ideal next home.

First, itself. In 495 regular-season games in his career, Russell has averaged 5.7 assists per game with an assist rate of 31.4%. In season-specific, the 22-23 season converted 6.1 assists per 47.2 passes.

In terms of statistics, Russell in the regular season still has a relatively good tandem ability.

Second, external. As many as 14 of the Raptors' 22-23 Raptors players received more than 50 percent of their assist power. For example, Anunobi 69.8%. In fact, less than 50% are only Siakam and VanVleet. In other words, most of the Raptors' finishing comes from eating pie, or lacking the ability to attack on their own.

Combining the two points, Russell has some organizational skills, and most of his teammates like to eat pie. In this case, it helps Russell to play. It's just that Schroeder got ahead. Now, the Raptors don't need that much point guard anymore.

Meanwhile, according to Bulls team reporter Joe M. Cowley revealed: "The team is listening to LaVine's offer. In other words, the Bulls started thinking about trading the 2-time All-Star.

LaVine to be traded? This does not seem to me difficult to understand.

First, performance. The 21-22 season LaVine shot just 55.3 percent from the field in the playoffs, down from 60.5 percent in the regular season. This shows that the ability to fight tough battles is average. The 22-23 season did not lead the team to the playoffs.

Second, the upper limit. As mentioned earlier, the Bulls did not make the playoffs in the 22-23 season. On the side, LaVine + DeRozan's ability to lead the team is not very strong.

In addition to these two points, there is another point that must be mentioned. Lonzo Ball will still be recovering from injury for the new season. In this way, the bull has a great posture of restructuring.

At this point, for the Lakers, they can set their sights on DeRozan. First, 59.7% of the offensive efficiency can share James's offensive pressure; Second, with the ball to block and dismantle, it can also block and dismantle with thick eyebrows. More importantly, a stable mid-range shot can enrich the Lakers' offensive technical and tactical system.

In addition, we cannot ignore the fact that DeRozan will be at the end of his contract for the new season. In this way, the transaction value is not too high. I think in the middle of the season when Russell has passed the trade protection period, he + second round can be traded for DeRozan.

Of course, with the team's injury + poor record, the Bulls are also an ideal home for Russell. I mean, the opportunity to perform in Russell came under Ball's injury.

Finally, with the Bulls peddling LaVine, the Lakers are very likely to use chips such as Russell to get DeRozan. This is clearly the Lakers.

I mean, Russell didn't help the Lakers much, while DeRozan did. Potentially, the Lakers are even stronger.