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The Lakers' post-season performance has been a surprise, with the exception of yesterday's win over the Thunder, they have lost five of their last six games, including losses to a belly team like the Bulls, and helped the Spurs end an 18-game losing streak.
Russell, the Lakers' guard, became the target of the fans, and he played very poorly on both offensive and defensive ends, scoring only 2 points against the Bulls and 9 points against the Knicks, and was easily beaten by opponents on the defensive end.
The Lakers had to make a change, putting Russell on the bench and putting the 39-year-old veteran James in the point guard role.
This change has had a good effect in the game against the Thunder, but it has also exposed a hidden danger for the Lakers, that is, James's physical problems, after all, the new season is not yet halfway through, so he will inevitably be attrition in the organization and offense.
At the same time, Vincent, who the Lakers brought in in the offseason, did not have the desired effect, and he may have to undergo surgery because of a knee problem, which means he will miss at least eight weeks.
The Lakers gave up the Heat's "number one fraudster" in the offseason in order to get Vincent, and now it seems that this deal is a big failure for the Lakers, and what the Lakers want to do most now is to send Vincent away in exchange for some useful players.
According to the American media bleachers, the Lakers plan to make some big moves before the trade deadline in order to reduce the burden on James, and Russell and Vincent are the two most likely to be traded.
The outlet also gave the Lakers a possible five trade options, let's take a look! First, the Lakers traded Russell, Vincent, and a 2029 first-round pick for the Spurs' mid-range shooting king DeRozan.
DeRozan is averaging 22.4 points and 5.4 assists per game this season, and he's excellent on the mid-range shot, and he can also create offensive opportunities with the ball on his own or create open space for his teammates.
His scoring ability and playmaking ability can go a long way in relieving the pressure on James, and when James is off the court, he can join forces with Bushy Eyebrows to lead the Lakers' offense.
After the Bulls decide to rebuild, Russell, Caruso and Koby White can be their new hope in the backcourt, and a first-round pick could also give them more options.
Moreover, DeRozan and James are good friends, they often play in non-professional leagues together, and they have a good chemistry with each other.
With Reaves and the eight-inch base, the Lakers get a solid third point of offense, and the deal is a bargain for the Lakers! Second, the Lakers traded Russell, Vincent, a 2029 first-round pick and a first-round pick swap for the Bulls' dunk king, LaVine.
The trade rumors between LaVine and the Lakers are not a day or two, and the media in Los Angeles has also had a heated discussion about it, and some media analysts believe that LaVine and thick eyebrows can become the new core combination of the Lakers in the post-James era.
LaVine is averaging 21 points and 3.4 assists per game this season, and he is shooting 33.6 percent from three-point range.
Considering that LaVine is not satisfied with the current situation of the Bulls and is not playing at his best, there is still a lot of room for improvement if he joins the Lakers.
LaVine's long-range shooting, break-through and single-handedness are good, and he can also attack with the ball on his own, and he fits well with the Lakers' fast-paced play.
The deal would be a small price for the Lakers to get a star who has the potential to be a pillar of the team's future backcourt.
The only risk is that LaVine's contract is huge, and if he doesn't play as well as he should with the Lakers, the Lakers could have a hard time handling his contract.
In the third, the Lakers traded Russell, Eight-Inch Base, Vincent and a 2029 first-round pick for Raptors' championship forward Siakam.
Siakam is averaging 21 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game this season, and his addition could form a frontcourt combination that will be feared by Western Conference opponents.
Siakam, the Raptors' championship-winning No. 2 man, his defensive ability and versatility on the offensive end could be the perfect complement to the thick eyebrows, and their twin-tower combination not only strengthens the Lakers' defense, but also has the energy and speed required in the small-ball era.
Offensively, Siakam has a wide range of attacks, and on the defensive end, Siakam can also switch to the fourth and fifth positions, and his arrival can reduce the pressure on thick eyebrows a lot.
However, the pressure on James will still be great at that time, but considering that James is 39 years old, he can properly delegate power on the offensive end, follow Harden's example, and focus on organizing the offense, which can also get good results.
Fourth, the Lakers traded Vincent, Van der Biao, rookie Schifino and a 2029 first-round pick for the Trail Blazers' all-around forward Grant.
Grant is averaging 22.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game this season, however, the Trail Blazers are currently in the process of rebuilding, and Grant could join a team that really needs him before the trade deadline.
Grant is very suitable for playing with thick eyebrows and James, Grant's three-point shooting rate is as high as 41.2% this season, he can bring a lot of offensive space to the Lakers, and his threat on the outside is also very compatible with James's fast break.
For the Bulls, they could get Reaves, Beasley and a first-round pick, all young players with potential to help them rebuild.
Reaves and Ball could form a quick backcourt pairing, Beasley could provide firepower from the perimeter, and a first-round pick could give them more options.
The deal is beneficial for both parties.
Fifth, the Lakers traded Vincent, Schifino and a 2029 first-round pick for the Hornets' Rozier, who will replace Russell as the Lakers' new starting point guard.
Rozier has played at the top of his game this season, averaging 23.2 points and 7.1 assists per game.
He has a good defensive ability and is very dynamic, becoming a defensive gate for the Lakers on the outside, and he is also a good spot shooter on the offensive end, and opponents dare not ignore his outside ability.
With Vincent and Schifino in exchange for Rozier, the Lakers are definitely sure to win.
For the Hornets, they could get Vincent, a talented young player who could be one of the Hornets' cores if he can get fit.
Schifino is also a promising rookie who could get more opportunities with the Hornets.
A first-round pick could also add to the Hornets' draft capital and help them grow in the future.
The Lakers 4-for-1 welcomed back Caruso, James got the best partner, and the Lakers returned to the championship The Lakers have undergone a major transformation in the offseason, introducing many veterans such as Wei Shao, Ellington, Ariza, as well as young players such as Monk and Noons, hoping to provide more support for James and thick eyebrows and create a stronger championship team.
However, since the start of the season, the Lakers' performance has not been satisfactory, the team's record once fell to the fourth from the bottom in the West, the team's defense, outside, bench and other aspects There are obvious problems, and the addition of Wei Shao has not brought the expected effect, but caused difficulties in the distribution of ball rights and lineup matching.
Lakers management finally made a blockbuster deal before the trade deadline, using Nunn, Christie, Damian Jones and a 2028 first-round swap right to trade Caruso from the Bulls, this deal is considered a perfect reinforcement for the Lakers, solving two major problems for the team and putting the Lakers back in contention for the championship.
Caruso is James' best partner Caruso is one of the Lakers' champions, he contributed 10 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals to the Lakers in the 2020 Finals.
Caruso is the kind of player who can get the most value out of James' side, he doesn't need the ball, but he can shoot key three-pointers in open space, and he can also take on the defensive duties of the opposition's leading scorer on the defensive end, and his flexibility and versatility make him one of James' best partners.
Caruso left the Lakers last summer to join the Bulls and signed a four-year, $37 million contract, much to the regret of Lakers fans and James, who both wanted Caruso to stay with the Lakers and continue to play for the team.
Now, Caruso is finally back with the Lakers, and he will once again play alongside James for a championship for the Lakers.
Caruso can solve two of the Lakers' problems, the Lakers face two major problems this season, one is the team's lack of outside shooting ability, and the other is the team's lack of roster depth.
The Lakers have shot only 34.6% from three-point range this season, ranking sixth from the bottom in the league, and the team does not have a player who shoots more than 40% from three-point range, which makes the Lakers' offense very unthreatening and compresses the interior space of James and Bushy Eyebrows.
The Lakers' roster depth this season is not as deep as last season, the team's bench score is only 32.4 points, ranking fifth from the bottom of the league, among the team's bench players, only Monk and Nornes can score double-doubles, the performance of other players is inconsistent, and the team's rotation lineup often has a strange combination of four or five guards, which has affected the Lakers' defense and rebounding.
The addition of Caruso can effectively solve these two problems for the Lakers, his outside shooting ability is what the Lakers need, he has a 40% three-point shooting percentage when he played for the Lakers, and he is also able to bring more space and options to the Lakers' offense, and he can also shoot key three-pointers when receiving passes from James and Westbrook.
Caruso's defensive ability is also lacking by the Lakers, he is an excellent wing defender, he can defend the opposing team's main scorer, he is also very strong in steals, he can bring more energy and intensity to the Lakers' defense, and he can also launch fast breaks on the defensive end to bring more variety to the Lakers' offense.
The addition of Caruso can also improve the depth of the Lakers' roster, he will become the Lakers' sixth man, he can play in any position, he can also cooperate with stars such as James, Wei Shao, thick eyebrows, etc., his flexibility and versatility make him a trump card for the Lakers.
The Lakers are back in contention for a championship, and the Lakers made a seemingly small but big deal before the trade deadline, using Nunn, Christie, Damian Jones and a 2028 first-round swap to trade Caruso from the Bulls.
Caruso is one of the Lakers' champions, he and James work very well together, his outside shooting and defensive ability are what the Lakers need, and his flexibility and versatility also make the Lakers' roster more balanced and strong.
The Lakers have encountered a lot of difficulties and challenges this season, the team's record once fell to the bottom of the West, and the team's defense, perimeter, bench and other aspects have obvious problems.
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