Ham would not say who will take Reddish's place tonight, but he said Reaves will have plenty of playing time. The Lakers will be active in the trade market. If they want to get a qualified third star, they will need to send Austin Reaves. Lakers reporter Jovan Buha reports that the Lakers refused to trade Reaves for Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, who the Lakers see Reaves as a non-sale unless they get an All-Star. Lakers reporter Jovan Buha spoke about the team's trade direction on his podcast today. "The Lakers aren't willing to put too much leverage on Murray, and they're certainly not willing to play Reaves unless they get a true All-Star caliber player," he said. The chips the Lakers now have are Russell, Hachimura, Christie, and Schifino plus a first-round pick and a couple of swap rights. ”
How can the Lakers bring in Murray without losing Reaves?
The Lakers are right to do this, and although Murray is strong, he is not suitable for the Lakers' system. He has a lot of rounds with the ball, and if he wants to partner with James and thick eyebrows, Murray must have the ability to shoot at fixed points, but the current Murray does not have it. The Hawks can't get Reaves, and they can't get too many trade chips from the Lakers, so it's estimated that the deal will be coolA-Smith said: You can't give up Reeves, you made that mistake a few years ago and gave up Caruso and it hurt you. You don't want to make the same mistake twice.
The Hawks want to get Reaves in the Murray trade, and the Lakers are reluctant to send Reaves away. Clutchpoints suggested that the Lakers trade Russell, Christie, two first-round pick swaps, a first-round pick and first-round picks for 2028 and 2023 in the trade for Murray, and while they believe such chips have the potential to impress the Hawks, Reaves is an important player for the Lakers and whether the trade is worth it needs further consideration.
Reaves' ability to control and his vision of the court, it seems that he is not a point guard at the moment, and he has increased his ball possession massively this season, and the result is that the two of them smoke on the court. I've always thought that the role of Keliu is the best fit for him. He's a master of chaos. In the transition section, you can play a good personal style. He's with James, and James is a good attractor of defensive pressure. Now Xiaoli is not comfortable fighting, and the other party has begun to target him. At the same time, he is also very unfamiliar with the character.
Murray or DeRozan, who is better for the Lakers?
NBC Sports: The Lakers want to send Russell to the Hawks, but the Hawks want Austin Reaves and a first-round pick. The Lakers may trade Max Christie, Gabe Vincent and others for big trades, but the price will be high for the Lakers anyway
Chady reported that the Lakers were interested in the Hawks' Murray, so someone planned the deal, and the Lakers sent Reaves + Christie + a first-round pick in exchange for Murray, who do you think will make and who will lose? Murray is averaging 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game with the Hawks this season. DeRozan averaged 24.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game this season, ranking first in the league in mid-range scoring. If Russell is sent away, the Lakers will still be worth it. If Reaves and Christie are sent away and a first-round pick is added, it is clear that the Hawks have earned it, because Murray is only worth one first-rounder. With the right to shoot, Reaves can play better statistics than Murray, not to mention that Christie has unlimited potential and can grow into a starter!
Because a lot of star players have been in the discussion of trade rumors lately, there has been a lot of public opinion about Reaves. I also want to talk about my opinion of Reeves, I believe Reeves, I'm done. What the Lakers want at the moment is to go as far as they can in the playoffs, not a team that practices and staggers. I don't think Ham figured that out. Now digging a hole, the second half of the season will have to face the pressure of the devil's schedule. Compared to LaVine and DeRozan, Dejounte Murray is clearly a better fit for the Lakers. If I had to pick one of the top two, I would prefer DeRozan, and I know the Lakers are thinking the same. But the problem for DeRozan is that there are still some health concerns, while Murray is a better fit for the Lakers' needs right now, and the Hawks could trade him. The Lakers are really interested in him.
But the Lakers aren't willing to put too much leverage on Murray, and they certainly don't want to get Reaves unless they get a true All-Star-caliber star. The chips the Lakers now have are Russell, Hachimura, Christie, and Schifino plus a first-round pick and a couple of swap rights. But there are clearly competitors in the market, such as Philadelphia, who can make a better offer.
In exchange for Russell Hachimura ➕, the Lakers would either have to pick up one of the few draft picks or pull a three-way trade. Hawks: Why don't I take you eight more first-rounders? Several Lakers players expressed more dissatisfaction with their role positioning and inconsistent playing time after the game, with Hachimura expressing the most in the locker room. Well, there was also some discontent within the team about Ham's lineup, rotation, and the mess it brought to the team, mentioning players like Reaves, Russell, Hachimura were given a short period of restraint, and they were substituted when they struggled. But Hamm would turn around and give Prince and Reddish a long time limit, and even when they struggled, Hamm continued to give them more time. So, the core problem is the coaching staff. This is a good roster in the offseason, and of course Vincent is a bastard.
Reeves leads the best sixth man
In terms of the MVP award of the NBA's seven major awards of the year, Embiid is temporarily ranked first and is expected to be elected for the second consecutive year. In terms of the Best Sixth Man award, the current leader is Reaves of the Lakers. In the Rookie of the Year award, Holmgren topped Wembanyama. In the Best Key Player award, Lillard topped the list and James ranked fifth.
Former NBA player Artest tweeted about Curry: "Professional basketball is no longer divided by 10 years. It's now every five years. If it's 10 years, you can't see Curry. But in five years, Curry is the best in 2015-2020, or the best in 2018-2023. James is about to be 39 years old, Curry is about to be 36 years old, and Durant is 35 and a half years old, and the attendance of these three old men is much better than in previous years.
If they can make the playoffs, the three of them should still be able to enter the best team, and if they can't make the playoffs, it is estimated that they will not be able to withstand the impact of the Mesozoic and new generations. The three old men plus Harden should be regarded as the most influential NBA players in the country, and they watch one less game, hoping that fans can calm down and stop attacking each other.
Reeves' change has been getting more and more evident lately, resolute, really resolute, and efficient – he feels a bit like "80% Irving" to me right now. But the downside of this resolute downside is that he basically doesn't pass the ball to Bushy Eyebrows at all now. Especially when it comes to blocking and dismantling. When playing with him, Davis was completely a cover tool.
It's a situation I didn't anticipate — Reaves gradually living up to expectations, but in a different way — that could cause the Lakers to be unable to get rid of their dependence on Russell. Frankly speaking, the Lakers are not for sale, except for the non-sale old James and James, that is, Reaves and thick eyebrows are worth relatively high in the trade market!
Austin Reaves (Austin Reaves) was born on May 29, 1998 in Newark, Arkansas, USA, Reaves' father, Brian, who played in Arkansas and was a playmaker who had the third-highest total assists in college history. Reeves' mother, Nicole Wilkett, also played for Arkansas, averaging 19.0 points per game, the second-highest in Arkansas women's basketball history.
Reeves' parents didn't pursue a career in basketball and turned to running a farm, but the kids made their dreams come true. Reaves' older brother played in the European League, and Reaves became an NBA player.
Austin Rivers is 1.97 meters tall and has an arm span of 1.99 meters. Rivers is 1.97 meters tall, weighs 89 kilograms, has an arm span of 1.99 meters, and is templated by some white shooters, Joe Harris, Hinrich, etc., he is a two-way guard with playmaking ability. Austin Rivers has been dating his girlfriend Jenna Barber since high school.
(Jenna Barber was born on December 20, 2000 in Newark, Arkansas, and has a twin sister (married) who spent her entire childhood with her twin sister and parents. Jenna Barber father - Brian Barber, Jenna Barber mother - Sandra Barber, Jenna Barber twin sister Jordan Barber Wheeler.
Jenna Barber and Austin Reeves first met at Cedar Ridge High School in Newark, Arkansas, where they both grew up. Since then, the two have been together, albeit quite early.
Jenna Barber attended Arkansas Community College and then the University of Arkansas. She graduated in 2022 and has been working for a pharmaceutical company since 2019. Jenna Barber has been seen cheering on her boyfriend Reaves on the spot during many of the Lakers' games.
In 2016, Austin Reeves attended Wichita State University, where he represented the school in the NCAA League. Austin Reaves was the 2021 NBA draft pick. In July 2021, Austin Reaves entered the NBA by signing a two-year, two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
In the 2021-2022 season, Reaves' annual salary is only $930,000, and only $100,000 is guaranteed, in the spotlight of Los Angeles, Reaves withstood the pressure, and this season with increased playing time, Reaves averaged double-doubles per game, 12.3 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, shooting as a guard with a shooting rate of 52%;
Austin Reeves has an annual salary of $1.56 million for the 2022-2023 season, and in July 2023, according to ESPN salary expert Bobby Marks, Reeves' contract is $53.8 million for four years, with the details being $12 million in the first year, $13 million in the second year, $13.9 million in the third year, and $14.9 million in the fourth year.
Do you think the Lakers should trade Reaves for the Hawks' Dejounte Murray? If you were the Lakers, would you trade Reaves for Murray?