A blockbuster trade for the Lakers' four teams is on the horizon that could change the league
The core of the Los Angeles Lakers is still LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who have a 20-21 record in their first 41 games of the regular season. The Los Angeles Lakers ended the in-season tournament with more losses and fewer wins, which prevented them from finishing in the top eight in the West. This is also to make the Lakers realize that only by trading reinforcements can LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead the team to continue to the playoffs and compete for the championship. To this end, the American media "Fadeaway World" proposed a four-team blockbuster trade to the Lakers, which could help the Lakers enter the playoffs this season and compete for the championship.
Atlanta Hawks trade gets: Reaves, Filnor, 2025 first-round pick (Mavericks)
Los Angeles Lakers trade gets: Dejounte Murray, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jaden Hardy, 2025 second-round pick (Raptors)
Toronto Raptors trade gets: D'Angelo Russell, Hachimura, Rejon Holmes, Maxson Sprouse, 2027 first-round pick (Mavericks)
The Dallas Mavericks won: Siakam
The Hawks built a backcourt duo led by Trae Young and Reaves
The Hawks sent Dejounte Murray to Reaves, Filno and a future first-round pick, but it was clearly not enough to impress the Eagles. After all, Reeves is only the sixth man who averaged 15+5+4 per game this season, while Dejounte Murray is an All-Star. It takes at least one future first-round pick to impress the Eagles.
In fact, there is no need to participate in this deal in order to send Dejounte Murray away. Because this reward is not what they want at all. Reaves partnered Trae Young, and the Hawks' backcourt defense is estimated to be overwhelmed by the remaining 29 teams.
Lakers LeBron James and Anthony Davis have found a three-man leader
Dejounte Murray is averaging 20.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. Dejounte Murray is indeed a great swingman at the front, and he is a perfect fit for the current Lakers. However, sending out D'Angelo Russell, Hachimura, Reeves and others, just to get Dejounte Murray, Tim Hardaway Jr., and others seems a bit unworthy.
Tim Hardaway Jr. has 18.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and is shooting 37.0 percent from three-point range this season. However, he is prone to injury, which is not conducive to the Lakers competing in the playoffs. Hardy is currently averaging 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He has some potential and is worthy of the Lakers.
The Toronto Raptors traded away Siakam and went into a rebuild
It's not a day or two since the Raptors want to trade away Siakam, and if this deal can be reached, the Raptors will definitely make a profit. D'Angelo Russell is averaging 15.4 points, 6.1 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game so far this season. Hachimura is averaging 11.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game so far this season. Last time, the Raptors also traded Anunoby for RJ Barrett and Quickley, and this series of trades can make the Raptors' roster very competitive, and they may even rise in the 2024-25 season to become a strong team in the East.
The Dallas Mavericks took Siakam to build a Big Three
The biggest winner in this deal is the Dallas Mavericks. With Siakam, they could create a Big Three that could change the landscape of the Western Conference. The Mavericks, with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, are already a very good playoff-level powerhouse in the Western Conference, and with the Raptors' former championship forward, this strength has suddenly improved.
Siakam is averaging 22.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game so far this season. Luka Doncic is currently averaging 33.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game. Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game so far this season. With three players averaging 20+5+5 per game for a season, it's hard to imagine what they can't achieve this season.