Long before the offseason, the Lakers' new coach Redick said in an interview with the media that management is interested in adding an interior helper to center Davis in the new season. Unfortunately, this team is missing out on the cost-effective interior Walan, and there are not many players available for them on the free market. Although the lineup has interior players like Haye and Wood, the two are unbalanced on both offensive and defensive ends and cannot share the pressure on Davis's shoulders well.
As a result, Isha · Batacharria, a reporter from the United States media Fadeaway World, recruited the Lakers 3 for 1, using 2 players + 1 second round as a bargaining chip to offer Hawks center Capela, and the specific transaction content is:
Los Angeles Lakers get: Clint Capela;
Atlanta Hawks get: Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, 2027 second-round pick (LAL);
Since sending away second-place leader Murray, the Hawks have wanted to enter a rebuilding period, but Trae Young has been in the free market and has not pursued him with many team inquiries, and the team has been peddling center Capela. In this potential deal, the Hawks can get a great 3-and-D Vanderbilt and outside stalwart Vincent, which can fully enrich the roster, and also get a second-round pick, which can be used as a bargaining chip for this team's rebuild, and Capela's value can be cashed in nicely.
As for the Lakers? In this deal, being able to get a balanced interior eater like Capela can completely allow Davis to return to his favorite No. 4 position, Capela shares the defensive pressure behind him, and the Lakers' interior offensive and defensive strength will be improved. Last season, Capela averaged 11.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game, and while he was able to score a double-double, he was also able to average 1.5 blocks per game, which is enough to be the responsibility of the Lakers' starting center.
Of course, one Capela is not enough to get the Lakers back in contention, and management Pelinka will have to send one of Reaves Jr. and Russell away in favor of a more balanced No. 2 position as an outside leader, and the Nets' wing Finney Smith is a good candidate.