On January 1, Beijing time, Rondo was traded to the Knights. The famous Wooj also exposed the insider trading, and Rondo was eager to play a more important role and had a positive attitude towards trading.
According to reports, the Lakers and Cavaliers made a deal, Rondo was sent to the Cavaliers, and the Lakers got Denzel Valentine. However, the Lakers are expected to lay off Valentine, whose contract is only partially guaranteed, thus freeing up a roster gap. The lineup void is likely to be left to Stanley Johnson, who has earned recognition from the Lakers coaching staff through his 3-game performances, especially his contributions on the defensive end.
And there is a very important reason why the deal was finally reached, that is, Rondo is also positive about the deal. After Rubio's season reimbursement, Rondo is eager for a chance to play a bigger role in the Cavaliers. And he has been positive since the deal was put in front of Rondo yesterday.
In other words, not being reused in the Lakers is not what Rondo wants. So far this season, he has played only 18 games for the Lakers, averaging 16.1 minutes per game, scoring only 3.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists, shooting 32.4% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range. It can be said that he has fallen out of the lakers' normal rotation.
Rondo wants more playing opportunities and time to play a more important role in the team, which is also a normal need for a player. Will Rondo, who is about to turn 36, have another spring in his career with the Cavaliers? See.