On January 4, Beijing time, the tripartite trading official of the Lakers, Cavaliers and Knicks was announced. The Lakers sent rondo, the right to sign Newley in the 2007 No. 54 show, the right to sign the contract in the 2016 No. 57 show Wang Zhelin, part of the cash to get the signing right of the 2014 No. 57 show Louis Rabel, saving $4 million in salary and luxury taxes; the Cavaliers sent Valentin to get Rondo; the Knicks gave away The right to sign Laberry, got the right to sign Valentin and Newley, wang Zhelin's signing rights and part of the cash, and cut the Selden in the squad.
The Cavaliers initiated the deal because Rubio was seriously injured for the season reimbursement. They desperately needed a point guard, and the Lakers used it to save on luxury taxes and free up a lineup position, while the Knicks gained Valentine and got chips including The right to sign Wang Zhelin. To make room for Valentine, the Knicks cut Selden.
CAVALIERS: Rondo will benefit greatly from changing to the No. 1 shirt
The Cavaliers officially welcomed Rondo to join and announced he would be wearing the No. 1 jersey. It was the first time of Rondo's NBA career that he wore the No. 1 jersey, after he wore no. 9, no. 7 and no. 4. The 35-year-old Rondo has played in 18 games for the Lakers this season, averaging 3.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, and has played in 936 games in his 16-year career, averaging 9.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 8 assists per game, and the Cavaliers are the 9th team Rondo has played for.
With 7,481 assists in his career, Rondo ranks 14th all-time and fourth among active players. He has won the assists king three times, the steals king once, and completed 32 triple-doubles and 236 double-doubles in his career. Rondo has won two championships, four All-Star titles, four all-time defensive teams, and the 2011-12 season.
Cavaliers journalist Lasso pointed out that Garland will benefit greatly from Rondo's appearance in the Cavaliers locker room. Rondo will play Rubio's former role, using experience to help Garland grow. Both of the Cavaliers' point guards have been reimbursed for the season, and if Rondo can become a reliable passer, the Cavaliers will be a good fit for him, and they are a team that values passing in their own right.
Lakers: Official thanks to Rondo, vacated a place expected to turn Johnson
When the Lakers officially announced the completion of the deal, the caption read: "Thank you, Rondo! With this deal, the Lakers saved a total of about $4 million in salary and luxury taxes. They originally planned to lay off Valentine, but the Knicks were willing to accept him, and the Lakers gave Newley and Wang Zhelin the right to sign, part of the cash, and got the signing rights of Raberi. French player Raberi has not come to the NBA since he was selected, and it is estimated that he will not change his plans, which is just a future trade addition.
The most important gain for the Lakers is to free up a lineup through this deal, which can be used to regularize Stanley Johnson. Johnson, whose 10-day hardship-regulated contract has expired, has played five games for the Lakers, averaging 6.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game and shooting 45.8 percent from the field. Johnson's defensive prowess is universally recognized, and the Lakers are willing to keep him for a long time.
Knicks: Get Valentine, Wang Zhelin is not expected to join
The Knicks got Valentine, the former No. 14 pick, who has barely played much of his playing time this season, playing 22 games for the Cavaliers but averaging just 9.3 minutes per game. Still, Valentine's shooting ability is good, shooting 40.9 percent from three-point range this season. Bringing him in, the Knicks can enhance the depth of the lineup on the outside.
As for wang Zhelin and Newley's signing rights, it is not expected that they will be transformed into real signings. When the New York reporter introduced the two players, he mentioned that the 27-year-old Wang Zhelin is currently playing in Shanghai, while Newley is 36 years old. So far this season, Wang Zhelin has played 16 games for Shanghai, averaging 19.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.8 blocks per game.