The American media predicts 5 blockbuster trades: the Lakers group of the Big Three, Lillard changes teams again, and Towns goes to the Thunder

2024-06-23 22:39:55

The American media predicts 5 blockbuster trades: the Lakers group of the Big Three, Lillard changes teams again, and Towns goes to the Thunder

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2024-06-23 21:19Published in Guangdong

The NBA championship in the past six years has been won by six different teams, which means that the strength of the strong teams is evenly matched, and everyone has a chance to reach the top. Therefore, this offseason is not destined to be calm, and many teams that are interested in rushing again will continue to make big moves. The American media FW predicted 5 blockbuster trades: the Lakers group of the Big Three, Lillard will change teams again, and Towns will go to the Thunder

The American media predicts 5 blockbuster trades: the Lakers group of the Big Three, Lillard changes teams again, and Towns goes to the Thunder

The Lakers group of the Big Three, the plan is: the Lakers send Russell and Reaves, and get Harden and Coffey from the Clippers

Judging from the performance in this year's playoffs, the backcourt is indeed the weakness of the Lakers, they do not have a star of a high enough level, and Harden's strength in the playoffs proves that he can help the Lakers. First of all, Harden is good at holding the ball and creating offensive opportunities, which can share James's ball possession to a certain extent, as well as create more opportunities for thick eyebrows. Secondly, Harden is a lucky player, he has never missed the playoffs in his career, most of the time he is in the top half of the team, and the Lakers do not have to stay in the play-in game like they have in the past few years. And the Clippers can also rejuvenate the roster and add some dynamism.

Lillard will change teams again, and the plan is: the Hawks send Trae Young, the Kings will pick in the first round in 2025, and get Lillard from the Bucks

In terms of strength, Lillard and Trae Young are actually about the same, but Trae Young is younger than Lillard and has a lower salary, which is conducive to the Bucks to reduce the salary pressure while continuing to retain the opportunity to compete for the championship. The Hawks are interested in Lillard's ability to lead the team, and in the past, in the Trail Blazers, he could make the playoffs with a not-so-good lineup, and I believe there is no problem in the East.

Zion joins the Raptors, and the plan is: The Raptors send Quickley, Barrett, the No. 19 pick in 2024, the 2026 first-round pick, and get Zion from the Pelicans

Williamson was the No. 1 pick in 2019, but he still hasn't played a single playoff game, and there are so many injuries that the Pelicans may lose patience with him. Barrett has good potential to be the Pelicans' new core player, Quickley also has good quality, and the first-round pick also gives the team more leverage. And the Raptors have created a talented duo of Williamson and Barnes, which is expected to rise quickly in the East.

Philadelphia gets Mitchell with the plan: 76ers send Maxey, Hield, the No. 16 pick in 2024

It's a trade the Cavaliers can't refuse, Maxey is younger, an All-Star and has the potential to average 29.8 points per game in the playoffs, and Mitchell's contract is expiring, and the Cavaliers can avoid the risk of losing him for nothing. In the 76ers, Mitchell and Embiid form a strong duo, one inside and one outside, two offensive strengths, which can create a greater threat and usher in greater hopes of winning the championship.

Towns goes to the Thunder, and the plan is: The Thunder send Jalen Williams, Dort, Kenrich Williams, the No. 12 pick in 2024, the 2025 Rockets first-round pick, and the 2025 Jazz first-round pick to get Towns

The Timberwolves' interior configuration is the most luxurious in the league, but because of this, they will soon face the pressure of a luxury tax, with Towns' four-year, $200 million contract taking effect next season, and Edwards' five-year, $260 million contract starting soon, so the pressure on the salary must be reduced. The Thunder can eat Towns' contract because the salary has not yet reached the salary cap, Jalen is in his second year as a rookie, and Dort's contract is also very cost-effective, they can not only strengthen the strength of the Timberwolves, but also bring contract dividends.

The problem exposed by the Thunder in the playoffs is the lack of interior strength, Towns, as an All-Star power forward, can also play center, and Chet will complement each other, and the Thunder are expected to go further in the new season.

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