A new round of quotations! US media: Lakers and Mavericks trade 4 for 1, forming four giants to compete for the championship

At present, the Lakers have made it clear that they will rebuild with 26-year-old Doncic as the core, aiming at the free market in 2026 (Jokic, Antetokounmpo and other super giants), and deliberately retaining the salary space in 2027. bingq After the new Lakers boss took over, the management's major decisions (such as Doncic's team building direction and Ayton's signing) did not actively consult James. It can be seen that James is marginalized. The 40-year-old James still aims to "the last championship" and requires the Lakers to strengthen the championship lineup immediately. However, the cooperative relationship between James and the Los Angeles Lakers has entered a substantial countdown stage. After executing the player option, he has the veto power to trade, but if he insists on leaving the team, he may give up the veto power to promote the transaction.

From the "Jackson-Era" to the "Doncic's single-core era", the Lakers chose to use the next seven years to bet on Doncic's peak period rather than James's remaining heat. If the Lakers' lineup does not meet the requirements for the championship, James will definitely leave the team. After all, it is impossible to waste your last youth in a team without hope. If James leaves the team, there will naturally be no shortage of next home in the league. Many teams are interested. The US media "Open-Air Stand" even suggested that the Mavericks can introduce James and gave the latest trading plan. Let's take a look at the specific situation:

Los Angeles Lakers get: Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, Najib Marshall, Caleb Martin; Dallas Mavericks got: LeBron James failed to enter the playoffs last season, mainly because Doncic left the team, and he will definitely make a comeback next season. Introducing James in this deal can be said to be a huge improvement on both the team's offense and defense. James, Irving and Davis, had won the Cavaliers' championship, and the three of them had no need to get in touch; Irving has continued to recruit James since 2023, with a close personal relationship. If healthy, the James + Eyebrow + European combination can instantly improve the Mavericks' offensive efficiency to the top three in the league. After James' contract expires in 2026, the Mavericks can retain salary flexibility and rebuild around the new No. 1 pick Flag. If it can be achieved, the team will form a giants lineup to compete for the championship, and it can also bring huge commercial value, which can be said to be a win-win situation.

For the Lakers, James' departure is also very beneficial to the team. He can speed up reconstruction and get good bargaining chips. So what about getting the players? First of all, Daniel Gafford has excellent physical fitness and is a mobile inside player, good at all-in-one finishing and assisting in the penalty area. He has outstanding blocking ability, and has good shooting finishing ability and impact on the basket. He averaged 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.4 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. P.J. Washington showed comprehensive scoring ability on the offensive end. In addition, he also performed excellently and defensively in passing and organizing offense. He averaged 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 1 block. As for Najib Marshall, a versatile player who can perform well on both offense and defense. In the playoffs, he scored 7 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Kaleb Martin is a veteran with rich experience in the playoffs and can improve the team's substitute depth. Overall, this deal is also very good for the team.

Overall, this deal is very good for both teams. So whether it can be finally reached is welcome to discuss in the comment section!