James responded positively to the rumors of leaving the team, and went to Hawaii with his son for vacation, and the Lakers kept a close eye on the inside to make up for the inside

Recently, Halliburton's outstanding performance in the playoffs reminds people of LeBron James' extraordinary feat in the playoffs in 2018. He repeatedly staged a winning and a quasi-winning victory, which greatly increased the attention and popularity of the NBA. Going back to the 2022 trade deadline, the Sacramento Kings made a major deal, sending Halliburton, Buddy Hilder and Tristan Thompson to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb, Justin Holiday and the 2027 second-round draft pick.

At that time, JJ Redick expressed strong dissatisfaction with the deal: "This is undoubtedly accusation of negligence against the Kings' management. Halliburton is undoubtedly the best in that team. He is brotherly and has a close relationship. He has the ambition to change the fate of Sacramento, but they have given up this core player."

, Halliburton is a loyal fan of LeBron James and is one of the most eye-catching James players in today's NBA Finals. James once praised him through Twitter during this year's playoffs. It is not difficult to speculate that James may be closely following every game in the Finals. At the same time, James took Brownie, Bryce and other family to Maui, Hawaii for a vacation and enjoy a rare leisure time. As can be seen from the photos, Brownie's upper body muscle lines are clearly distinguished, and she obviously has never slacked off in training. An enthusiastic fan met Brownie and took a photo with him.

Recently, Paul Pierce said when talking about Brownie on the show: "Browne is about 6 feet 2 inches tall, and most guards of the same figure can inject vitality into the team. Despite his low figure, he can still show influence on the defensive end. Players such as Beverly are examples, and they are all top players on the defensive end. Perhaps, Brownie needs to follow Eddie House, who was an excellent shooter. I'm curious about which field Brownie can stand out." Looking back at Brownie's rookie season, he averaged only 6.7 minutes of playing time, contributing 2.3 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists, shooting percentage was 31.3%, and three-point shooting percentage was 28.1%. For Brownie, it is crucial to strengthen self-confidence. He should attack more resolutely rather than just seeking passes and missing out on opportunities to easily score. If you can get more playing time and become a regular rotation lineup in the second team, it should be a big deal.

Let's talk about the Lakers' dynamics again, according to The Athletic... Adams is about to enter the offseason, when he will be transformed into a full free agent, which undoubtedly paves the way for him to join playoff strong teams such as the Lakers, where he is expected to quickly integrate and play a key role. Looking back on the last season, Adams averaged 13.7 minutes in the regular season, contributing 3.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists, and his shooting percentage was stable at 54.5%. Entering the playoff stage, his data has improved significantly, with his average playing time increasing to 22.1 minutes, scoring 5.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and added 0.6 assists and 1.1 blocks, and his shooting percentage has climbed to 60%. This change highlights Adams' advantage in playoff experience and the team's recognition of his abilities, thus giving him more opportunities to play.

It is worth noting that smooth sailing in the regular season often makes it difficult to fully test the value of a player, just as the Lakers' smooth sailing at the end of the regular season covered up the potential problems in the center position, and it was not revealed until the playoffs, and finally ended in the first round. Hayes, a slender center who is good at bounce, shows some flexibility on the defensive end, but is obviously unable to play the role of a meat shield center in the playoffs. He frequently gets into foul trouble, seriously disrupting the overall rhythm of the Lakers.

Recently, a rumor about Hayes appeared on the Internet. Some comments pointed out that he may no longer be willing to play for the Lakers. In response, Hayes himself responded quickly and firmly denied this statement: "That's fake news, brother! I have never made such a statement!" Previously, some media reported that the prospect of Hayes' return to the Lakers was not optimistic. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the marginalization of his role during the playoffs, his playing time sharply reduced, which in turn affected the value of his personal contract.

Faced with this situation, the Lakers management needs to carefully consider: Hays Redick has lost trust? If a new center is introduced, will Hays accept the role change and be willing to become a marginal player? Regardless of the result, if the Lakers can successfully introduce a top center in the offseason, Hayes' departure seems to be a foregone conclusion. In this situation, we can only wish Hayes in advance all the best and continues to shine in his future career.