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Lakers rockets brewing three-way deal, James the opportunity to win the title

Why the Lakers are reluctant to give up draft picks.

By Moe TurnerPublished about a year ago 6 min read
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When the Lakers ended the 2021-22 season early with dismal performance and results, it seemed to many that Willis' career with the Lakers had also ended early. But the head coach were fired, and the Lakers have been hoarding guards, as a matter of fact, trading away Willow is a good choice for each other, but Willow is still in the Lakers' lineup, which has to make people doubt the ability of the Lakers' management.

But the fact is that the Lakers did not send Willow away, but also for a number of reasons. The first reason is the super luxury tax.

According to Lakers reporter Michael Corvus, the Lakers have been reluctant to part with two first-round picks to send Willow away, the main reason is that the Lakers are not willing to take back long-term contracts and do not want to trigger the super luxury tax.

The Lakers are bound to extend their contracts with players like Irving or Yield next season once they trade them back for Willis. James and the Brow will take up about $88 million in space in the 2023-24 season, even with the projected rise in the salary cap, which won't allow the Lakers to have enough room for a third top salary.

In the case of James' extension, if another top salary is given, the Lakers will trigger the super luxury tax. Once the super luxury tax is triggered, the team will have to spend at least $3.50 extra in taxes for every extra dollar spent, significantly boosting overall spending.

The second reason is that Willis's trade value is not high.

Willow's salary of more than $47 million is far from being up to par when looking at his performance last season, which makes him much less valuable on the trade market. And this is not the most difficult to do, Willis has stated that regardless of being traded to any team, he will not accept the buyout agreement and will not choose to give up the option of salary.

Willow self-awareness is very clear, it is clear to take this last year of the big contract, he is very clear after what will not be more than twenty-five million big contract, is expected to sign another contract annual salary will not exceed 10 million!

Because the team abandoned the star, must not rise again and restore the athletic state, the heart of everything will disappear, such as Cousins, Rose, Wall, Drawbridge, etc., after being traded, the state is gradually declining badly, some players can play NBA are extravagant hopes.

For this reason, also let the jazz, spurs and other rebuilding teams, unless these teams directly cut, the 47 million salary, a point all pay, let him go directly, but very few teams will do so.

The third point is that the Lakers are not willing to give up their draft picks.

After James retired, the Lakers are likely to choose to rebuild, their draft picks, there is a high probability will be the first three picks, so that the selected basic have as a cornerstone training talent, and the rise of a team, only need a cornerstone players, the former Kobe, James, Curry, Duncan and other players, are to determine the ceiling of a team of cornerstone players, and their dominance is very lasting The Lakers will need a cornerstone player.

If the Lakers can in the selection of a cornerstone player, then the Lakers can also rise, they put the first-round signings, see is their hope, categorically will not be easily traded. So Willow next season, the odds are still appearing in the Lakers' lineup. But in order not to waste James's peak, to make up for it is something that must be done, then you can only use other players, to supplement the ready-to-play force.

According to the foreign media, the Lakers are in contact with the Pistons and Rockets management, is making every effort to facilitate a big three-way deal involving six people, if the negotiations go well, the deal is expected to be reached in the near future, the specific possible trade program for

The Lakers send: Kendrick Dunn, Max Christie, Wynn Gabriel.

Get Nevis Noel.

The Pistons send: Nevis Noel.

Gained: David Nuevoaba, Max Christie, Wynn Gabriel, 2024 second-round draft pick from the Bucks.

Rockets give up: David Nuevoaba, 2024 second-round pick.

Acquired Kendrick Dunn.

Once this deal is completed, the Lakers' roster will get a key reinforcement. Noelle played for the Nicks last season and was tearfully traded to the Pistons in order to free up salary space and chase the big names on the market.

Noel is highly talented and was the favorite to be the top pick in the 2013 draft, but unfortunately was not selected until the 6th overall pick due to injuries. After a great opportunity at the Maverick, he joined the Nicks with a 3-year, $33 million contract.

Although his offensive ability is not good, his contribution on the defensive end is very big, averaging 7.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.5 caps per game so far in his career. After joining the Lakers, he can play backup to the thick eyebrows, which can also reduce the risk of injury to the thick eyebrows, as long as the thick eyebrows remain healthy, then the Lakers will be a playoff team, wait until the playoffs, James is bound to open the "full En" moment, then just a little bit of luck, the Lakers will be able to get the championship, so this deal, the Lakers are more strategic value. The Lakers have more strategic value, he is categorically will not refuse.

The only troublesome point is whether Noel can make peace with James. They both used to have the same agent, both Ricky Paul, but Noel filed a lawsuit against Ricky Paul, accusing Paul of causing him to lose $58 million!

While at the Lone Ranger, Cuban offered him a 4 year $70 million contract, his agent at the time suggested he take it, Noel at the time thought he would be worth more so turned it down, but he didn't do well in free agency and switched agents to Rich Paul.

Rich Paul told him he would be worth a hundred million after next season, so Noelle accepted the Maverick's 1-year, 4.1 million qualification offer, but I didn't expect to be injured in the middle of the season, and the billion dollar contract became a complete loss.

But the conflict between them or in 2019, according to Noelle himself, the Clippers and Rockets both want to sign him, management contacted Rich Paul, but did not get the latter's reply, also led to Noelle missed the opportunity to get a big contract again, this time his conflict with Rich Paul completely erupted, angrily criticized Paul only focus on serving big customers, while ignoring those role players.

Since then he has been feuding with Ricky Paul, and James has an extraordinary relationship with Ricky Paul, so I wonder if Noelle will be able to control himself and take the big picture of the team as his priority. This is also the Lakers get Noelle, the only variables.

If Noelle can get along with James peacefully, then the Lakers championship definitely has hope, James will also get his fifth crown, in the number of championships, will exceed Curry, Kay and Green, then it will be the first person in active service, the promotion of historical status will also be of great help.

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Moe Turner

If I could lead people to participate in sports, I believe it would be the most unique and enjoyable thing in my life.

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