Recently, the famous journalist A-Smith said: "If Irving can play in the game, no matter how big the contract is, it is worth it. However, if he can't play in the game, the team that gets him will be completely doomed, because he occupies a huge role." cap space.” The famous repo

A few days ago, the famous reporter A-Smith said: " Irving If he can play in the game, no matter how big the contract is, it is worth it. However, if he can't play in the game, the team that gets him will be completely finished, because he occupies Huge salary space."

Meimeiji broke the news that Irving’s contract extension with the Nets management eventually ended on bad terms. As we all know, Irving did too many things to hurt the Nets in the 21-22 season. It is expected that he will not get the understanding of the Nets management. However, Irving gave up the $36.9 million in the 22-23 season. Player options, the decision to become a free agent, will take an absolute "advantage" in the offseason.

Nowadays, rumors about where Irving will go are spreading. Going to Los Angeles to form the "Big Three" with James+ Davis is even more popular. So, can the Lakers really get Irving?

Everyone knows that when the Lakers acquired Davis and Westbrook, they overdrafted almost all their assets. If they want to sign Irving directly, unless Irving reduces his salary to a "minimum salary or low salary", or they sign first Change the method again. According to the analysis of salary experts, Irving is eligible to sign a five-year maximum salary of US$250 million (2022-23: US$42.7 million, 2023-24: US$46.1 million, 2024-25: US$49.8 million, 2025-26 : $53.8 million, 2026-27: $58.1 million).

The best trade plan the Lakers can provide to the Nets is: the Lakers send Westbrook + Tucker Jr. + a first-round pick in 2027 + multiple second-round picks, and get Irving + Joha from the Nets .

If the Nets agree to this deal, the Lakers can form the "Big Three" of James + Davis + Irving, and can also improve the three-point deterrence of the lineup. Irving's three-point shooting rate is 39.3%, and Joha's three-point shooting rate is 39.3%. The point shooting percentage was 43.9%. Joha missed the 21-22 season due to injury. As we all know, he is not only a top three-point shooter, but also a good wing defender. This is excellent for the Lakers. More importantly, Joha's The contract will not expire until the 23-24 season.

Do you still remember Tucker Jr. on the trading day of the 21-22 season? At that time, he was jokingly called by the fans as the one who changed the whole league. Who would have imagined that in the second half of the season, he got more opportunities to perform, but he was timid and played the role of "sweetener". Fortunately, he The only thing is that he is only 21 years old and still has the potential to be developed. If the Nets agree to this deal, what Marks values ​​​​will definitely not be Tucker Jr., but the first-round pick.

Of course, the management of the Nets and Lakers are very clear that the "exchange" of Irving and Westbrook is just a symbolic accommodation. It is impossible to make an accurate judgment on whether Irving is willing to play. Westbrook is too efficient on the offensive end. Low, and a weakness on the defensive end. However, the Nets management is willing to keep Irving, while the Lakers management is trying every possible means to send Westbrook away.