On October 4, Beijing time, Shams, a reporter from NBA, wrote an article, revealing a series of trading updates of Lakers about Westbrook . Shams said: The Lakers have seriously considered using Westbrook + 2 first-round picks to trade Hilde + Turner. Although Westbrook was not traded in the offseason, he may still be traded by the Lakers in the next few weeks. Westbrook has once again become a hot search!
Shams is different from ordinary reporters. His reports have a great influence, and Westbrook directly cleared his personal ins! In addition, Westbrook replaced his avatar wearing the Lakers jersey a few days ago. This is not the first time Westbrook has cleared his ins. As early as April this year, he deleted all photos due to transaction rumors. But then it was released normally...
. Including , James , Westbrook has been practicing with the team for more than ten days. It seems that the Lakers are not satisfied with the results of the training. Shams added: Westbrook adjusted his shooting posture this summer, and his 3-point shooting percentage increased compared to last season in training camp and group stages. , but Westbrook's three-no-stick shot was spread by fans!
The Lakers have been trading with Pacers for a day or two. Why did the transaction fail before? Shams: 1. At the beginning, the Lakers used Westbrook + 1 first round to bid Turner, but the Pacers refused; 2. When the Pacers failed to bid Ayton, the Lakers used Westbrook + 1 first round + 1 second round as chips to buy Turner + Hilde, but the Pacers refused again.
The Lakers believe that Hilde + Turner is not worth 2 unprotected first-round picks, but the Pacers are very determined and will not give 2 first-round picks without a talk! Pelinka still hopes to see Westbrook adapt to the Lakers, but the opinions within the team are not unified. Pelinka and Lakers' new coach Ham were originally scheduled to hold a press conference on September 21, but the team announced that it would postpone it until September 27.
At that time, fans were curious: Why did the Lakers suddenly postpone the press conference? Today Shams gave the answer: Pelinka, Jenny Bass , Lambis (Senior Lakers Advisor), and Jenny's two brothers Joey Bass and Jesse Bass held a meeting. Everyone discussed fiercely whether to trade Westbrook with two first-round picks, resulting in a postponement of the press conference.
The Lakers' management has multiple decision makers, including Pelinka, Jenny Bass and Lambis, but they also have to listen to the opinions of the two of the Bass family. Now the top three have agreed to exchange Westbrook + 2 first rounds for Turner + Hilde. The Lakers also want to help the Grizzlies as a third party. gives 1 player + 1 first round to the Grizzlies, and lets the Grizzlies give 2 first rounds to the Pacers.
Pacers' attitude is very simple: or 2 first rounds, or don't trade! Grizzlies are not fools either. Apart from James and Thick-Brow , which Lakers player is worth the Grizzlies to get an extra first-round pick? The Lakers' preseason starts today, and the Lakers' new coach Ham responded to the trading rumors: "We are one of Westbrook, we hope he can perform well."
The Lakers are not really trying to keep Westbrook, but because they are reluctant to leave two first-round picks. The preseason is the Lakers' last chance to investigate. If Westbrook is not well connected with the team, or is not suitable for the new coach Ham's system, the Lakers can only exchange Westbrook + 2 first rounds for Turner + Hilde. The regular season opening match will start on October 19, with only two weeks left!
Let's get together and part. Maybe Westbrook and the Lakers are separated to a win-win outcome. What do you think?
