Lakers is still hard to win. The three games are very bad, both offense and defense. Many media people even suggested that the Lakers should completely overturn and rebuild, and even James can be sent away when necessary. However, what the Lakers urgently need to solve is the whereabouts of Westbrook . Westbrook's shooting percentage is only 28.9%, and the three-point shooting percentage is as low as 8.3%. Many data are career lows. They can't find the shooting feel for a long time and cannot cooperate well with their teammates. It's better to get together and let Westbrook leave.
According to media reports, after several games, the Lakers have completely lost confidence in Westbrook and are now in a hurry to send Westbrook away to change the status quo. The management has planned multiple trading plans, Spurs and Hornets are both the objects of the transaction. Richardson, who is interested in the Spurs. Richardson is the main defender of the Spurs and can average 11.8 points, 2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. The two sides have discussed, but there is no progress at present, mainly because the Lakers are reluctant to send out the first round pick. It is very important for the Spurs to be in the reconstruction period. If the Lakers are unwilling to send out two draft picks, the Spurs will never send out Charlie Desen away.
Lakers are also very interested in Hornets' Rozier , and sources revealed that the Lakers have already started their pursuit. Rozier averaged 23.5 points, 7 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game in three games. The data looks very comprehensive, but the efficiency is relatively low. His shooting percentage is only 39%, which is lower than the average level. The team is in a bad period and no one is available. Rozier has obtained a lot of ball rights, rising from 16 shots per game to 21 times. This season is Rozier's best opportunity to brush data, but he suffered injuries after three games.
Sources revealed that the Lakers gave Westbrook + 2027 first round pick + Christie, and the Hornets gave Rozier + Hayward . The salary of the two can match Westbrook's big contract. Even if Hayward's 30 million contract is a bit premium, it is better than the Lakers' current situation. Rozier can provide the Lakers' offensive firepower, but both of them have poor defense and their three-point ability is also very average.
For the Hornets, Westbrook is just a big deal, mainly to get the Lakers' first round picks or other high-quality chips, which makes the Lakers more embarrassed. It is estimated that at most a first round pick and Westbrook will be provided. The Hornets don't care about the team's record this season, and Westbrook's contract is only one year left. It can free up huge salary space next year and rebuild the team around Ball .
The Lakers lack backcourt sorting players, or front-line defensive players. Grant and Brogden are such players, but the Lakers missed it. I don’t know why the Lakers are so obsessed with the defenders.
