Since the second anniversary, the Lakers have won an NBA championship (in 2020) and entered the first round of the playoffs last year. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have not yet qualified for the playoffs, but all parties in the trading plan are growing.
Because of Davis' injury and the existence of a large number of free agents in the Lakers, the Los Angeles team is worried about the overall depth of the team. In 2020, Davis signed a five-year contract worth $654.38+900 million. The contract amount is huge, but last year he also struggled with a left groin injury. The depth of the team is questionable. Is it helpful for both sides to change people now?
Brandon ingram, who played in New Orleans in the past two years, was the brandon ingram that the Lakers thought they won in the second draft in 20 16. Ingram won the most advanced player award in 2020, with 6. 1 rebound and 4.2 assists, averaging 23.8 points per game. Then he repeated last year's scoring champion with an average of 23.8 points per game, and the number of assists increased to 4.9.
In 2020, Ingram was also selected as an All-Star for the first time. In the offseason in 2020, Ingram signed a five-year contract of $654.38+58 million. Ingram will provide another all-star player for the Lakers. He will partner with LeBron, a young player who is only 23 years old. Over time, he will save the team $32 million.
20 19 best sixth runner-up Schroeder became a free agent in the offseason. Based on the subsequent high price, people have doubts about his return to the team. Bauer spent a year in the Pelican team, averaging 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists 1.5 steals. In his two seasons in New Orleans, Bauer shot more than 37% from outside, while in his first two years in Los Angeles, he only shot more than 30%.
Bauer's greatest improvement is his defensive ability. Although his overall performance is different from that of Ben Simmons, he is a "bald" version of the Philadelphia 76ers All-Star. In this case, Bauer must sign first and then change, but he will provide similar offense and better defense. After all, Schroeder averaged 15.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists 1. 1 steals last year.
Hart spent two of his best scoring seasons in New Orleans. In the first year, Hart averaged 6.5 rebounds per game 10. 1 point. Last year, he scored 9.2 points and 8.0 rebounds. Hart is a modern tristan thompson. At Thompson's peak, he could provide nearly two pairs of data on the bench, physically and inside. Hart has the potential to start, but it is best to come off the bench.
Hart is also quite able to bear or endure looking during his four-year career. Last year, it was the first time in four seasons that he didn't play more than 60 games.
With the Grizzlies trading Jonas Valen Kunnas to Pelican, the team needs draft compensation, including 10 draft pick in this year's draft. In exchange, Grizzlies and Varanciunas sent out the draft pick of 17 together. At present, New Orleans will use this draft pick in the simulated draft plan for shooting guards.
New Orleans ranks 17, including Corey Kispert in Gonzaga, Ziaire Williams in Stanford and Trey Murphy III in Virginia. Speight will be the best choice, but he may rank 14. If he goes down, if this deal is reached, it will be a steal for the Lakers.
Obviously, New Orleans will have a superstar to partner with Zion Williamson. Although it is reported that Williamson must be getting tired of the lack of urgency to bring real talents to the city. He hasn't made the playoffs for two years. Williamson was compared with lebron james, even after graduating from high school. He had to hate Davis for winning the championship with LeBron in the rookie year, because he knew that he would probably play a similar style with Davis.
As for the Lakers, this deal can save money for the team. This may allow the team to bring back some free agents, such as Dennis Schroeder or Andre drummond. Ingram is an all-star and Bauer is one of the best role players in the league. The Lakers will be a complete team and will not collapse when one of their main contributors suffers the first major injury.
Pelicans watch the playoffs because they are not qualified to participate in the playoffs. They saw Davis hobbling through the playoffs and the regular season. There must be something wrong with his health. If the team parted ways with their best player and got an easily injured player, then Williamson had more reasons to pack up and leave town faster.
As for the Lakers, LeBron and Davis alone will cost nearly $75 million. There are rumors that the team is interested in bringing in a third superstar, but what is the flexibility of funds? Since almost three-quarters of the players will become free agents, the depth of this team looks moderate. LeBron will turn 37 this year. If another superstar of the team is injured again, he can't waste another year.
The answer isno. In a healthy state, Davis averaged 26. 1 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists 1.5 steals and 2.5 blocks per game. In 2020, he was the runner-up of the defensive player of the year, and Yannis Antetokumbo also won the MVP of that year. Last year, although he only played 36 regular-season games, Davis averaged 2 1.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3. 1 assists 1.2 steals/.6 blocks.
The value-added version of Davis is still better than brandon ingram's play. Although Bauer did well last season, you will find that the production cost is less than12-150 thousand dollars, which may be the cost of letting him in. As for Hart, it takes his depth, but sometimes that's the most important thing. The cost of doing business.
Davis, the healthy Lakers won the championship. Davis and LeBron were both number one in the West before their injuries. When they came back, all the momentum and stability were shuffled, but the team still entered the playoffs.
New Orleans has been in charge of this "star" team for two years. What did they get? Although young people and professional knowledge will grow over time, LeBron has no time to waste. He needs to win now. If it means hanging two more championship flags at Staples Center, the Lakers won't worry about his future after retirement.