US media shows three-party transactions to help the Lakers get center Gafford, Kneckett becomes the main chip

Everyone knows that the Lakers' primary recruitment task this summer is to strengthen the center, but due to limited salary, some big-name players don't need to think about it. Many fans hope that the Lakers can chase big-name stars such as Durant, but the possibility is very low. Unless James chooses to cut his salary significantly, the Lakers have no salary space to sign these players. Moreover, the Lakers have to prepare to renew Doncic and Reeves. Doncic is definitely the maximum salary, and Reeves will not want low, which is the top priority.

US media "Sports Illustrated " believes that the Lakers should focus on the Mavericks' Gafford and the Jazz's Kessler, because the feasibility will be higher. And a three-party trading plan was given to get Gafford, involving the Mavericks, Hawks and Lakers. The specific plan is as follows:

The Mavericks got Van Debiao, Vincent, Nian, and the second rounds in 2027 and 2029 (all from the Hawks), and the first round in 2030 (from the Lakers).

The Lakers got Goverd.

The Eagles get Marshall.

Doncic needs a center who eats cakes, otherwise the power will be greatly reduced. Goverd is undoubtedly a very good choice. The two have been teammates in the Mavericks and there is almost no need to get along. I personally think that the Lakers do not need that kind of very comprehensive center, but more of a blue-collar center that can eat cakes, protect the frame, and not take up the ball. Only in this way can Doncic and James play the role of assists and pick-and-roll. It is obvious that Hayes really does not have this ability.

There are not many centers in the free market this year, and the best one should be Lopez, but it is really old. Capela has also declined severely in the past two years. Then there is Richards of the Suns, Horford of the Celtics is expected to retire next season, so the Lakers should not be able to find the center they need in the free market, and they can only get it through trading. The Jazz's Kessler is a good choice. Not only is she young and capable, but she will have a high price, so the Lakers probably can't afford it. Clarkston of the Nets is also a choice, just relying on what chips to pay.

The Lakers' main bargaining chips this year should be Kneckett, Vincent, and Van Debiao. It is estimated that they will still be reluctant to leave the first round. The Lakers are still waiting for James to retire, otherwise they would not dare to make drastic signings. It depends on how General Manager Pelinka uses these three to get the center he wants. Last summer, the Lakers lost no results in the free market. I wonder if this offseason will bring surprises to Lakers fans.

Lakers team reporter Buha also said on the podcast: "I think Gafford is very suitable for the Lakers, and it is also possible to introduce Gafford. It is not a non-sale product for the Mavericks, and their center has Lefly, and the two have some conflicts in their roles, so there is room for operation in this transaction. "

Compared to Gafford, the Mavericks are definitely willing to train Lefly, so it is true that the Lakers can operate, it depends on what kind of chips they pay. Kneckett should be traded. He was already DNP by Reddick at the end of the season, and the cancellation of the Mawei deal in the middle also had a great impact on Kneckett. The two sides had a gap, and it was only a matter of time before they parted ways. It's a pity that Knector once gave the Lakers a great surprise and felt that he could play. I wonder if the Lakers will regret it when they shine in the future?