The Lakers defeated the Pelicans in the midseason finals to win the championshipJamesWon the MVP of the Grand Finals with an excellent performance. This championship not only brings honor to the Lakers, but also means that each player can share in the prize money of $500,000. Currently, the Lakers sit fifth in the West with a 14-9 record. Although compared to Western Conference championship teams with luxurious rosters (such as the defending champion Nuggets,SunswithClippersThe Lakers still have some gaps on paper, but if they can maintain their excellent form in the midseason Finals, the Lakers are expected to challenge for the championship.
To truly touch the championship ring, the Lakers must strengthen the roster through trades once the trade market opens. As a championship-seeking team, the Lakers need to look for more support players on top of their existing roster in order to better compete with other strong teams. The current roster makes the Lakers a little lacking on paper, so finding opportunities in the trade market is one of the keys to their championship contention.
After the trade market opened, WF gave a proposal for the Lakers. The Lakers are advised to make a 5-for-1 trade with Eastern Conference side Bulls, in which the Lakers send Russell, Prince, Hood Schifino, Reddish and a 2029 first-round pick in exchange for Bulls veteran DeRozan. It is worth mentioning that DeRozan and the Lakers are the star of the houseJamesIt can be considered a rival. InJamesIt's still thereCavaliersDuring his tenure, DeRozan as:RaptorsA member of the team, together with LowryRaptorsDouble-gun in the backfield, given in the EastCavaliersA great threat has been created. However, at the top of their gameJamesMany times willRaptorsStay out of the finals, whileRaptorsIn the end, he got the small card through the trade and won the championship trophy as he wished.
According toUnited States**DeRozan is a seasoned veteran who is still averaging 21 per game with the Bulls this season5 points, 49 rebounds and 33 assists. He has a beautiful mid-range shot on the offensive end and is known as the king of mid-range shots by fans. Interestingly, before joining the Bulls, DeRozan had hoped to play withJamesWon a championship trophy for his hometown team with Thick Eyebrows, but Lakers management chose Willis at the time. If this trade goes through, DeRozan will finally get what he wants and return to his hometown team, Los Angeles, forJamesand the champion of the thick eyebrows to help.
The 5-for-1 deal was a win-win deal for both the Lakers and the Bulls. The Bulls' record has declined so badly that management may consider trading key players such as LaVine and DeRozan for a complete rebuild. And the Lakers didn't lose anything in this trade, which was a great performance last seasonRole playersSuch as Reeves and Hachimura, and the team's main lineup was retained to the maximum. The Bulls were also able to accumulate some rebuilding chips through the deal. Therefore, this transaction is in line with the needs of both parties.
With this trade, the Lakers acquired the experienced veteran DeRozan, whose mid-range shooting skills will provide more options and stability for the team on the offensive end. If DeRozan succeeds in joining the Lakers, he will be able to assist effectivelyJamesand thick eyebrows play an important role in the battle for the championship. At the same time, the Lakers were also able to retain the main lineup to the maximum extent in the trade, which is a very big advantage for the team. Now, let's expect the Lakers to continue to do well in the next games and keep working hard for the championship.
Overall, by looking for opportunities in the trade market to bolster the roster, the Lakers are expected to better compete with the rest of the Western Conference later in the season and compete for the title in the Finals. The addition of DeRozan will further enhance the Lakers' offensive capabilities, and his experience and mid-range shooting skills will have a profound impact on the team. If the Lakers can inject fresh blood into the roster through this trade, I believe their championship dream will get closer and closer. Let's look forward to the Lakers achieving better results in future games and bringing more excitement to the fansBasketballPerformance.