The Lakers, Bulls and Mavericks are in talks for a three-way deal, the latest news from well-known journalist HC. The Lakers are ready to trade Russell, Hachimura, Trump, Hayes, a first-round pick, a first-round swap and two second-round picks in exchange for Irving and Caruso. Meanwhile, the Mavericks plan to send Irving to other teams in exchange for DeRozan, Rivers, a first-round swap and a second-round pick. As for the Bulls, they intend to trade DeRozan and Caruso for Russell, Hachimura, Hayes, a first-round pick and a second-round pick. If the trade goes through, the Lakers' starting lineup will consist of Irving, Caruso, James, Vanderbilt and Bushy Eyebrows. Such a lineup is not only strong on both offensive and defensive ends, but the cooperation between Irving and James will also greatly enhance the team's hard power. Irving's scoring prowess is undeniable, and his pairing with James will make the Lakers a serious contender for the Finals immediately. For nearly a month, rumors have been rampant about LaVine and DeRozan trading with the Lakers. If the final trade falls through, the Lakers' best option will be to keep the current roster.
Although the Lakers' original roster was not bad, injuries have been the main reason for the team's decline. It's worth mentioning that the Lakers weren't ranked high before last season's trade deadline, but in the end, Perrin made a series of moves to bring the team to the Western Conference Finals. For the Mavericks, Doncic, as the core ball handler, may not be able to share enough time with Irving on the ball. Irving needs to find his rhythm in a team that doesn't have a strong No. 1 player. The Lakers just need a strong No. 1 player, and both Irving and James have championship experience, so it's likely that they won't need much time to get along. As for the Bulls, DeRozan has been torn between superstars and superstars, but he has top-tier offensive prowess. The original article mentions DeRozan's team record issues, which may mean that he needs to leave to look for new opportunities. Caruso is a great 3-and-D player, but his contract issues led to his departure from the Lakers, much to the disappointment of fans. However, if a trade is made, the Lakers' interior could be affected.
Although Hayes has performed well with Bushy Eyebrows, the Lakers' interior could be easier to beat by a strong opponent if he is traded. Ham has a high-profile blockbuster trade in mid-November, and DeRozan may be facing a new challenge as his team is underperforming, either as fate would have it or for personal reasons. Meanwhile, Caruso left the Lakers due to contract issues, much to the chagrin of many fans. His excellent physicality and defensive prowess undoubtedly make him one of the best 3-and-D players in the league and fit well with the Lakers' existing system. However, if the Lakers choose to make a trade, the interior issue will become a conundrum to ponder. Hayes has been excellent working with Bushy Eyebrows, but will the Lakers' interior be more vulnerable to opponents once he's gone?Relatively speaking, teams such as the 76ers, Thunder, Bucks and Nuggets, if Ham sent Hachimura to defend Jokic last season, then the Lakers' forward group has a chance to restrain these interior powerhouses. However, there are times when Hamm's tactics are really puzzling.
If this blockbuster deal goes through, it will be a big win for the Lakers, Bulls and Mavericks. So, will mid-November see this deal happen?Let's wait and see and look forward to Owen's arrival.