On February 7, Beijing time, the NBA regular season is in full swing, and while fans are keen on the game, the transfer dynamics of NBA teams have also attracted much attention. As the transfer deadline draws closer, teams are stepping up their efforts to bolster their rosters and improve their rosters through trades, and the Lakers are among them.
The Lakers are currently in the play-in zone and have obvious shortcomings in the roster, which will have to be adjusted in order to compete for a championship. Despite Russell's excellent performance, Murray's consistency is more reliable in comparison, which makes him an ideal choice for the Lakers. It is reported that the Lakers reached a three-way trade agreement with the Hawks and Pelicans to acquire Murray in exchange for giving up Russell and two first-round picks.
The main elements of the three-way deal are as follows: Lakers get: Murray Hawks get: Herbert Jones, Alvarado and two first-round picks for the Lakers Pelicans get: Russell.
The Lakers are facing an injury to Vanderbilt, which makes it possible for them to drop a bit on the defensive end, especially with increased defensive pressure on the guard line. Bringing in a top-tier guard is an urgent task, and Murray's all-round ability is exactly what the Lakers need.
This season, Murray is averaging 214 points, 51 rebound, 52 assists and 13 steals and a shooting percentage of 466%, 37% three-point shooting, and a player of extraordinary quality.
Murray has excellent scoring ability on the offensive end, and he can easily share the scoring tasks of James and Davis, becoming a consistent scoring point for the Lakers. He also has excellent playmaking and outside shooting ability, which can bring more offensive options to the team.
On the defensive end, Murray's outside defense ability is even more outstanding, and his addition will bring a significant improvement to the overall defensive level of the Lakers.
It's no exaggeration to say that the Lakers have greatly improved the team's competitiveness by bringing in Murray, which will help them go one step further in their quest for a championship. In this intense NBA season, what do you think about the Lakers' ability to win another championship with a new roster? Looking forward to your message!