Are the Rockets, Lakers and Warriors planning a tripartite deal? What are the involvement of Kumingga, Reeves and Whitmore?

The NBA league has re-emerged heavyweight trade. In order to get Bain of the Grizzlies, the Magic actually paid championship guard Pope, four unprotected future first-round picks and a first-round swap right. Bain has never been selected as an All-Star in his career, has never been to the best team, and has no league appearance, but the Grizzlies can get such a generous offer, which completely disrupts the inherent pattern of the trading market. Durant's trading quote is becoming more and more high; Mavericks fans lament that Doncic's quote is too low; Milwaukee radio host Nathan Marzion even joked: "Antetokounmpo is worth 23 first-round picks, multiple starters, $100 million in cash, 4 Bugattis and the opponent's general manager's first child." Almost the world believes that the Magic have made a loss-making deal, but General Manager Anthony Parker disagrees. He firmly believes that Bain can help the Magic win the NBA championship.

Recently, US media "Open Sports" reporter Jack Fisher suggested that the Lakers management will pursue the Warriors' forward player Kumingga in the offseason this summer. He has top athletic talent and excellent physical fitness. If negotiations go well, Reeves will be sent to Houston as a bargaining chip, and his contract will expire next summer, Lakers general manager Pelinka cannot meet Reeves' renewal conditions. The reporter provided a three-party trading offer to the Lakers, Rockets and Warriors. The specific trading plan is:

1. The Lakers gave Austin Reeves + Maxi Cleber to get Jonathan Cumingga (signed first and then exchange);

2. The Rockets gave Jabarry Smith Jr. + Cameron Whitmore to get Austin Reeves;

3. The Warriors gave Jonathan Cumingga (signed first and then exchange) to get Jabarry Smith Jr. + Cameron Whitmore + Maxi Cleber.

Reeves averaged 34.9 minutes per game this season, scoring 20.2 points, 4.5 assists and 5.8 rebounds, and shooting 37.7% from three-pointers. He is a master in ball handling, good at finding shooting opportunities through rhythm changes, has a high IQ for basketball and strong passing ability. The disadvantage is that your body is weak and your ability to fight is insufficient, and you are likely to suffer losses on the defensive end. Obviously, Reeves' tactical style is not compatible with the Warriors. Curry masters the rhythm of the team. He likes to find opportunities to end the basket and space for three-point shooting through fast advancement. Reeves' speed has no advantage and is not good at playing the role of a catcher pitcher. Reeves can play Jaylen Green's substitute in Houston and become the offensive core of the Rockets' second team.

The Warriors management and Kumingga have completely broken up due to contract issues, and head coach Steve Cole is also cautious about the use of the latter, which makes Kumingga feel no respect in Golden State. For the Lakers, Reeves has overlapping positions and functions with James and Doncic, and his demand for high salaries has worried the Lakers management. In order to avoid losing him in vain next summer, the possibility of General Manager Pelinka sending him away before the start of the new season is not ruled out. The Warriors are not short of scorers. Reeves and Hilder overlap, and Jabbarry Smith Jr. does not have similar problems. He is a representative figure of inside players in the small ball era. He can play in the fourth and fifth positions. He is conscientious on the defensive end and good at playing without the ball on the offense. In addition, the talented small forward Whitmore can bring passion and vitality to the elderly Warriors.

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