Forget the power, the Lakers have to strengthen the inside line and get the Mavericks, and the two towers can be assured.

The Lakers were eliminated because there was no inside line. The Lakers wanted to eat this back but didn't dare to eat it anymore. On the one hand, the Lakers had already broken the market in Ma Wei's heart. On the other hand, once the Hornets knew that the Lakers were going to eat it back, they would inevitably raise the asking price, and they were afraid that it would be difficult to exchange it with Reeves. In short, wise people will not step into the same river twice, and even if they maintain the status quo, they cannot exchange their power.

Since Ma Wei is sure to be able to exchange it, which team may trade with the Lakers? The answer is the Dallas Mavericks, yes, the Mavericks who were fooled by the Lakers. Since the goal is determined, there are only two questions left to answer: 1. Does the Mavericks have the center that the Lakers need? 2. Will the Mavericks make another deal with the Lakers?

Let's answer the first question first. The Mavericks not only have many centers that the Lakers want, but also many. I'm not talking about Davis but Gafford and Lefley. Gafford averaged 21.5 minutes per game last season, scoring 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks, and Levley 23.1 minutes, 8.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. Both of them are efficient centers but cannot coexist. When one is not there, the other often performs very well. So the Mavericks will eventually face the choice of choosing one of two.

Since it is a choice, there must be importance. Lefli is obviously the best candidate, not only is the salary lower and the upper limit higher, but it is also younger. Of course, these are not the key. The key is that the Mavericks will enter the salary explosion season in the summer of 2026, and both Washington and Irving will renew their contracts. Choosing Lefly can ensure that these two people stay in the team smoothly. Therefore, Gafford, whose contract is more paid and is about to expire, is likely to be sold.

Goverd is completely suitable for the Lakers, and he played with Doncic. And Gafford is also better than Ma Wei, and the Lakers trade to Gafford is basically seamless. Of course, the most important thing is that Gafford's salary is only 13 million, and next season is another contract year, so he will definitely play hard for the next contract. At this time, the Lakers can check the goods in one season and get the strongest version of Gafford.

Since Gafford is so suitable, will the Mavericks make this deal with the Lakers? Putting aside the undercover bonus of Harrison, the Mavericks will most likely submit to Gafford again if the Lakers make the move to Reeves. First of all, because Irving will be reimbursed next season, and the Mavericks do not have the right number one position available. Although Reeves is not good at playing in the playoffs, he is also at 20.2 points and 5.8 assists in the regular season. As the Lakers' third ball holding point, Reeves' ball holding can make the Mavericks' offense smoother. In terms of salary, Reeves' salary of 13.94 million next season is basically the same as Governor, which means that the Mavericks only need to pay one Governor if they want to get him, and they don't have to take advantage of other chips.

For the Lakers, although Reeves is a non-selling product that Jenny Buss mentioned, it is not difficult to look back at the past history of Lakers' trading. The Lakers have many "non-selling products", but in the end, most of them should change their goals. Through the playoffs with the Timberwolves, the problem of Reeves' low ceiling has been exposed. The Lakers will definitely build a team around Doncic in the future. If Xiaoli can be exchanged for the center that Dongzi wants, the Lakers management will definitely do this deal.

Getting Goverd can make up for the Lakers' last shortcoming. Whether James leaves or stays, it will not affect the stability of the Lakers' lineup. Although this deal is small, it can allow the Lakers to compete for the championship, so this deal should be made in the long run. The Mavericks and the Lakers are all in peace with each other. Now it depends on Pelinka's trading level.