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Reeves exchanged for the entire league? Is the Lakers top 5 potential trading plans? Is the Lions big talk?

4:16am, 19 June 2025【Basketball】

In the NBA trading market this summer, high-quality centers have become the biggest hot spot. Many teams have limited combat power because they do not have a suitable inside line. For example, the Warriors' lineup this season is as small as ever. In most cases, less than two meters of dreams are allowed to play at the No. 5 position. In the series against the Timberwolves, the Warriors' rebounding is not a disadvantage, but the inside defense is too poor and they are constantly punished by several tall forwards on the opponent. There is also the Suns. Their lineup can be said to be one of the most deformed ones in the league, with strong offense and weak defense. Before the season was exchanged for Richards, you can imagine that the Suns' inside line was actually supported by Nurkic + Plumley. These two are not tough enough, they have many ideas on the offensive end, they play very casually, and they all have all kinds of outrageous mistakes.

Similarly, the Lakers are one of the most active teams in pursuing center this summer. After getting Doncic, the Lakers had the highest duo in the league - Zhan Dong's combination, but it was difficult for them to make up for the losses caused by sending away the Thick Brow. Hayes, who was appointed as the starting center in the face of danger, used to be on the bench, his personal ability was very limited, and his role on the court was also very monotonous. Although Ryan, Krock, and Jamison, who were found in the market in the middle of the season, did find the center, they essentially picked up rags and played a role in slits. The three players averaged less than 3 points per game in the season. Therefore, the Lakers must strengthen the inside this offseason. The famous NBA media BR has given 5 trading plans to send Reeves away to provide the Lakers with the possibility of getting a center.

Lakers Mavericks 2 for 2 transactions

Plan details: The Lakers sent Reeves and Milton, and got Lively and Washington

In the words of fans, the Lakers are trying to catch the Mavericks. Doncic was dug up with his front feet, and Lively was asked for his back feet. For the Mavericks, at least for the first half of next season, they need a ball handler to stabilize the situation while Kyrie Irving recovers from an ACL tear in the knee, and a supporting scoring point to partner with Irving and Thick Brows when they are healthy. Of the players that may be involved in the trading market, few players who Bireves meet both needs at the same time. In addition, this deal has another advantage. Reeves and Davis have been teammates, while Lively and Washington can also be partnered with Doncic, and both sides can quickly integrate.

Lakers Pistons 1 for 3 trades

Plan details: The Lakers sent Reeves and received Durham, Fontekio, and the No. 37 draft pick in the second round this year

The proposal for the Pistons is that the Pistons have made significant progress in recent years, and they should accelerate the team building and seek a clear second-in-command for the No. 1 pick Cunningham. In this year's playoffs, no player except Cunningham, averaged more than 16 points per game, while Reeves' three career playoff trips averaged more than 16 points. In addition, the Pistons have obvious shortcomings in their outside shooting. Their three-point shooting percentage in the playoffs is only 32.4%, ranking third from the bottom, and Reeves may be able to make up for it. For the Lakers, they had visited Durham before the trade deadline, and Durham had the opportunity to become the pick-and-roll partner he had always dreamed of.

Lakers Pelicans Nets' three-party transactions

Details of the plan: The Lakers get Clarkston, Cameron Johnson; the Pelicans get Reeves, Hachimura Hiraki and Vincent; the Nets get McCollum, Kneckett, and three first-round draft picks (two from the Pelicans and one from the Lakers)

This transaction requires each need. The Nets' reconstruction plan is not clear yet, and they need to collect a large number of draft picks. The Pelicans' major change in line this summer is also a foregone conclusion. After getting Reeves and others, their lineup depth will be significantly improved, and Reeves can share Zion's offensive responsibilities, and can also provide more flexibility for the Pelicans' lineup. The Lakers will get an empty-cut inside Clarkston, plus an elite shooter Johnson, who also has certain 3D attributes. The two are expected to help James enter the final win window.

Lakers Jazz 4-for-3 transactions

Plan details: The Lakers sent Reeves, Vanderbilt, Kneckett, and the first round swap in 30 years, got Kessler and Sexton. The No. 43 draft pick in the second round this year has achieved the worst record in team history of 17 wins and 65 losses this year. Their lineup is actually not so unbearable. The core Markanen also made an All-Star starter the year before yesterday, but his output and efficiency have declined significantly in the past two seasons. Perhaps the reason is that he lacks enough helpers around him, and Reeves may be able to alleviate this problem. Kneckett is also expected to make a leap in his sophomore rookie season. For the Lakers, Kessler is the most suitable center in the entire market. He has both elite blocking and rebounding ability, and has high ending efficiency at the basket. If the Lakers can get him, they will spare no expense.

Lakers Raptors 2-for-1 transaction

Plan details: The Lakers sent Reeves and Klebel to get Pelter

Although the Raptors are relatively unpopular, their books are not bad. The standard team is a soldier. During the regular season, as many as 8 players averaged more than 10 points per game. However, what the Raptors lack is that they have enough space players and scoring skills from outside the stars. Reeves can serve as a good reinforcement and will not hinder the performance of the team's core, Barnes and Ingram. Peartel has good abilities on both offense and defense. He has a 62.7% shooting percentage, ranking fifth in the league. In the past five seasons, he has been one of the only six players to grab at least 2,500 rebounds and send 400 blocks. The Lakers should consider him within the reinforcement range.

So, which one do you most like for these five trading plans given by BR?