Zion partnered with Doncic? Are the Lakers, Rockets and Pelicans planning a three-party deal?

The Rockets' deal on Durant was finally reached, which was a super-large deal involving seven teams. The Lakers also participated. General Manager Pelinka took the opportunity to get a share of the pie and got the Nets' No. 36 rookie Adu Tiero for free. However, Lakers fans are not convinced by General Manager Pelinka's operations, because of his mediocre performance in the trading market, he has once again become the target of criticism. The fans even joked that the Lakers management also created an Adu, but this Adu is a fake. Recently, the US media FW suggested that the Lakers management will put their hope of strengthening the inside line on Zion, the All-Star inside line. This season is likely to be the last year James stayed in Los Angeles. The Lakers' championship cycle is about to end. At this time, betting on Zion is an effective attempt.

Although the Lakers management has introduced Ayton, who is also the No. 1 pick, his professional attitude has always been problematic, and it is easy to be distracted on the defensive end. There is a great unknown whether it can support the Lakers' inside line. The media provided a three-party trading offer to the Lakers and Pelicans. The Rockets participated as a third party. If the negotiations go smoothly, Alvarado, nicknamed the sixth brother, is expected to land in Houston. The specific trading plan is:

1. The Lakers gave Austin Reeves + Hachimura Hira + Gab Vincent + the Lakers' first round pick in 2031 to get Zion Williamson + Nate Williams;

2. The Rockets gave Nate Williams + two second round picks (2026 Bulls, 2029 Kings) got Jose Alvarado;

3. The Pelicans gave Zion Williamson + Jose Alvarado to get Austin Reeves + Hachimura Hira + Gab Vincent + 1 future first round pick + 2 future second round picks. Anyone who has watched NBA games should know what kind of combat effectiveness can a healthy Zion burst out. Even the strongest inside line in the league, facing Zion, who was hitting the basket at high speed, could only sigh. This season, averaging 28.5 minutes per game, scoring 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists, with a stunning performance, with a shooting percentage of 56.7%. But the key to the question is whether he can continue to stay healthy. Due to injuries, he has only 30 attendances this season. Not only Zion, the Pelicans team has suffered from injuries this season, and the attendance rate of many players is less than 50%. The medical team in New Orleans was criticized for this. Los Angeles can provide Zion with higher commercial value and better medical conditions, allowing his career to see the light again. Zion can help James and Doncic share the defensive pressure, and his threatening nature on the court is comparable to those of Reeves.

Reeves averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game this season, but this is not a reflection of his real strength, but the result of pretending to be powerful behind James and Doncic. But he did not see his position clearly. Instead, he was like the Lakers' management asking for a maximum salary. This behavior angered General Manager Pelinka, whose days in Los Angeles had entered the countdown. The Pelicans who sent Ingram and McCollum away in succession can provide Reeves with more training opportunities. The so-called mule is a horse that pulls it out, and he needs to prove that he has the ability to stand on his own. After the Rockets won Durant, Finney Smith and Capela, their strength in the front line and inside line has increased significantly, but after Jaylen Green left, their strength in the backcourt position still needs to be improved. Alvarado is good at steals, has outstanding shooting skills in mid- and long distances, and is good at fighting tough battles. These traits can help the Rockets.

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