The 1-for-1 deal was reached, and the Lakers were intercepted again! The team record revealed that 4 players became bargaining chips and had inquired about the two centers

1 for 1 deal was reached, and the Lakers were intercepted again! After Pelinka made his public voice to strengthen his strength, the team reporter revealed that four players might become bargaining chips. At the same time, the Purple and Gold Legion had asked about the prices of the two centers.

1 for 1 transaction was completed

After multiple transactions were completed in one breath on the draft night, ESPN famous reporter Shams revealed that another 1 for 1 transaction was reached, and Ball and Okoro completed the exchange.

The specific transaction content is as follows

The Cavaliers get: Ball;

The Bulls get: Okoro.

The two teams have very clear goals in this one-for-one transaction. The Bulls, who entered a new round of reconstruction, sent away Ball, who did not match the team's schedule, and replaced him with a younger and more potential Ocoro.

The Cavaliers, which had the best record in the East in the 24-25 season, prepare for the soon-to-be-lost Jerome. The latter quickly grew into an important backcourt rotation of the Cavaliers in the 24-25 season. They hope to get a big contract this summer, but the Cavaliers are unable to bear it.

In contrast, Ball is a cheaper alternative to the point guard option. He has two years left on his contract, worth $10 million a year. It is still a team option in the 26-27 season. After missing two seasons in the 24-25 season, Ball played 35 games and averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

So soon after the transaction was reached, Lakers followed up with reporter Dan Woike, and it was revealed that the Lakers had actually been interested in Ball, the old player, for a long time, but were intercepted by the Cavaliers.

Another Lakers reporter, TA Lakers reporter Jovan Buha, also gave a positive answer when answering questions from fans, saying that the Lakers have indeed always been interested in greeting Ball.

Pellinka's public speech

It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time the Lakers have been intercepted this summer. During the second round draft, the Lakers used a 2-for-1 deal to upgrade the No. 55 draw to the 45th pick, hoping to select the "cake-eating" rookie center Ryan Calke Brenner.

The results were leaked before the draft began. Then the Hornets, who had a holiday with the Lakers because of a trade deal, selected Ryan Calke Brenner in advance.

This led to the Lakers having to make another 2-for-1 deal to raise the signing to 36th pick, and then chose the young forward Adu Tiero who lacked shooting and the template was Vanderbilt.

When the team was defeated one after another and was intercepted, Pelinka spoke openly, indicating that the Lakers will actively strengthen in the free and trading market.

"We will be very active in the free and trading market! We will try every opportunity and try all possibilities under the framework of the new labor-management agreement. This is our mission. The situation of a player with a back-to-player option in the team will be revealed in the next few days. At that time, we will determine the chips in our hands and then devote ourselves to the free and trading market. We will never give up until we achieve our goal." Pelinka said on the show.

4 chip inquiry 2 center

ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin followed up and pointed out that the Lakers' primary goal is still to strengthen the inside, and the four players will become bargaining chips.

In addition to the No. 31 sign and Kneckett, the expiration contracts of Hachimura Lesen (18.3 million), Vincent (11.5 million) and Kleber (11 million) are also potential bargaining chips.

At the same time, he pointed out that the Lakers have asked the Jazz and the Hawks about the trading prices and conditions of Kessler and Okonggu, and the current asking price is beyond the range that the Lakers can afford.

In addition, the Lakers also considered Clarkston and Rowe, and Capela, Horford and Dalow in the free market are also potential targets.

However, the Lakers are not facing a good situation. According to the follow-up report by Lakers reporter Anthony F. Irwin, since the Lakers' willingness to strengthen the center is too obvious, it is generally clear that the Lakers will introduce at least two centers, so they all hope to take the opportunity to raise the price, which will increase the difficulty of the Lakers' strengthening the inside.