US media creates a championship lineup for Lakers: Four-party trades 9 for 3, middle-class signs Adams, and the basic salary leads Paul

On June 5, Lakers media Laker Tom pointed out the path to strengthening Lakers GM Pelinka this summer. He believes that if this Rockets wants to win the championship in the 2025-26 season, the team's lineup must usher in huge changes. Austin Reeves, Hachimura, Knector, and the first round of 2031 should all trade and not be stingy. The transaction is just the first step, and the second step is signing the free market.

Let's take a look at his long article: The Lakers can build an extremely outstanding championship lineup, with starting players including Doncic, White, Avdia, James, and Okongu, and substitutes include Paul, Finney Smith, Oubre, Brownie, and Adams. This 10-man rotation can become the most profound and diverse lineup in the league.

The first step in operation is a big deal in all four parties - the Lakers, Celtics, Hawks, Trail Blazers

The Lakers get: White, Okongu, Avdia;

The Celtics get: Vincent, Kneckett, Lakers 2031 first round pick;

The Hawks get: Hachimura, Vanderbilt, Lakers 2028 first round swap rights;

The Trail Blazers get: Reeves, Milton, Lakers 2030 first round swap rights. There is another second step in the operation of

, which is to introduce Chris Paul, Steven Adams and Kelly Oubre Jr. in the free market. The introduction of Adams is to use the full middle class special case of 14.1 million, and you can sign a 1+1 contract with Adams or give a two-year contract directly.

Then he signed Oubre with a biennial exception of 5.1 million a year. Oubre is also a free agent. He averaged 15.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.52 steals per game this season, with a shooting percentage of 47%. Although his three-point shooting ability is insufficient, his impact on the bench is what the Lakers need.

The last time he signed 40-year-old point guard Chris Paul with his first-year salary. Although he is over 40 years old, his control ability is still the top in the league.

In the end, the Lakers completed this new 10-man rotation, with young people, veterans, defensive players and outside pitchers. This lineup of the Lakers can indeed reach the championship.

Text/Yan Xiaobai: Lakers Observation