Meiji suggests that the Lakers exchange 4 for 1 Jerry Jr.! Hachimura will replace the new starter in the Collins group. Will James retreat to the second line?

The Los Angeles Lakers have begun to reorganize the scouting department, data analysis department, and hire shooting trainers after the change of ownership. It can be seen that the new boss is a real "rich man". This is completely different from the Bass family, which does not have an industry to treat the Lakers as an industry. This LAL has a new future.

One day ago, Lakers reporter Anthony Laurien revealed that the Lakers had discussed with the Jazz about the deal for Hachimura for John Collins. If this deal is reached, the Lakers' fourth position will have a size upgrade. Collins is a 2.08-meter-sized PF, while Hachimura is a 2.03-meter-sized No. 4.

According to Anthony Laurien, the negotiations between the Lakers and the Jazz also involved Walker Kessler. The two teams had already explored before the trading deadline of this season, but the Jazz's asking for Kessler was too high and the deal was not completed in the end.

On June 21, NBA reporter Bailey Bassett suggested that the Grizzlies trade with the Lakers. Although the Grizzlies expressed that they were unwilling to send Morant and Jaren Jr. after the trade left Bain, Bailey Bassett believes that if the Lakers are willing to send Austin Reeves, Dalton Kneckett, Max Kleber, and the first round pick in 2031, they can impress the Grizzlies, because Jaren Jr. is facing renewal of the contract, and the Grizzlies can throw this "bundle" to the Lakers.

If the Lakers can exchange Eight Village for Collins and get Jerlen Jr. 4 for 1, then the Lakers' lineup in the new season is a brand new lineup. Doncic, Finney Smith, James, Collins, and Jerlen Jr. James can all play as a substitute. Vanderbilt will be better off playing the starting defense. The 41-year-old James can indeed retreat to the second line and retain his physical fitness to the playoffs.

Text/Yan Xiaobai: Lakers Observation