The Nuggets bet on the old king? US media revealed that James and his son exchanged Murray, Brownie s 19-minute Lakers dream shattered?

"Father and Son on the same stage" just kicked off, and the script of fate ushered in a shocking reversal? Just 19 minutes after Lakers rookie Brownie James played in his summer league debut, the American media "Basketball Forever" threw a shocking bullet - reporter Dan Favale boldly simulated the transaction: the Lakers packaged LeBron James and Brownie James, exchanged Jamal Murray, Payton Watson, Darren Holmes II from the Nuggets, plus a first-round swap right in 2028.

This proposal instantly ignited the fan circle. Could it be that Brownie's dream of wearing a purple-gold battle robe lasted only 19 minutes before it was about to be shattered? The defending champion Nuggets are willing to break up the core lineup of the championship just to get the 39-year-old "Last James"? What kind of ambitions and calculations are hidden behind this seemingly crazy transaction? Jamal Murray, the core bargaining chip in the

trade, is the undisputed engine of the Nuggets' backcourt. The exquisite pick-and-roll cooperation between him and Jokic is as delicate as a gear-chopping match, which can be regarded as the soul bloodline of the Nuggets offensive system. Last season's playoffs, Murray averaged 26.1 points and 7.1 assists per game, and repeatedly shot in an incredible fairy ball at the moment of life and death, carrying the team forward. Losing him means that the Nuggets will take the initiative to dismantle the league's most sharp duo and bear the huge risk of collapse of the tactical system.

And LeBron James, the legendary superstar who is about to step into the threshold of 40, has the "super fuel" left in his fuel tank, undoubtedly the biggest unknown of the Nuggets' bet. Last season, he still scored top data with averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game, and his dominance at critical moments is still terrifying. But time is unforgiving, and its defensive footsteps have shown fatigue, and the risk of injury is also following. The Nuggets pay a core price like Murray may be a short but dazzling dusk superstar, or an adventure that opens high and closes low. The deep motivation that really prompted the Nuggets management to "demolite the family" may be the difficult problem of LeBron's expiring precious contract and Braun's contract renewal. LeBron's huge salary of $51.4 million next season will be completely cleared by the summer of 2025, like a sharp financial scalpel, instantly releasing huge salary space for the Nuggets. By then, the new NBA version of the sky-high broadcast contract will take effect and the salary cap will soar like a Rockets. The Nuggets hold this blank canvas in their hands, enough to chase another peak superstar in the free market, re-drawing a younger blueprint for the battle around Jokic.

At the same time, young forward Christian Braun is about to face a renewal mark after the end of his rookie contract. This energetic champion puzzle has shown great value last season, with fierce defense and sharp air cuts. If you want to leave this rising star, the Nuggets must reserve sufficient salary space. LeBron's expiration contract is like a bridge, helping the Nuggets to smoothly overcome the financial turbulence caused by Braun's salary increase and avoid the pain of the lineup being torn under the heavy pressure of luxury taxes.

For the Lakers, if this deal comes true, it will mark the complete end of the "James era" and the tough opening of the curtain of reconstruction. As the core return of the transaction, Murray is worth far more than an ordinary All-star. He has the top ball-holding offensive firepower and organizational ability that the Lakers are extremely eager for, and is in the golden rising period of his career. If the Lakers management can take him as the core skeleton, supplemented by Watson (potential forward defender), Holmes II (blue-collar insider) and future draft picks, it will be enough to build a younger and more sustainable competitive lineup framework and completely get rid of the circular curse surrounding the team building of a twilight superstar.

However, trading Brownie's "attached chess piece" may deeply hurt LeBron's heart. The father devoted his efforts to promote his dream of teaming with his son. He was shattered by cold trade rumors just 19 minutes after his debut in the summer league, and the cruel contrast was suffocating. If the Lakers insist on sending Brownie away, it will not only be a disregard for LeBron's emotions, but also a possible extinguishment of the last bit of enthusiasm for the Lakers to end their lives. This determination will push the Lakers' "post-James era" into the storm of uncertainty.

Nuggets seem to be gambling in the present, but in fact they are planning a larger future territory. They bet that LeBron's remaining energy can help Jokic win another championship in the next 1-2 seasons, and at the same time, using LeBron's expiration contract as a springboard to seize the lead in the new era of cap space explosion. This move has huge risks - LeBron's condition and health are unknown, and it is also a question whether the tactical gap after Murray left can be filled. But if it succeeds, the Nuggets will transform from a "one-crown dynasty" into a truly wealthy family with long-term dominance, and their ambitions and courage are shocking.

NBA's game field is always full of unexpected twists and cold calculations. This paper simulated deal between the Nuggets and the Lakers is like a prism, reflecting the league's most realistic survival rule: the romance of the business alliance is always wrapped in cold calculations.

Browny's 19-minute Lakers' debut warmth has not yet dissipated, but the sharp turn of fate is approaching. When the dream of "father and son on the same stage" encounters the ambition of the championship and the ruthlessness of reconstruction, will LeBron's next stop be the sunset of the Denver Plateau? And can the Lakers really be cruel to cut off the sentiment of an era and open a new but unfamiliar chapter?