US media lists three-party transactions to supplement the inside for the Lakers: Mr. Pei, Soha, welcomes Allen with 9 chips, and stays at Xiaoli to form the four giants

In the early morning of May 27, famous talker Bill Simmons suggested that the Cleveland Cavaliers traded LeBron James. He felt that the Cavaliers could exchange James with Allen + Hunter, and even suggested that James jump out of the contract to sign 20 million and directly exchange Allen alone, and even suggested that James jump out of the contract and join the Cavaliers directly with the basic salary. (All of this is Bill Simmons's beautiful vision)

In fact, in the past three years, Bill Simmons repeatedly suggested that James was replaced back to Cleveland. He hoped that LeBron's last year's career would be spent in Kerry Village, but how could LAL let LeBron go, the "money tree"? LeBron is the guarantee of box office and exposure. Jenny Buss has no other assets, and everyone is pointing at the Lakers to make money.

On the evening of May 27, the US media FW pointed out the direction for the Lakers to strengthen the fifth position - Jarrett Allen, but this time it was not for LeBron to exchange, but a three-party deal, Pelinka had a sprint.

This trade is simulated as -

Lakers get: Jarret Allen, Terence Mann, Ocorro, Nian, 2027 Cavaliers/Hawks second round, 2029 Hawks/Cavs second round;

Cavaliers get: Hachimura, Kneckett, Milton, Klebel, 2030 Lakers first round swap, 2031 Lakers don't protect the first round; 2031 second round;

Hawks get: Vanderbilt, Max Struz;

This trade Lakers strengthened the weakest center, and Allen is also the league's top defense + inside player, he can maximize Doncic's high lob ability.

26-year-old Allen is the most suitable No. 5 position for James and Doncic. This deal also retains Austin Reeves for the Lakers. Reeves can return to the bench, and the Lakers can also use Reeves to find the wing they want again. In order not to let their salary exceed the second luxury tax threshold, the Cavaliers must make some changes this summer. It may be a helpless move to send Aaron away.

Text/Yan Xiaobai: Lakers Observation