Lakers news: James is about to withdraw, chasing Kessler with all his might, Heat deal negotiations are exposed

Jack James was about to retreat

Today, Lakers star LeBron James posted a meaningful video on social media. In the video, James was sitting on the stage wearing a black suit, facing interviews from a group of reporters below the stage. When a reporter asked, "Is the rumors of retirement true? What are your plans next?" James was about to respond, the video suddenly ended. At the same time, James captioned the video: "I have been asking myself the same question." However, it should be noted that James added the ad tag at the end, which means that this should be an advertisement.

Since the first round of the 23-24 season, many rumors of James considering retirement have been reported, but James has never responded positively. Now that James posted such a video about retirement on social media, even if it was just an advertisement, it would inevitably make people think a lot. Considering James' age of 40+, his increasingly declining physical condition and competitive level, and his wish to be on the same stage has come true, James may have really developed a desire to retreat. For fans who like James, he has to watch one game less. No matter how good or bad he plays, please cherish it.

Chasing Kessler with all his might, in May, Lakers General Manager Pelinka emphasized at the team's season summary conference that the team will take active action during the offseason and introduce an excellent and trustworthy inside player to improve the Lakers' fifth position. For a time, Mavericks center Gafford, Hawks center Capela, Bucks center Lopez, and Nets center Clarkston were rumored to be the Lakers' favorite targets. Not long ago, the Utah Jazz said that the team began to listen to other teams' offers about Kessler, which also led Kessler to join the Lakers' signing roster. Kessler performed well this season, playing 58 games, averaged 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 66.3%.

Today, according to Lakers' team reporter Dave Mcmenamin, the Lakers are chasing Kessler with all their might and have proposed to the Jazz to use Kneckett and the 31-year first-round pick as the core, plus some additional draft assets as compensation (second-round picks and first-round swap rights). Mcmenamin said that Jazz General Manager Danny Angie is currently evaluating the possibility of this plan and the deal may be reached overnight. For the Lakers, Kessler is definitely the best among the group of signing centers. He can eat cakes and catch up on the offensive end, and has a certain ability to play singles at low posts; he has the league's top frame protection skills on the defensive end; the most important thing is that he is only 23 years old and has a bright future. Let's see if the Lakers can recruit Kessler under their command in the future.

Heat transaction negotiations were exposed

Previously, according to a Los Angeles media report, the Lakers were interested in Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, and the two sides will discuss the transaction in the offseason. Today, according to follow-up reports from American reporters, the content of the negotiations between the Lakers and the Heat may be that the Lakers will leave Hachimura Hachimura (annual salary of 1825w US dollars) + Vincent (1150w US dollars) for Wiggins (2800w US dollars) + a second round. This season, Wiggins has played 60 regular season games for the Warriors and the Heat, averaging 30.7 minutes per game to score 18 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1 steal and 0.8 blocks.

For the Lakers, Wiggins' strong physical fitness, an offense and defense, and not taking advantage of the ball can effectively alleviate the pressure on James and Doncic, and also give the Lakers more initiative and choice in dealing with Reeves. For the Heat, Hachimura's ability to make a spike and make comprehensive skills can fill the vacancy of Wiggins' departure; Vincent is an experienced veteran and has played for several years at the Heat, and I believe he can quickly integrate. Overall, this is a solution that each person needs, and it depends on what choice will be made after weighing the pros and cons.