Shams revealed: The Lakers exchange for one offer for the Cavaliers center, is the Big Three lineup coming out?

Recently, US media revealed that the Lakers proposed a four-for-one trading offer to the Cavaliers, with the goal of the Cavaliers' All-Star Center Jarret Allen. If the deal is reached, the Lakers will form a powerful Big Three lineup led by LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Jarrett Allen, and their competitiveness in the new season will be greatly improved.

The Lakers performed well in the regular season this season and ended with the third place in the Western Conference. However, they were swept by the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, and their inside shortcomings were fully exposed. In the series against the Timberwolves, the Lakers' inside line was suppressed by their opponents in both defense and rebounding, which made the team's management realize that it is urgent to strengthen the inside line. Although the Cavaliers have a high salary, their record this season has not met expectations, and there is also a need to adjust the lineup during the offseason. The Cavaliers plan to put Jarret Allen on the shelves, which provides the Lakers with an opportunity to trade.

According to the US media "Open-Air Stand", the trading plan given by the Lakers is to send Hachimura, Kneckett and the first round pick in 2029, and get Allen. From the Lakers' perspective, this deal is of great significance. As the league's top inside defender and rebounder, Allen's arrival will greatly improve the Lakers' inside defense and frame protection ability. On the offensive end, Allen's pick-and-roll down and second-offensive ability can also enrich the Lakers' offensive tactics. Cooperating with James, Doncic and other big cores holding the ball, it is expected to exert greater power. At the same time, Allen's existence can bring Davis back to a more suitable power forward position, reduce the risk of injury and improve offensive efficiency.

For the Cavaliers, trading Allen can relieve the team's huge salary pressure. Hachimura Shirata provides the team with stable scoring and defensive contributions at the forward position. As a rookie, Knector's potential is worth exploring. The first round pick in 2029 provides an important bargaining chip for the team's future reconstruction and draft. At a time when the team is seeking to rejuvenate the lineup and optimize the salary structure, this deal can help the Cavaliers.

In addition, since the Lakers' basketball operations president Pelinka was eliminated in the first round, he has actively negotiated with many teams, hoping to introduce centers with different technical characteristics. In addition, it is generally believed in the league that if you want to trade for a strong center, Kneckett and a first-round pick are almost the starting point of negotiations, which is consistent with the chips given by the Lakers in this transaction. The introduction of Allen is also in line with the tactical system needs of coach Redick. Redick hopes to find a big man who can open up space for his tactical system. Allen's ability in pick-and-roll is better adapted.

However, this transaction also has certain risks and challenges. The Lakers' sending out Hachimura will weaken the team's forward depth, and Hachimura's performance on the offensive end is remarkable; and the first round pick in 2029 is of high value, and the sending out will have an impact on the team's future draft. If the Cavaliers lose Allen, their inside strength will decline significantly, and the newly acquired players will need time to get in. There are also questions about whether Hachimura and Kneckett can quickly integrate into the team's tactical system.

At present, this is just a trading plan revealed by the media and has not been officially confirmed by the two teams. But if this deal is finally reached, the Lakers' strength in the new season will not be underestimated, and they will also become strong contenders for the championship. Fans are full of expectations for this deal, so let us pay attention to the subsequent development trends.