Lakers Nets Bridges Trading Plan Four First Round Signed Gareth, and subsequently provided 245 million top salary

The Los Angeles Times reporter Jowan Buha recently reported that the Lakers are contacting the Nets and seeking to obtain top striker Bridges through trade. Rob Pelinka and Sean Max had a preliminary conversation and exchange. Although the two sides have not reached a consensus, the door of trade has not been closed.

The Lakers have always been eager to get Bridges. After the Nets completed the trade with the Suns last season, Palinka called Sean Musk the first time to inquire about Bridges' trade. Last summer and before the trade deadline of this season, the Lakers again launched a trade proposal for Bridges. The Nets replied that they still planned to build a team around Bridges. However, things are changing. Bridges is no longer a non tradable player for the Nets.

The Nets, 32 wins and 50 losses, even failed to get the playoff qualification. After the regular season ended, the Nets hired Jody Fernandez as the new head coach to rebuild. The management seemed to be less insistent on keeping Bridges, which gave the Lakers the opportunity to promote a deal with the Nets again. In 2021, when the Suns reached the finals, Bridges, as a 3D forward, played an important role in attack and defense. The Lakers hoped that Bridges would play a similar role in the Lakers.

"Many team executives believe that the Nets are trying to listen to Bridges' trading calls and are willing to test the market situation of Bridges at least," said Jowan Buha

Bridges still has two years of $48.2 million left in his contract. According to the latest labor agreement, he is eligible for a four-year, $150 million maximum salary contract extension for his offseason this year. Bridges has no plan to renew his contract with the Nets in advance. He intends to seek a five-year super top salary contract of 245.3 million dollars after the end of next season. Bridges' salary is lower than $25 million, and the cost performance ratio is quite high. The average annual salary of $49 million is too much premium for him. The Nets have to consider trading options. For the Lakers, Bridges' contract in the next two years is very friendly, which can not only upgrade the team's offensive and defensive strength, but also maintain the flexibility of salary space to continue to strengthen the team's strength.

"The Nets are asking a very high price for Bridges, and the Lakers also plan to give a very competitive trading plan." Giovanni Buha revealed that the Lakers are expected to provide four first round draft rights, while packing Austin Reeves, Jaren Cifino and Christie as chips. The first round draft rights include 2024, 2029 and 2031, and the first round draft rights will be exchanged in 2030. Bridges is slightly inadequate as the core of team building, but more than enough as the third point of the championship winning team. He is a famous iron man in the league, and it is worth paying a huge price for Bridges by the Lakers.

Bridges played 82 regular season games all the time, averaged 34.8 minutes, scored 19.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists, and his shooting percentage was 43.6% lower than that of last season. His three-point shooting ability was excellent, and his average shooting percentage reached 37.2%. Bridges is required to undertake too many tasks in the Nets. It is very simple to join the Lakers in the role of James and Davis. Bridges will focus on defense as a 3D forward, and the average contribution of 19 points on the offensive end as the third offensive point is enough to support "Zhanmei".

"The management of the Lakers are not really interested in Trey Young, Dezhangtai Murray and Donovan Mitchell," said Jowan Buha If the Lakers successfully trade for Bridges, they will face a five-year top salary contract extension of $2.45. Jenny Buss and Pelinka have been prepared for this.