South Korean media suggests that Lakers exchange 1 for 5: Reeves improves defense, and James will play dual-core driver after retirement

On September 5, the Korean media "Sportal Korea" wrote: The Lakers should exchange for the Doncic trade with the best defensive partner. The character in the picture is Dezhangtai Murray. Murray was selected for the best defensive team and he is also the top stealer in the league.

Korean media wrote: If this deal is to be completed, the Lakers will at least send Austin Reeves, Hayes, Vincent, and Kneckett, and even need to take on a future draft pick (not saying whether it is the first round or the second round). Murray is one of the top defenders in the league. If the Lakers already have Smart, then Doncic's defensive resources will become richer. Murray has three years left in the contract, so he can cooperate with Doncic for many years.

The article also wrote that Doncic had just signed a three-year, 165 million early contract renewal with the Lakers, and then he would reach a super maximum salary renewal of 417 million yuan with the Lakers. The Lakers had no money to meet the contract with an average salary of more than 30 million yuan, so sending him away to exchange for Murray is the best choice. Reeves' weakness is his lack of physical hardness and poor defense. He is actually not suitable to partner with Doncic.

LeBron James is about to turn 41 years old. His time in the NBA has already begun to count down. He is likely to retire next summer. At that time, the Lakers can change to dual-core drivers. The Lakers can build a new defensive lineup around Doncic + Murray. Doncic can win the regular season MVP for many years, and the Lakers also have the possibility of winning the championship.

Murray is suffering from injuries this season. He underwent Achilles tendon repair surgery in February this year. He played 31 games this season, averaged 32.6 minutes per game, scored 17.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.4 blocks. When he was healthy, he was still the first defender in the league.

Murray's Achilles tendon injury has recovered very well. He has completed an all-over back buckle on August 22. If the Lakers can trade Murray for the new season, they will have hope of winning the championship.