The three strongest giants in the NBA? Perlinka plans a major deal for the Lakers, and two major plans attract Antetokounmpo

The Lakers signed Luca Doncic in the trading market in February and ruthlessly sent away Anthony Davis, the deal was also the most important head change decision in NBA history. After Doncic joined, the Lakers' record has indeed improved, and they entered the playoffs with the third place in the Western Conference.

Then in the first round, they were pressed to the ground by the Timberwolves 4:1 and rubbed them on the ground. Doncic played 37+31+17+38+28 in 5 games, with no flaws on the offensive end.

But the Lakers' defense is terrible. Doncic itself is a big loophole in passive defense, and James is also a defensive weakness that intelligently retains physical strength, which makes the Timberwolves break through 110 points in three games.

What's even more embarrassing is that the Timberwolves were defeated against the Warriors, with no defense and offense, and their half-time scores set the lowest record in the past 10 years.

Facts have proved that it is not how strong the Timberwolves are, but that the Lakers' defense is too bad!

It is obvious that LeBron and Doncic are far from enough for the Lakers. If the Lakers want to strive for the championship again, they still need to strengthen their lineup.

Recently, media reporters such as Marca and Daily Mail released a major news that Rob Pelinka, the general manager of the team and the planner of the Dongmei Exchange, is planning the third major deal in the summer, trying to sign Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Lillard was injured in the first round of the playoffs between the Bucks and the Pacers. On May 3, Lillard successfully underwent surgery to repair the torn left Achilles tendon. This injury not only likely hit Lillard's career hard, but also changed the future direction of the Bucks. After the Bucks were defeated 4-1, NBA sources confirmed that Antetokounmpo had begun serious negotiations with management to discuss his future with the team.

Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game this season, and was impeccable on both ends of offense and defense, but the Bucks were far from competing with the Celtics, Pacers and Cavaliers.

The Bucks are similar to the Lakers. Their role players cannot share the pressure. At the same time, big-name stars occupy half of the salary space, and one or two supporting roles cannot solve the problem.

If the Lakers want to get Antetokounmpo, they must give up several players and draft picks.

Some American media have hinted that the Lakers are willing to give the Bucks two starters and revealed two trading plans.

Plan 1: Austin Reeves + Hachimura Hiroshi + Draft

Plan 2: Vanderbilt + Knecht + Draft

Lakers currently have a 2031 first-round draft pick and a 2026 first-round draft pick swap.

This also requires some financial adjustments to Pelinka. Antetokounmpo's salary this season is $48.7 million, and his contract is two years away, which is $57.6 million (2026) and $62.2 million (2027), respectively. In addition, there are 2028 player options, with a contract amount of $66.8 million.

If this complex operation is finally implemented, the Lakers will form the three strongest giants in history, and their weight will even exceed the three Heat giants that year. By then, they will be really goats in the group world...

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