New idea of ​​trading between the Celtics and the Lakers: Porzingis may become a new hope for the Lakers inside line

In the NBA world, the adjustment and trading of the team's lineup are like an endless chess game. Each team is constantly planning how to improve its competitiveness through trading. The trading concept between the Celtics and the Lakers is a very interesting scene.

The Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season, and the problem of insufficient inside strength was fully exposed. When facing the Timberwolves, the Lakers' inside was completely beaten by their opponents. Starting center Jaxson Hayes played for only 31 minutes in the playoffs and was directly abandoned in Game 5. It can be seen that it is imperative for the Lakers to introduce a strong inside player during the offseason.

As for the Celtics, although they performed well this season, the team also faced some problems, such as the pressure of the salary cap, which made them need to make certain adjustments to the lineup to optimize the team's financial status and lineup depth.

It is precisely based on the different needs of both parties that a potential transaction concept came into being. In this deal, the Lakers will receive Christapus Porzingis, who has a $30.7 million expiration contract on his back. As a space-type No. 5 player with outstanding talent, Porzingis will undoubtedly bring a huge change to the Lakers' inside. His shooting ability can create more space for the team on the offensive end, and can also open the routes for two top stars, LeBron James and Luka Doncic. On the defensive end, Porzingis also has excellent ability to protect the basket, which can effectively protect the basket and improve the Lakers' defensive strength in the inside.

For the Celtics, they will get Dalton Kneckett, Maxi Cleber and Dorian Finney-Smith from the Lakers. Dalton Kneckett has great potential to tap as a young player, and he signed a 2-year, $10.7 million contract with the team, and the Celtics can plan and develop long-term plans and nurturing him. Maxi Kleber is also a space-type inside player who can provide more shooting opportunities and space for the Celtics' frontcourt, and his expiration contract also gives the team more flexibility. Dorian Finney-Smith is a 3D wing player with outstanding defensive capabilities. His presence will greatly enhance the Celtics' outside defense intensity and inject new vitality into the team's defensive system.

From the perspective of lineup running-in, after the Lakers get Porzingis, they will need to consider how to make it better run-in with Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Although Porzingis and Doncic worked together during the Dallas Mavericks, the three of them are now playing for the Lakers, and their tactical system and team roles have changed, which requires them to constantly communicate and adjust during training and games to find the best chemistry.

For the Celtics, the newly joined Kneckett, Kleber and Finney Smith also need time to integrate into the team's tactical system and team culture. The team's coaching staff needs to reasonably arrange their playing time and tactical roles so that they can play the greatest role in the team, while also taking into account the lineup balance and tactical arrangements of the team's original players.

Finance point of view, this deal is relatively feasible for both teams. The Lakers sent out Kneckett, Kleber and Finney Smith, whose contract amount was roughly the same as Porzingis' expiration contract and would not put too much pressure on the team's salary space. For the Celtics, after obtaining these three players, the team's salary structure has also been optimized to a certain extent, reducing the pressure on the salary cap, and leaving more room for future player signing and trading.

To sum up, this Celtics-Lakes trade concept provides a potential solution for both teams. The Lakers strengthened their inside strength by obtaining Porzingis, adding an important piece to the team in future competition; the Celtics gained a certain level of lineup depth and financial flexibility through trading, which is conducive to the team maintaining competitiveness in future development. Of course, there are risks and uncertainties in any transaction, such as the player's injury, the process of adapting to a new team, etc., which requires the teams of both sides to conduct a comprehensive assessment and trade-off before making the final decision. After all, in the NBA world, a successful trade may bring hope for a championship for the team, while a failed trade may put the team in a long-term dilemma. Therefore, it will take time to test and unveil whether the Celtics and the Lakers' trade concept can be finally realized.