Big move! Pelinka is planning a trade, Reeves is the bargaining chip, and the Lakers scored 45 points in a single game?

Now, more and more media people believe that tomorrow morning Reeves will jump out of the last year's player option and then seek a multi-year contract with an average salary of 30 million.

Explanation point: The attack is true plus or negative. The 24-25 season value is 2.4, the league is 41st, second only to Edwards, Irving, Mitchell and other 7 people in the same position. This shows that Reeves has reached the star level in terms of offensive efficiency and influence on the team - the sample in a single season is small but it cannot withstand the Lakers' exposure.

If Reeves effectively maintains his offensive level in the new season, it is obvious that there will definitely be a team coming to "grab" next summer. For Pelinka, we must think of countermeasures in advance.

However, the US media Sports Illustrated revealed that Pelinka is planning a deal, and the specific plan will give the Lakers Reeves and Claybel to Mikal Bridges.

Explanation point: Career record. Bridges scored 45 points in two consecutive games in two consecutive games against the Heat in 22-23 and against the Hawks. It is worth mentioning that this is the highest single game since the NBA career.

In fact, just for Bridges and Reeves, in my opinion the former is an enhanced version of the latter.

Reason 1: Offensive diversity. So far in his career, Bridges' average shooting distance is 14.4, bringing 0-3 feet, 3-10 feet, 10-16 feet, 16 feet-three-point line and three-point line with an external shooting rate of 74%, 48%, 48%, 37%, and 37%, respectively.

As a comparison, Reeves' average shooting distance was 16.2 feet, and the hits in the five areas were 79%, 48%, 45%, 33% and 37% respectively.

It can be said that both of them have rich offensive methods - they can be both inside and outside, and their efficiency is relatively good.

Reason 2: Defensive efficiency. Bridges' real plus-minus value for defense in his career is 0.9 and Reeves-0.4. It is worth mentioning that Bridges second only to Smart in the 21-22 season in the best defensive player, and was eventually selected as the Best Defense of the Year with Smart, Gobert, Antetokounmpo and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Reason 3: Location diversity. So far in his career, Bridges has played the second position and 70% of the third position, and Reeves has played the second position. Obviously, Bridges is more of a point guard swingman than Reeves.

Relatively speaking, I think the second point is the main reason.

From the perspective of Lakers' needs, the Lakers are relatively lacking in offenses with Doncic - after the All-Star season 24-25, the Lakers overall have 1.191 points/round, ranking 6th in the league in the same period. In other words, Reeves, who only has offense but no defense, can only add icing on the cake to the Lakers. On the other hand, Bridges has defensive ability, which can help in time.

From Doncic's perspective, Irving, who is as strong as the top offensive, has to play more without the ball. From another perspective, players with defensive ability are more suitable. As I said just now, Bridges is stronger than Reeves.

In addition, location diversity plays a good role in promoting it. I mean, if you can play multiple positions and ensure efficiency, it is obvious that Bridges can diversify your skills and tactics.

Finally, with stronger combat power and greater help, I support this deal.