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US media revealed that it shocked the 13-man three-party deal! The Lakers bet on Durant to reorganize the super three!

11:22pm, 8 June 2025【Basketball】

As the NBA offseason approaches, speculation about Durant's potential next home soars. Any rumors involving this superstar seem to be unable to avoid the Los Angeles Lakers, which have huge traffic.

Recently, the US media proposed a sensational three-party trading concept, which instantly triggered the fan circle. The core goal of the plan is directly aimed at the Lakers - through a complex deal, they are expected to create a super three-man combination that can be recorded in history.

In order to get Durant, the Lakers have to pay a high price, almost clearing half of the team's rotation lineup. According to the plan, the Lakers will send seven players, Reeves, Hachimura, Kleber, Kneckett, Milton, Vincent, and Vanderbilt, and will take advantage of the unprotected first-round draft pick in 2031 and multiple second-round picks (2027, 2029, and 2031 Cavaliers' second rounds, all from the Hawks).

The three parties each get their needs, and the Lakers get Durant, Mann, and Richards; the Hawks get: Grayson Allen, Cody Martin, Vanderbilt; the Suns get: Reeves, Hachimura, Klebel, Kneckett, Milton, Vincent, Buffkin, Lakers' first round pick in 2031, second round pick in 2027, second round in 2029, second round in 2031 (second round picks are provided by the Hawks).

If this deal comes true, the Lakers will instantly have a historically terrifying three-tier terror group composed of James, Durant and Doncic. This will undoubtedly make them leaps into the most powerful contenders of the championship and completely change the league's power.

However, such a gamble is accompanied by huge uncertainty:

1. The lineup depth collapses: A large number of key rotation players will be severely weakened by sending away a large number of key rotation players at one time. Once the core encounters an injury, the team's competitiveness may decline sharply.

2. Age and injury risks: Durant, who is about to turn 37, has an unignorable injury history behind his brilliant resume. Whether he can maintain his health and peak in high-intensity games is the "Sword of Damocles" hanging above the Lakers.

3. Ball rights allocation and chemical reaction: James, Durant and Doncic are all players who need to hold a large number of balls to maximize their power. How to reasonably allocate the ball rights and prompt them to form efficient chemical reactions will be an unprecedented severe challenge for the new coach JJ Redick and his coaching team.

Does the Lakers management really have the courage to push this deal that almost emptied the team? And how likely is Durant to wear a purple-gold battle robe? If everything comes true and the completion is successful, the revival of the Lakers dynasty seems to be just around the corner; but if it fails, the price will be extremely heavy. This potential super deal will undoubtedly become the most touching focus this summer. Fans, what do you think? Welcome to share your views in the comment section!