‌3 crazy trading plans: Lakers exchange 1 for 5 to send James to the Spurs, Warriors exchange 4 for 1, Celtics exchange 4 for 1

The 2025 NBA offseason is destined to be recorded in history. When Durant airborne the Houston Rockets through a seven-team deal, Lillard left the Bucks and returned to the Trail Blazers due to injury, Bill joined the Clippers with a veteran's basic salary, and the power map of the Western Conference has been quietly reconstructed. The Thunder spent 800 million to bind the young Big Three. After the Rockets got KD, they signed Fanny Smith, Capela and others in succession, and their lineup strength reached the championship level! The Nuggets also check for omissions and make up for shortcomings and strengthen the depth of the lineup! However, the operations of three traditional giant teams are unsatisfactory. Although the Lakers signed Ayton + Laravia + Smart, these are all what Doncic wanted, and James' future in Los Angeles is confusing! The Warriors only have 9 formal contracts and one two-way contract, but this has cost the team $170 million. The reinforcement matter is trapped by Kumingga's renewal! Similarly, the Spurs, who missed the playoffs due to injuries last season, have very few operations this year! Based on the above situation, the US media outlet stands proposed three crazy potential trading plans: the Lakers 1 for 5 to send LeBron James away, the Warriors 4 for 1 bet on Zion Williamson, and the Celtics 4 for 1 chase Anthony Davis. Each move may be rewritten in the future of the NBA if it is achieved.

Lakers 1 for 5 to send away James

Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs' trading plan is undoubtedly the most topical. The Lakers sent LeBron James for Devin Wassell, Julian Chanpenny, Kelly Olynick, as well as the 2026 Atlanta first-round pick and the 2028 Boston first-round pick. This 1-for-5 deal marks the Lakers' official farewell to the "LeBron era" and embark on the journey of rejuvenation and reconstruction.

For 39-year-old LeBron, San Antonio may be the perfect destination at the end of his career. Last season, he averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game, and will form the three most eye-catching Big Three in the league with No. 1 picks, Shui Wenban Yama (24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds) and All-Star Guard Fox (23.5 points, 6.3 assists). Spurs fans have been eager for the playoffs for a long time, and LeBron's arrival will not only immediately enhance the team's competitiveness, but also help Wenban Yama grow as a "mentor". ESPN has already prepared the headlines of "The King Comes to the Holy City". After all, the script that allows the second scorer in history to guide the next generation of geniuses is enough to make the entire league boil.

But the risks of the Spurs are equally obvious. Although the 40-year-old LeBron is still in good condition, the hidden dangers of injuries and physical fitness are indisputable facts. His historical status will give his team privileges, and it remains unknown whether it will be compatible with the Spurs' traditional team culture. More importantly, in order to compete for the championship for a season, the Spurs have bet on draft assets and salary space for the next few years. Once LeBron has a state decline, the team may fall into a dilemma of neither the present nor the future.

Lakers' considerations are more realistic. As a young defender, Devin Vassell can not only provide stable scoring output (15.8 points last season), but also hold a cost-effective contract, perfectly adapting to the team's reconstruction needs. Julian Chanpenny (9.9 points and 3.9 rebounds) has a basket protection ability and Kelly Olynik (8.7 points and 4.7 rebounds) veteran experience, which can ensure the team's competitiveness during the transition period. The addition of two first-round picks provides the Lakers with the capital to chase new stars. As industry analysts said, this deal allowed the Lakers to get rid of the salary shackles and paved the way for reconstruction around the new core, although it meant abandoning the box office appeal and championship background brought by LeBron. The transaction plan between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics pushes Anthony Davis's whereabouts. The Celtics sent Derek White, Anthony Simmons, the 2031 first-round pick and the 2027 second-round pick, and got the All-Star insider who averaged 24.7 points and 11.6 rebounds per game from the Mavericks. If this deal is successful, the Celtics will form a three-part combination of Tatum + Brown + Davis, directly targeting the Eastern Conference champion.

For the Celtics, Davis's joining can be regarded as the ultimate puzzle of the tactical system. The forward combination of Tatum and Brown has shown dominance last season, but the inside line has always been a shortcoming. Davis' arrival not only provides a stable output of 20+10 per game, but its assisted defense ability (2.4 blocks per game in his career) can also make up for the loopholes in the Celtics' penalty area defense. The finishing ability of the pick-and-roll, the restraint of the low-post singles, and the occasional three-point threat from the outside allow Davis to perfectly integrate into the Celtics system. This gamble from the Celtics is expected to make the Celtics firmly ranked among the competitors in the finals in the next three years.

But health risks are always the sharp sword hanging above Davis's head. He has missed an average of 25 games in the past three seasons, and the glass attributes make any team careful consideration. Among the chips paid by the Celtics, Derek White (16.4 points and 4.8 assists) is the team's backcourt core, while Anthony Simmons (19.3 points) is the scoring sharp knife. Losing these two main players may lead to a sharp drop in the team's rotation depth. The first round of picks in 2031 is an important long-term asset. Once Davis is seriously injured, the Celtics may face the embarrassment of being in vain.

The Mavericks' motivation is to rebuild. After sending Davis away, they were able to balance their in-fighting power and future assets. White's organizational ability and Simmons' explosive scoring power can form a younger core lineup with Cooper Flag and Kyrie Irving. The first round pick in 2031 retains the team's flexibility in future operations. But this deal also means that the Mavericks have given up the possibility of a short-term championship. However, with Gafford, Lively, PJ Washington and others, the Mavericks' inside defense will not decline significantly.

Warriors 4 for 1 to chase Zion: The last bet of the Golden State Dynasty

The trading plan between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans will interpret the game of "risk and reward" to the extreme. The Warriors gave Draymond Green, Kumingga, the first round pick in 2027, and a second round pick in exchange for Zion Williamson. This 4-for-1 deal is the ultimate bet for the Warriors to strive for Curry's final championship.

Zion's joining will completely change the Warriors' tactical pattern. Last season, he averaged 24.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. With his extraordinary physical talent (114 kg weight + 40 inches of vertical jump), he was able to set off a storm in the penalty area. The Warriors' traditional "Death Five" will be upgraded to a "violent aesthetic" system - Curry's three-point restraint force, Zion's inside impact force and athletic ability form a perfect complement. Imagine the pick-and-roll cooperation between Zion and Curry: either Zion dunks or Curry makes a three-pointer. This unsolvable combination is enough to make the entire league frightened.

But Zion's health history is a gap that warriors must cross. After five years in the league, he missed 35 games per season on average, and the potential for knee and foot injuries has never been eliminated. Green (9.0 points and 6.1 rebounds) sent away by the Warriors is not only the core of the tacticality, but also the team's spiritual leader. His defensive command and locker room role are irreplaceable. Kumingga is the team's thorn and has long wanted to leave the Warriors. After he left, the Warriors' locker room was undoubtedly more harmonious. The

Pelicans' harvest is more pragmatic. Green's experience can guide young players' growth, Kumingga's potential is worth cultivating, and a 2027 first-round pick will give the team the initiative in future drafts. But losing Zion means the team loses box office guarantee and tactical core. This deal is essentially the Pelicans' concedespair of "Zion Gambling" and instead pursues a more stable reconstruction path. However, Poole and Green are back in the same team, which is a potential risk! Although these three transaction plans have not been settled, they have reflected the changes in the NBA's era. The Lakers' sent off James marks the complete end of the "LeBron" era, and the team's operations are becoming more utilitarian; the Celtics' pursuit of Davis reflects the Eastern Conference team's urgent desire for a championship; the Warriors' betting on Zion exposes the anxiety of the dynasty team after the core aging. Regardless of whether these transactions can be realized in the end, they have become the hottest topic of talk this summer, making people full of endless imagination about the new season.