US News suggests that the Lakers exchange 3 for 1 Smart! US media hopes that President Pet will send Reeves to strengthen again: 2 for 3 Barrett

On July 9, Lakers reporter Anthony Laurien revealed that the Los Angeles Lakers have developed a strong interest in defensive players such as Smart, Seble, Dossom, etc. in the trading market, but there is no offer for these players yet, and the team is still considering it.

LakeShowYo immediately asked the fans: The Lakers are interested in Smart, what do you think? [Smart is the former DPOY+3 defense. He is the top defensive backcourt in the league. What the Lakers lack most at the moment is defense. If Smart can get the defense in the backcourt, it can indeed be greatly improved]

Lake reporter Jake Weinbach suggested that Pelinka use Gab Vincent, Max Kleber, and the second round pick in 2032 to exchange for Smart. It is obvious that he also thinks that the Lakers need to improve their defensive abilities too much.

In fact, three days ago, the US media FW also felt that the Lakers should trade and strengthen. After the Lakers signed Ayton, Laravia, and Thiero, the worst thing about this Lakers is defense. Reeves, Hachimura, Doncic, and Ayton are not players who are good at defense, so FW believes that Reeves and Hachimura can be sent away.

They suggest that the Lakers trade with the Raptors, and the Lakers send Reeves + Hachimura to exchange for Barrett + Abakkey + the first round pick in 2027. Barrett can play the Lakers in the third position, James continues to play the fourth position, and Abakie plays as a substitute defender to rotate, both of them have better defenses.

Then the Lakers' starting lineup can be Smart + Doncic + Barrett + James + Ayton. This starting lineup will be stronger in terms of defensive ability and athletic ability. It is difficult for a team to go far in the playoffs by pure offense. The suggestions of the US Records and the US media are actually very pertinent.

If there is no change in this 10-man rotation in the new season, do you think you can go far? Or should we trade according to the recommendations of American News and the US media?