Today, sports business media Sportico released the latest market value of NBA teams in 2024, with the Warriors ranking first with $9.14 billion and the Lakers ranking third with $8.07 billion. Compared to the previous year, the Lakers' market value increased by 10%. The team with the highest increase was the Nets, which nearly doubled at 43%.

In addition, Bronny has set an NBA record when he has sold more than 500,000 jerseys, a number that far exceeds his father's rookie jersey sales. Bronny's jerseys, which cost $100 each, generated at least more than $50 million in revenue for the Lakers, and that number is expected to continue to grow.

James' salary this year is $48.72 million, so Bronny's jersey income exceeds Lao Zhan's salary, such a comparison is really terrifying.

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The Lakers are so good at making money and have such a high market value, presumably the boss must be willing to spend money. Indeed, owner Jeanne Bass is willing to spend money, and the annual luxury tax paid ranks among the top in the league. But this management, the operation in terms of reinforcements is really difficult to explain.

Bleachers sports journalist Eric Pincus writes about the realities of the top 10 potential players in the trade market. Potential players who include the Lakers include Kessler, Lowe, Cam Johnson, Capela, and Ingram.

Russell is considered likely to be traded, and his expiring contract is more attractive than his technical value on the court. Russell's potential next home is the Nets, Wizards, Jazz, Pistons, Pelicans, etc.

NBA reporter Jake Weinbach reports that the Lakers could trade Russell and a second-round pick in exchange for Jazz point guard Sexton. There's also the scenario that if the Lakers want to get both Sexton and Kessler, the trade package will revolve around Russell, Schifino, future first-round picks and additional draft compensation.

Compared with guards who can tear apart the opponent's defense and have a certain ability to break through, the Lakers actually urgently need a strong center to help the thick eyebrows decompress, and to a certain extent, it can also help James reduce the burden.

Former Lakers player Beverley said on the show: "What the Lakers need is a center, others dare not say that, but I dare." ”

Beverley also believes that the Lakers can also supplement the defensive guard, as long as they don't get over, and the thick eyebrows can also reduce the task of protecting the frame.

At the center position, the Lakers favor Valanciunas and Lowe. Los Angeles local media personality Anthony Irwin said Lakers general manager Pelinka will meet with Valanciunas and confirm his price. League insiders believe the Wizards are open to trading Varland, and success depends on the Lakers themselves.

Tomorrow the Lakers play the Kings, and with both sides hovering in the play-in zone, it's a pivotal battle. The Lakers held an all-team workout and finally saw James' face today after yesterday's absence.

Currently, James has played 57,437 career minutes, which ranks second all-time, just 10 minutes away from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (57,446). James has scored in double figures in 1,508 career games, just one game shy of the all-time leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,509). Tomorrow is a sure thing to break the record, I just hope it doesn't be "mileage sad".

Sabonis, the Kings' All-Star center, was out of today's team practice after suffering a back injury against the Nuggets and was missing today's team practice, with sources revealing that he hopes to play against the Lakers tomorrow. Believe it or not, Sabonis will definitely play tomorrow, after all, the Los Angeles Huatuo team is not blowing.

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