Awesome! Reaves plus three first-round picks! A top reporter reveals Lakers are ready to go all-in for a superstar

The NBA trade period is underway, and all participating teams naturally want to gain advantages, with the best result being mutual success.

A notable recent trade example occurred in the summer of 2024 when Giddey and Caruso exchanged teams.

Caruso’s first season with the Thunder saw him help the team win its inaugural championship, and so far this season, the Thunder hold a league-best 25-2 record, poised to repeat as champions.

As for Giddey, although he missed out on a championship, he has enjoyed the coveted role of primary ball-handler with the Bulls,averaging 20.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game this season, nearly achieving a triple-double.He shoots 40.4% from the field, sinking 1.9 three-pointers per game, and secured a lucrative four-year, $100 million contract extension this offseason.

Looking ahead to the upcoming NBA trade market,the hottest player is undoubtedly Giannis Antetokounmpo. Insider Buha suggests the Lakers could offer Reaves plus three first-round picks to negotiate with the Bucks.

Reaves holds a player option next summer, allowing him to decline and enter free agency early. Currently, he averages 27.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1 steal per game with a 50.3% shooting percentage, making it risky for the Lakers to lose him for nothing, so a trade seems inevitable.