NBA One Night: 10 billion for Lakers, 76ers want to send George away, Durant refuses a tripartite deal

The offseason is getting closer and closer, and each team is also planning to strengthen the subsequent transactions, but a major news broke out earlier that the Lakers were sold, and the Bass family sold the team at a price far exceeding the market value. In addition, the 76ers also intend to break up the three giants, and George seems to be put on the shelves; Durant rejected the Timberwolves' three-party deal. Next, let’s take a look at the specific situation. NBA One Night: Sale the Lakers for 10 billion, the Sixers want to send George away, and Durant refuses a three-party deal.

First of all, it is the Lakers. When the outside world is still discussing how the Lakers will be strengthened, it ushered in a big deal from the team. According to famous reporter Shams, the Bass family is about to reach an agreement with Mark Walter, CEO and chairman of TWG Global, to sell most of the Lakers' equity. Jenny Buss will continue to serve as the team's manager after the team's sales. The transaction is valued at about US$10 billion, which will be the highest transaction price record for professional sports teams in the world. After the transaction is completed, Jenny Bass will remain in office, and their family still retains more than 15% of the equity.

It is worth mentioning that the Lakers have been owned by the Buss family since 1979, and the old Buss bought the Lakers for $67.5 million, including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL) and the Los Angeles Forum Arena and a 13,000-acre ranch. Among the top 50 teams with global market value in Forbes rankings in 2024, the Lakers' valuation is only 7.1 billion. It has to be said that the Lakers' new boss is really rich, and 85% of the equity spent about $10 billion. The subsequent operation of the Lakers naturally became the focus of attention from the outside world.

In addition, let's take a look at the potential operations in the offseason. The 76ers seem to be interested in breaking up the Big Three in the offseason. According to Jazz reporter Andy Larsen, the Sixers are interested in swapping draft picks with the Jazz (No. 3 for No. 5) if they are willing to take over Paul George. In the past season, the team has introduced George, but the team's record is not ideal, and Paul George's condition has declined significantly. The four-year, $212 million contract has become one of the problems that have troubled the 76ers. He has played only 46 games this season. But in terms of his performance and injuries this past season, it is still very difficult for the 76ers to send him out. The last one is Durant. The Timberwolves, the Rockets and Spurs are still the most rumored about Durant, but the Rockets and Spurs seem to be unwilling to pay more chips for Durant and the young players of the team. The Timberwolves' trading discussion seems to be in trouble. They are interested in Durant, but Durant does not want to go to the Timberwolves. Because Durant seemed to have rejected the Timberwolves deal earlier.

Previously, there was news that the Suns regarded the Timberwolves as the most ideal quotation party in Durant's trade. The offer is expected to be 4 for 1. The Timberwolves are willing to give Gobert, Divincenzo, the No. 17 draw and a young player in exchange for Durant. Such chips can impress the Sun management. According to reporter Matt Moore, the Timberwolves are still exploring a new trading plan. They are trying to reach a tripartite deal with the Suns and Nets to get Durant, but the proposal was rejected by Durant. Sources revealed that the deal could have helped each team adjust its cap space and player contracts to shape the team's roster, and Clarkston is likely to be traded to the Suns, but Durant used his rights to make it clear that he was unwilling to play for the Timberwolves.

The offseason has some time left, and the Lakers' trade can be said to be a shocking league. Do you think the team will have major operations during the offseason after the Lakers replace their boss? Let's wait and see if more player deals will be reached in the future.