The Jazz are not interested in Reeves, they just want a draft pick, and the Lakers replace target center Collins

On June 19, according to Jazz reporters, the Lakers had already talked with the Jazz about John Collins' deal, but the Lakers' offer never satisfies the Jazz. The Lakers' bargaining chips are Reeves or Hachimura as the core of the transaction, paired with a first-round draft pick. However, Jazz General Manager Anji is not very satisfied with the offer given by the Lakers. The Jazz are in a rebuilding state and pay more attention to draft picks and potential newcomers.

According to US media reports, the Lakers use Reeves or Hachimura as the core bargaining chips in the trade, but the Jazz are not interested in Reeves and Hachimura, and only want multiple first-round picks. As early as the Lakers offered the Jazz's opposition center Kessler, the Jazz had already expressed their desire for more draft picks, at least two first rounds. However, the Lakers don’t have many first-round picks, so they need to take advantage of the main rotation players such as Reeves and Hachimura Shiraki.

Although the Lakers are reluctant to leave Reeves, Reeves has made it clear that he will jump out of the contract next summer and try out the free market, which means leaving the Lakers. Only the Lakers will choose to trade Reeves to get more rewards. After all, Reeves will have an annual salary of more than 30 million yuan, which is something the Lakers cannot provide. Reeves' offensive ability is still good, especially the inside foul, which is very outstanding. But the reason why the Lakers feel that Reeves is not worth more than 30 million is probably the defensive problem in the playoffs.

The Lakers clearly need to strengthen the inside, so other teams will take the opportunity to raise prices, and the Lakers don’t have much bargaining chips in their hands. It is understood that the only valuable players that the Lakers can trade are Reeves, Hachimura, and Knector, and there are even fewer first-round picks.