ESPN expert team predicts the most likely team to trade in the new season: Warriors first and Lakers second

The well-known American media ESPN expert team made a voting prediction for the new season. One of the options is "which team is most likely to make a big deal before the deadline". The specific votes are as follows:

1, Warriors 7 votes

2, Lakers 5 votes

3, Cavaliers/Pelicans 3 votes

4, 76ers 2 votes

5, Grizzlies 1 vote

In this regard, ESPN reporter Anthony Slater commented: "The Warriors are at the top of this list because they have been sending out signals that they want to move before the trade deadline almost the entire offseason. The team's two-year $45 million contract for restricted free agent Kuminga has a clear purpose - to set a salary amount that is convenient for operating when the trading window opens in January;

The Lakers, who are transitioning to the Doncic era, still have several first-round pick chips that can make the deal, and James's upcoming contract has added variables;

As for the Cavaliers' situation, frustration and urgency may lead to change. If management is worried that their high-value core foursome will still not be able to make a breakthrough in the playoffs, they may decide to trade one of them to change the lineup."