Why This Trade Would Benefit The Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers were not shy about adding some big-name players in the offseason. It began when they made a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder to acquire Dennis Schroder. This improved the point guard position and they continue down low. Montrezl Harrell signed in free agency and has played well off the bench this season.
If the front office wants to continue to make moves to add pieces around LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Eric Gordon could be the veteran name coming to town. Kyle Kuzma has been inconsistent over the course of his career. He signed a three-year deal in the offseason but that does not mean that his spot is safe.
Eric Gordon is a proven commodity that has plenty of experience playing with other stars and in the postseason. This will get the Lakers a starting-caliber wing which would directly improve the depth immediately.
The Lakers have the best duo in the league and that has been visible for two years now. The front office showed that they are still interested in getting better and that is exactly what they could do at the NBA trade deadline in a deal such as this one.
