Would this trade make sense for the Los Angeles Lakers?
There are some tough decisions that need to be sorted out for the Los Angeles Lakers. Posting a losing record entering the Christmas Day slate is just not going to cut it for a hopeful title contender.
The core nucleus of LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis needs some better pieces in the supporting cast. Could Bryn Forbes be a potential answer?
It can be a real feast or famine for Forbes. He’s capable of scoring over 20 points in a big game randomly, or he may not score a single point in a little over 10 minutes. He had some key performances for the Milwaukee Bucks in last season’s NBA Finals run.
The Lakers have to be careful about trading away yet another first-round pick in a deal given how much they’ve already moved in other deals to land their superstars. Would it really be worth it to give up a future first-round pick for a player averaging 8.1 points per game this season?
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The idea behind trading for Forbes makes a lot of sense, but there may be better options out there for Los Angeles to pursue. It’s an intriguing thought, nevertheless. However, time is running out to win with the timeline both LeBron James and Russell Westbrook are on…
