How This Trade Impacts Los Angeles Lakers
There is likely a very minuscule chance that the Los Angeles Lakers make a big trade in season. If they do, it is more likely to involve Russell Westbrook instead of Anthony Davis. But, in this scenario, it is Davis on the move as Los Angeles looks to set itself up for the future.
As long as LeBron James is on the team, the Lakers will be looking to be competitive. While no one they are getting in return for Davis is at his level, they are acquiring numerous players that will strengthen the team as a whole.
Julius Randle, who was an All-Star and All-NBA performer just last season, steps right into the power forward role. He has taken a step back, but even with his regression, he is having a better shooting season than Davis is.
Mitchell Robinson is someone the Lakers had their eye on in the 2018 NBA Draft. He can replace a lot of the rim protection the team is losing with Davis and Dwight Howard. He could be the center of the future for the Lakers.
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Immanuel Quickley has outplayed his draft position after being selected No. 25 overall in 2020. He is a deadly shooter with improving playmaking. His defense is on the up and up as well and at the very least looks like a super sixth man.
Kevin Knox II provides solid depth as he has shown he can produce in a pinch. Given his 3-point shooting ability, he could find his way into the rotation for the Lakers.
The three first-round draft picks give Los Angeles plenty of options. They can use them to add more young talent to the roster. The picks can be used to bolster a trade package as well if a player becomes available that the Lakers want to trade for.
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A trade involving Davis is highly unlikely to occur, but this is the kind of package the Los Angeles Lakers would be looking for. They would remain competitive immediately, but also improve their long-term outlook in the process.
