Blockbuster Trade Los Angeles Lakers Must Pursue

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F Jerami Grant

Detroit Pistons Receive: F Talen Horton-Tucker, G Kendrick Nunn, G Kent Bazemore, 2025 First-Round Pick

There are probably people who want to see the Los Angeles Lakers trade away Russell Westbrook ahead of the deadline. Parting with him would likely result in their depth being restored as at least two or three players would be coming back to Los Angeles.

However, finding a trade partner for Westbrook is not easy. There aren’t many teams with a contract that can match his and the teams that possess that don’t need the veteran point guard.

As a result, the Lakers are likely stuck with Westbrook until the offseason. They should instead turn their attention to Detroit Pistons forward, Jerami Grant.

Jerami Grant is one of the more popular names on the trade market, which could be an issue for the Lakers. If the bidding gets too high, they will struggle to put together a package as enticing as other teams are capable of.

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This trade package is about the best the Lakers can offer for anyone. Talen Horton-Tucker is a 21-year old oozing with potential. Kendrick Nunn’s contract is needed to help match salary.

Still a little bit short of being within the league’s parameters for salary, at least one player on a veteran’s minimum deal needs to be included, so it is Kent Bazemore on the way to the Motor City.

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This isn’t a bad deal for the Pistons, as they get a young player in Horton-Tucker that fits their timeline and a future first-round pick. How does this deal work for the Lakers? Let’s take a look at why they would pursue it.