Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Terrence Ross, C Robin Lopez
Orlando Magic Receive: F Talen Horton-Tucker, G Kendrick Nunn, C DeAndre Jordan, 2023 Second-Round Pick
This trade would be all about the Los Angeles Lakers getting some extra depth and upgrading their center position.
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic would dump some veterans in exchange for a young player and a second-round pick.
Terrence Ross isn’t the most efficient scorer, but he can be an absolute flamethrower off the bench. This season, Ross is averaging 10.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while shooting 40.5 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from deep.
Talen Horton -Tucker has also struggled with efficiency this season, despite showing flashes of potential. The youngster is putting up 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while shooting 40.5 percent from the field and 24.8 percent from behind the arc.
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Robin Lopez is approaching the end of his career, but he’s still been a solid big man for the past couple of seasons. Considering the two guys LA has been rolling out at the center position, nabbing Lopez would help out a lot more than people might think at first glance.
Giving up Kendrick Nunn before he even plays a game in a Lakers uniform might be a tough pill to swallow, but LeBron James and company need help now. So why would both teams end up benefitting from a deal like this one?
