2 Trade Ideas To Send Derrick Rose To Los Angeles Lakers

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There’s no polite way to put this: the Los Angeles Lakers had a miserable 2021-22 NBA season.

Jeanie Buss knows it. The Lakers owner just went on record advocating change for the coming season. If we’re being honest, that change probably has to come at the point guard position.

Russell Westbrook has had a storied NBA career, but by 2022, it’s hard to say he can lead a time to victories. Furthermore, his fit alongside LeBron James as a ball-dominant star was always questionable.

Derrick Rose would make for a much tidier fit. The former MVP has lost a lot of athleticism over his injury-riddled career, but he’s transformed.

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He’s shot over 40% from downtown in his last two seasons. He is, unlike Westbrook, entirely functional without the ball in his hands.

Here are two trades that send the reinvented point guard to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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