2 Dream Team Targets For Los Angeles Lakers To Monitor

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Julius Randle

The 2021-22 season was not kind to the league’s biggest markets. The New York Knicks were practically as disappointing as the Lakers.

Much of that was due to Julius Randle’s underwhelming season. After winning the Most Improved Player award in 2020-21, Randle regressed mightily. Of course, that begs the question:

Why would the Lakers be interested in him?

Well, beggars can’t be choosers, and the Lakers should be begging for help. Meanwhile, there’s no reason to assume Randle’s 2021-22 is going to be a benchmark for the rest of his career.

Notably, his three-point percentage between the last two seasons dipped from 41.1% to 30.8%.

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If Julius Randle can even split the difference, he could be an ideal fit alongside James: a floor-spacer who the offense can run through when he takes a breather. Given the state of the Lakers, it’s absolutely worth the gamble.

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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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