3 Trades Lakers Should Target To Get LeBron James Help

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Charlotte Hornets Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F Gordon Hayward, G Terry Rozier

This is a popular trade suggestion at the moment. Like many popular trade suggestions, there’s a reason for that:

It just makes sense.

The Hornets need to clear cap space, and they need to do it soon. Miles Bridges hits Restricted Free Agency this summer, and LaMelo Ball will be due for an extension on his rookie contract shortly after.

This deal finds them moving two long-term contracts for an expiring one and gaining a first-round pick in the process. It may not galvanize the fanbase, but it is smart team management.

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Meanwhile, this one would be a no-brainer for the Lakers. Adding Hayward and Rozier instantly makes them a deeper and better-fitting team. If Anthony Davis returns to form, it could even make them a championship-caliber one.

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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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