Let’s establish one thing before we go any further: the proposals in this article do not constitute predictions. It is highly unlikely that Damian Lillard will be a Los Angeles Laker next NBA season.
For starters, his Portland Trail Blazers look unlikely to move him. Most observers expect them to trade the seventh pick in the upcoming draft for a win-now veteran to provide Dame with support.
Furthermore, the Lakers aren’t in a great place to broker a deal for Lillard. They’re low on assets in terms of both tradeable contracts and draft capital.
In all likelihood, the marriage between Lillard and the Lakers isn’t meant to be.
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Nonetheless, unlikely is not impossible. With some creativity, the Lakers could make it happen. This is the NBA: as a rule, crazier things have always happened.
Without further comment, here are two crazy trades that send Damian Lillard to the Los Angeles Lakers.