3 Crazy Trade Ideas Involving Lakers’ LeBron James

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Trade Rumors
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Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns, NBA Trade Rumors
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Los Angeles Lakers Receive: C Deandre Ayton, F Jae Crowder, 2024 First-Round Pick (Top 5 Protected – PHO)
Phoenix Suns Receive: F LeBron James

By all accounts, Deandre Ayton looks due to depart from the Phoenix Suns. He’s said to feel underappreciated. Having logged just 17 minutes in a deciding Game 7 against the Dallas Mavericks, it’s hard to blame him.

Could he be the next great Los Angeles Lakers big man?

Again, probably not. All of these scenarios are unlikely. Regardless, they’re justifiable. The Lakers are swapping a 37-year-old former number one pick for a 23-year-old one.

There’s an obvious advantage in that. Of course, the former is a candidate for “best player of all time”, while the latter is the subject of debate about extending max contracts to centers.

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Nonetheless, if the Lakers were intent on trading James, he may welcome this trade. Retiring in sunny Phoenix alongside his close friend Chris Paul on the Suns sounds like a pretty good way to close out his career.

Who knows? It might land him another NBA championship as well.

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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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