Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Clint Capela

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F John Collins, G Terry Rozier

Atlanta Hawks Receive: C/F Anthony Davis

Here, the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks take advantage of the Charlotte Hornets’ dire need for a center to make a deal that suits them both better.

That’s not to say it doesn’t suit the Hornets. Capela would be a perfect addition to this squad. He’s got ample experience as a pick-and-roll finisher alongside an elite playmaker. He’ll form one of the league’s most devastating one-two punches with LaMelo Ball.

Meanwhile, this is likely the best package the Lakers are receiving in this article. They may not be getting the same depth, but Rozier is the best offensive player we’ve got joining them here. His play will likely be enhanced by the presence of LeBron James.

The Lakers say that Anthony Davis is untouchable this summer. That may be. If he regains his prior form, none of these trades would end up looking wise in hindsight. Of course, if he doesn’t, they all would.

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Moving him may just be their only realistic avenue to improvement: and if the Lakers need to do anything, it’s improve.