The Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs share some similarities. They each failed to make the playoffs in the 2021-22 NBA season and could benefit from pursuing short-term success.
LeBron James and Gregg Popovich each are approaching the end of their respective careers. There isn’t time to waste by not pursuing winning with bold roster moves.
One of the limitations the Spurs face is a lack of starpower. Dejounte Murray emerged as an All-Star this season with averages of 21.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 9.2 assists. With a dynamic frontcourt partner, he could lead San Antonio back to playoff contention.
The Lakers are limited in what they can do to make substantial changes to their roster around James without parting with Anthony Davis. They moved a lot of pieces to acquire Russell Westbrook and now he doesn’t have much for trade value if any at all.
LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: 1 Bold Trade For San Antonio Spurs To Offer For Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis
By trading Davis, the Lakers would be giving their pairing of LeBron James and Russell Westbrook a chance by surrounding them with better role players. If that doesn’t work, Los Angeles can attempt to recruit a star player next offseason to join them.
Here is an NBA trade scenario that would send Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers to the San Antonio Spurs.
