Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers don’t have a specific need for a Terry Rozier type. They need talent, period. After one of the most disappointing NBA seasons in recent memory, they can’t spare any expenses in improving this team ahead of 2022-23.

They may have a realistic shot at landing Rozier. Again, the Hornets need to clear long-term cap space. With three years remaining on Rozier’s deal, they may be willing to part with him in exchange for Russell Westbrook’s expiring pact and a first-round pick.

If they were, it would greatly benefit the Lakers. Rozier is by far a more suitable fit to play alongside LeBron James. Basically, it boils down to the fact that Rozier can shoot.

Who’d have thought that would be significant in basketball?

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The Lakers are an organization that’s accustomed to landing big fish. They may have been hoping for a more substantial acquisition than Rozier this summer. If, as appears likely, one isn’t in the cards, trading for him should still make them better next season.