This Lakers-Timberwolves Trade Features Malik Beasley To LA

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Malik Beasley
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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal

We already mentioned the Los Angeles Lakers’ desperate need for spacing. Beasley provides it in spaces.

Last year, he shot 37.7% on 8.1 three-point attempts per game. That’s a solid mark, especially given the volume. Still, it’s below his 38.6% career average.

Beasley is a shooter. In fact, he isn’t much else. Still, for a Lakers team that’s desperate for shooting, he doesn’t need to be.

That holds especially true if the Lakers retain Russell Westbrook. Some may suggest that they’ll be hoping not to. As true as that may be, it’s hard to imagine the divisive point guard will have a lot of value on the open market this summer.

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If the Lakers are forced to keep him, they might as well maximize his effectiveness. Acquiring Beasley is a great step towards doing so. The Lakers will hope he takes them a step closer to relevancy 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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