3 Intriguing Moves For Los Angeles Lakers To Consider

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Trade Talen Horton-Tucker

The Los Angeles Lakers are light on returning young players with any trade value. If they have one, it’s Talen Horton-Tucker.

Granted, his value has probably depreciated over time. Shooting 26.9% from distance in 2021-22 will do that. On the other hand, Horton-Tucker is a 21-year-old with a unique wingspan and solid ball-handling abilities.

His value can’t be 0. Surely, some rebuilding team will have some interest in his services. Lakers fans should be realistic. Horton-Tucker is not netting them Myles Turner as they once dreamed. Still, Buddy Hield could be a realistic target (with additional salary matching).

Surely, the Magic would prefer to roster Horton-Tucker over the aging Terrance Ross. Making the money work for Eric Gordon is tougher, but with some creativity, the Rockets would surely be willing to part with their veteran guard/wing.

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There are plenty of hypotheticals to suggest. Any of them could land the Lakers are a more ready-made contributor. Ahead of a high-stakes 2022-23 season, that has to be their priority.

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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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