3 Intriguing Moves For Los Angeles Lakers To Consider

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Trade Russell Westbrook (With First-Round Picks Attached)

Captain Obvious reporting for duty here.

Sorry for the tired trope, but the notion that the Lakers should trade Russell Westbrook is not controversial. In fact, it’s beginning to approach consensus.

That doesn’t make it any less true. Some have seen the writing on the wall here since before it was erected. Even in his prime, Westbrook was a poor floor-spacer. Meanwhile, the formula for successfully building around LeBron James has always been well-documented. He can play with anyone, as long as they can shoot.

In 2021-22, Westbrook shot 29.8% from long range. That’s just a hair worse than his career 30.5% mark. On NBA standards, the man can’t shoot. For that reason, he can’t successfully play with LeBron James.

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You don’t need to be a basketball genius to figure this one out. If the Lakers are serious about improving ahead of 2022-23, they need to get off Westbrook. If they have to attach as much draft capital as the rules allow in order to do so, so be it.

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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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