This Lakers-Mavericks Trade Pairs Russell Westbrook, Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook, Luka Doncic, NBA Trade Rumors
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Why The Dallas Mavericks Do The Deal

For Dallas, the question here isn’t “why”. More accurately, it’s “why not?”.

Westbrook may not be the obvious solution for this roster. At the same time, he could be an interesting one.

In all likelihood, Head Coach Jason Kidd would look to stagger Doncic and Westbrook to the fullest possible extent. That’s going to mean reduced minutes for Westbrook. Realistically, none of this works if he’s unwilling to make compromises.

If he is, it could. Westbrook could relieve Doncic of ball-handling duties when needed. In the minutes that they do co-exist, Doncic could finally show off some off-ball chops. If he has them, they could be a viable pairing in bursts.

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Meanwhile, they’re giving up a player they already advanced to the Conference Finals without in Hardaway Jr., and a player on an uncontroversially bad contract in Bertans. That’s a minimal price to pay. Is it enough for the Lakers to receive?

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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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