Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal

Compared to other hypotheticals floated around for Westbrook, this one likely has a higher ceiling and a lower floor than most.

They’d probably rather acquire Myles Turner and Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers. Furthermore, landing Mike Conley and Bojan Bogdanovic from the Utah Jazz may be more appealing as well. Supposing those deals fall short, this is an intriguing fallback option.

After all, Isaac has flashed tremendous potential when he has been healthy enough to hit the floor. His elite combination of length, athleticism, and instincts could have him in the running for Defensive Player of the Year on an annual basis.

Meanwhile, Harris and Ross are both sensible acquisitions for this club. Harris had a bounce-back year in 2021-22, re-establishing himself as one of the best 3-and-D guards in the NBA. Ross is a born scorer who can create his own shot – when he’s hot, he can do so at will.

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Neither is a star player. If Isaac gets injured again, this deal may not look great for the Lakers in hindsight. On the other hand, if they do feel like rolling the dice, it could look incredible.