Lakers Land Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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The Los Angeles Lakers could clearly benefit from undergoing some major changes ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. They have LeBron James and a whole lot of questions outside of him.

In the NBA, market size counts. Nobody should be shocked when the league’s brightest stars opt to play under the league’s brightest lights.

With that in mind, it sometimes feels almost impossible that teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets could fail. With so many built-in advantages, how could either lose?

Yet, both squads lost in 2021-22 – frequently. The Lakers were especially disappointing. A 33-win season from a team featuring two former MVPs and Anthony Davis is unacceptable by any standard.

At the same time, the Nets only fared marginally better. True, they did make the playoffs – only to earn the honor of getting swept by the Boston Celtics in the opening round.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Kevin Durant, Los Angeles Lakers & Brooklyn Nets Updates

Prior to the start of 2021-22, many had these two pegged for a Finals showdown. It didn’t even come remotely close to happening.

Now, each side could stand to make major changes. Could they help each other do so?

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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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