Lakers Land 2 Key Pacers Starters In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal

Don’t look now, but if the Lakers made this deal, they could be competitive in 2022-23: Like, a historic increase in win percentage competitive.

Imagine a starting lineup of Beverley, Buddy Hield, James, Anthony Davis, and Myles Turner. The floor balance is enough to make a hoops purist’s heart melt. With good health, this could be basketball perfection.

The Lakers’ offense would run mostly through James and Davis. For those with short memories, that’s exactly what it did when the Lakers won the 2019-20 NBA championship.

Between Beverley, Hield, and Turner, every player surrounding the star duo is a strong-to-elite floor spacer. Meanwhile, both Turner and Beverley are among their position’s best on the defensive end as well.

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Realistically, the Lakers’ title odds will mostly hinge on Anthony Davis’ health following this trade. Here’s the rub – they already did. Maximizing the roster around him and James is their ticket to success. If it comes at the cost of a pair of first-round picks, 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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