Los Angeles Lakers Land Markelle Fultz In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

To be sure, there’s a lot of risk for the Lakers here. Isaac is known to find himself injured, and Fultz hasn’t been an ironman in his NBA career either. 

On the other hand, what exactly do the Lakers have to lose? 

Their 2021-22 season was perhaps the most disappointing in the team’s rich history. The Lakers cannot risk repeating a 33-win season. This trade may be risky, but it should have enough upside to entice the Lakers to take the risk. 

After all, when we have seen Isaac healthy, he’s been outstanding. With his combination of length, mobility and instincts, he’s a surefire Defensive Player of the Year candidate when healthy.

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Meanwhile, Fultz is a heady playmaking guard who can relieve James of some ball-handling duties. He’s not an elite floor-spacer, but he’s at least more reliable than Westbrook. 

Furthermore, unlike Westbrook, Fultz is at an age where he might show improvement. Perhaps there could be advantages in contending teams acquiring young players after all. 

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James Piercey

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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