Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

Trades that have the Lakers sending Westbrook, along with first-round picks to the Jazz for veterans have become commonplace. On the other hand, you don’t normally see the Pistons included. 

Realistically, that’s because acquiring Bogdanovic isn’t an obvious move for them (more on that later). On the other hand, if they were interested in the veteran wing, this arrangement makes sense for everyone – including the Lakers. 

Noel would probably start on this team from day one. Moreover, his strong defensive presence would allow the Lakers to keep Anthony Davis at the 4, where he prefers to operate.

All told, they’d make up one of the more imposing defensive frontcourts in the NBA. 

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Meanwhile, Burks is the type of 3-an-D wing with a pinch of playmaking all contending teams covet. Finally, enough ink has been spilled on Conley’s fit with the Lakers. His elite floor spacing would do wonders to open up the floor for an elite playmaker in James. 

Do the Jazz get enough back for him and Bogdanovic with this deal?