Los Angeles Lakers Land Jae Crowder In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

It would be hard to make a case against this deal for the Lakers. 

We all saw how their 2021-22 season went. Frankly, it was dreadful. Westbrook’s inability to fit alongside LeBron James was well-documented. This deal brings in some veterans that will compliment the Lakers’ franchise player. 

Crowder is the headline here. As we mentioned, he’s a strong 3-and-D wing. On the other hand, Conley could prove just as valuable. He’s one of the best floor-spacing guards in the entire NBA.

Shamet is mostly here to make the money work, but perhaps he could earn a spot in the Lakers’ rotation as well. 

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For what it’s worth, the Lakers have to do something. James is still an elite player, but he’s 37 – any year could be the first where he no longer resembles himself.

If the Lakers have an opportunity to improve the team around him, they have to take it: After all, opportunity is not a lengthy visitor. 

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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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