Life is a challenge. We’re all faced with problems, and sometimes, there doesn’t appear to be a solution to them. On the other hand, sometimes the solution was staring you in the face all along. Sometimes, the NBA is similar.

Imagine you own a business. Meanwhile, you’re getting old – it’s about time to retire. Unfortunately, you don’t want the business to die, and you can’t find anyone to take it from you. Suddenly, your daughter informs you that she’s always wanted to inherit the business. Problem solved! 

A team can have a glaring, obvious problem, but they don’t know how to solve it. If they’re lucky, the solution has been in front of them all along. 

The Lakers have got their share of problems. Many of them relate to Russell Westbrook. Unfortunately, the former MVP had a hard time finding his footing playing alongside LeBron James in 2021-22. 

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Perhaps the best solution to that problem has been obvious for a while.

Here’s a deal that has the Lakers finally taking advantage of it by landing Gordon Hayward.