This Jazz-Nets-Lakers Trade Features Seth Curry

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Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal 

The Lakers aren’t the only team with problems, and they aren’t the only team with spacing problems either. 

By now, the word is out on Ben Simmons. He can’t shoot threes, and he won’t. Sometimes, that reality clouds our judgement of him as a player. For all of his flaws, Simmons still brings a lot to the table. 

Realistically, he’s one of the best defensive players in the NBA, and one of its best passers, too. Simmons is a highly impactful player, but he’s best maximized with a floor-spacing big man. Unfortunately, the Nets, as currently constructed, don’t roster one. 

Kelly Olynyk would be a great addition in that regard. He doesn’t have to start: the Nets should prefer the more defensive-minded Nic Claxton in that capacity.

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Still, the Nets could stagger the minutes between their Big 3 of Simmons, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant to ensure that Simmons spends as much time on the floor as possible with Olynyk. The ability to pair the two should outweigh the cost of Curry, especially with the similar Joe Harris back in the fold. 

Is Curry worth the cost the Lakers are paying here? 

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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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