This Kings-Hornets-Lakers Trade Features Harrison Barnes

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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal

Yup! By now, you’re surely familiar with the Lakers’ hardships in 2021-22. Russell Westbrook has proven to be a poor fit alongside LeBron James. Some observers predicted it would be from the moment the Lakers landed Westbrook. 

You don’t need to be Gregg Popovich to see why, either. Westbrook is a bad shooter, and James is one of the best on-ball playmakers in NBA history. He needs to be surrounded by shooters. Following this deal, he would be. 

Granted, Oubre Jr. isn’t a knock-down floor spacer. Still, he’s an athletic wing, a willing cutter, and a good transition target for James. He’ll still provide more off-ball value than Westbrook.

Otherwise, Barnes and Davis are exactly the types of players James is best suited to play with. 

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The Lakers need to be targeting exactly those types of players. After all, if they land in the lottery this season, it’ll be the New Orleans Pelicans crossing their fingers for their pick to convey first overall. 

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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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