This Lakers-Pacers Trade Features Russell Westbrook

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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal

Yes. A thousand times yes. 

The Lakers struggle with spacing. This is not complicated. Coaching staffs around the NBA will not read this article and seek out its author to join their staff. These problems are abundantly clear to even casual NBA fans. 

This deal solves all of them. Turner is one of the most reliable floor-spacing big men in the NBA. Moreover, his elite rim protection would allow Anthony Davis to stay at the 4 where he’s most comfortable. The idea of trying to score on a defense that features those two in the frontcourt ought to terrify opponents. 

Moreover, Buddy Hield is one of the league’s best shooters, period. He can launch off the catch or the dribble. Having him will optimize LeBron James’ playmaking, which frankly, is the opposite of what Westbrook does. 

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All told, it’s blindingly obvious that the Lakers should make this trade. Can we say the same for the Pacers? 

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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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