Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

Of course, in order to buy low, someone has to sell low. Typically, that’s not an ideal position to be in. 

On the other hand, these Lakers have problems. Anyone can agree that they have to do something. Even if Davis returns to his pre-injury form, this deal could benefit them. 

After all, improving the floor spacing around Russell Westbrook will be essential if they don’t intend on trading him. Provided Randle bounces back from a rough 2021-22 season, this deal helps them do that.

Meanwhile, they won’t be able tome Westbrook unless they part with some draft capital. On the flip side, this deal actually has the Lakers acquiring a first-round pick.

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Who knows how they’ll use it? With Davis off the books, and Westbrook expiring, the Lakers could have options next summer. Hypothetically, they could sign a free agent (Kyrie Irving, anyone?) and use their newfound draft capital to trade for another big-name player. 

At the end of the day, it’s all about the stars.