Washington Wizards Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL), 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Bradley Beal 

Recently, reports have circulated that the Lakers are interested in Beal. On a related note, we’re interested in a billion-dollar investment from Elon Musk. 

Actually, let us sleep on that one. 

Still, the Lakers’ interest in Bradley Beal shouldn’t surprise anyone. With their limited resources, why wouldn’t they? Beal is a relatively recent scoring champion. 

On the other hand, time can pass quickly in the National Basketball Association. Beal is no threat to lead the league in scoring right now.

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As a matter of fact, his play has quietly declined over the last couple of seasons. It’s possible that the Lakers could actually have an opportunity to land him now. 

Of course: his play is in decline. Should the Lakers really target him?