This Lakers-Jazz Trade Features Mike Conley

Mike Conley, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, NBA Trade Rumors
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Mike Conley, Utah Jazz, NBA trade Rumors
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Utah Jazz Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Mike Conley, G Malik Beasley, F/C Kelly Olynyk 

In simpler terms, we’re saying that we expected the Jazz to tank, and so far, they haven’t. 

More broadly, many onlookers expected a lot of teams to tank this season. After all, the upcoming draft class is very exciting.

Victor Wembanyama is a generational prospect, and Scoot Henderson would have a chance to go first overall in most drafts. 

If the Jazz are hoping to land either, they’ll need to start losing games soon. Teams like the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and Detroit Pistons already have ample losses banked. Moreover, so do the Los Angeles Lakers. 

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Of course, if the Lakers land a top pick, they won’t reap the rewards. The pick will end up going to the New Orleans Pelicans. For that reason, tanking is not an option for this team in 2022-23. 

Does this deal help them avoid sending the Pelicans a lottery pick? 

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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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