Washington Wizards Receive: G Patrick Beverley, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL) 

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F Kyle Kuzma 

With that said, sometimes, teams love reuniting with their former players. 

There are obvious benefits to doing so. Depending on how long ago they played for them, a former player has a lot of valuable corporate knowledge.

They know how to play with the star player and they know the coach’s system. 

Still, there are less obvious benefits as well. They’re already comfortable on the home floor. They know the community, and how to deal with the local press. They don’t need to act like they’ve been there before – they have. 

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Finally, the fans love it too. Doesn’t everyone love nostalgia? Seeing a player in the uniform they used to wear is just satisfying. 

Are those enough reasons for the Lakers to acquire Kuzma?