Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

Unlike the Pacers, the Lakers can’t afford to think about the future. 

Not with LeBron James playing as well as he has in 2022-23. The Lakers can’t afford to waste another year of his prime. This deal should help them avoid doing so. 

Specifically, it helps them add the spacing they desperately need. Buddy Hield is among the best shooters in the NBA – he’ll be a perfect compliment to James. 

Still, Turner is the big prize here. Big men who protect the rim and space the floor like him are exceedingly rare.

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Sure, the Lakers run the same risk of losing him for nothing – again, they can’t afford to think about the future. 

They’ve got to do what they’ve got to do.