Investing is a responsible decision. At the same time, you need to keep some money in the bank. Suppose you’re broke. The bills are piling up, and the fridge is empty. What’s the sense of having a small fortune tied up in an investment? NBA teams need to make the same considerations.

Good teams invest in their present, and bad teams invest in their future. What about a bad team that’s supposed to be good? For example, look at the Los Angeles Lakers. This is a hyper-talented, veteran team – and yet, they’re 14-20.

Most could agree that the Lakers ought to invest in their present – but how big of an investment should they make? 

There would be a benefit to acquiring more help to pair with LeBron James to keep the team afloat while Anthony Davis recovers from injury.

Gary Trent Jr. stands out as a potential trade candidate with the Toronto Raptors needing to clear future draft assets.

Here’s a deal that has them making a relatively small one by acquiring Gary Trent Jr. of the Toronto Raptors.