Los Angeles Lakers Land Myles Turner

Indiana Pacers Receive: G Patrick Beverley, G Kendrick Nunn, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL) 

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: C Myles Turner 

Myles Turner to the Los Angeles Lakers trades are nothing new. On the other hand, they usually involve more moving pieces. 

Specifically, they typically have Buddy Hield joining Turner in Hollywood, with Westbrook and another first-round pick heading to the Indiana Pacers. This deal may actually be better for the Lakers. 

Firstly, and most obviously, they don’t have to part with the additional first-round pick. For a team with such an unclear future, that’s a significant advantage. 

Secondly, Turner is precisely the type of stretch big man who mitigates Westbrook’s shooting limitations. He should maximize the veteran point guard on offense, and defensively, he ought to be a potent pairing with Anthony Davis. 

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On the other hand, the Lakers may be in the market for pure star power. If so, they ought to look at this next deal.