Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

Whether this is the best upgrade the Lakers could make or not is a matter of debate. Here’s what isn’t debatable – it’s one of them. 

In other words, this deal makes the team a whole lot better. Fred VanVleet is the highlight here. He’s a dynamic shot-creating guard who can make plays for himself and his teammates. He’ll keep the floor spaced for LeBron James too. 

On the other hand, Trent Jr. can also get his own bucket, and he’s also a floor spacer. All told, this deal gives the Lakers a significantly stronger guard rotation. 

Even Young counts as a valuable addition. Even at this stage of his career, he’s a versatile defender and a heady player.

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If the Lakers want to make a title run this year, they shouldn’t be afraid to part with this draft capital for this return. 

Should it be enough for the Raptors?