Toronto Raptors Receive: G Patrick Beverley, G/F Lonnie Walker IV, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F OG Anunoby
Frankly, it’s surprising that Anunoby hasn’t been linked to the Lakers.
After all, the Lakers have been linked to just about every other big-name trade target around the league.
Name the player, and if they’re in trade rumors, they’ve probably been photoshopped into a Lakers jersey.
At the same time, the Lakers may not make any big moves. This team is in a bit of a difficult position. They need to make improvements, but they’ve got precious few assets with which to do so.
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The picks they do have are highly valuable. They also happen to represent, in essence, the entirety of the Lakers’ future. If they move them, they’re making a strong all-in push on the present.
Should they make that push?