Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

There are many similarities between Irving and Conley – and many differences. 

They’re both point guards in contract years. Those are the similarities. On the other hand, where Irving is unreliable and volatile, Conley is a consummate professional. 

He’s also a floor-spacing guard who can set up teammates for easy baskets. The on-court fit with LeBron James here is pristine – Conley will make the Lakers a better team. 

So will Malik Beasley. He’s a strong movement shooter and a superb athlete who can contribute in transition.

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Meanwhile, Vanderbilt is a hyper-athletic combo big who provides stellar defense and some solid playmaking. All told, this package should certainly be enough for the Lakers. 

Are the Jazz getting enough back to surrender it?