Lakers Land Hawks’ De’Andre Hunter In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

Meanwhile, the Lakers have no worries about logjams. Their concerns have to do with the types of players they don’t have. 

Specifically, this team is lacking 3-and-D wings. With LeBron James on the roster, that’s a cardinal sin. This organization needs to surround the aging star with such players next season. 

With that in mind, Hunter is a reasonable acquisition. This is one of the best young 3-and-D wings in the NBA. That’s why the Lakers are paying a steep cost here. 

It’s a cost worth paying. This Lakers team still has a title window, but it’s rapidly closing.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: De’Andre Hunter, Atlanta Hawks & Los Angeles Lakers Updates

They need to make sure they’ve got the strongest roster they can around James next season. Preferably, it’s one without any logjams. 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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