Lakers Land Raptors’ Fred VanVleet In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal

For the Lakers, this is a little more complicated. They may or may not like this deal.

After all, they may be content with D’Angelo Russell. He’s been great since the Lakers acquired him. If they’re hesitant about pairing him with VanVleet, that’s valid.

On the other hand, perhaps they’ll see them as a viable pairing. VanVleet has more off-ball value, and Russell is a better passer. This could work.

In fact, pairing VanVleet’s shot creation could be amplified alongside LeBron James.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Fred VanVleet, Toronto Raptors & Los Angeles Lakers Updates

Given that Bamba has been out of the Lakers’ rotation anyway, this is an upgrade for the Lakers. It could even make them clear contenders.

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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