Lakers Land Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma In Bold Trade Scenario

Kyle Kuzma, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, NBA Trade Rumors
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Kyle Kuzma, Washington Wizards, NBA Trade Rumors
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Washington Wizards Receive: C Mo Bamba, G/F Malik Beasley, 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL) 
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F Kyle Kuzma 

With that said, different NBA teams have different situations. With that in mind, they’ve got to make different decisions. 

The Wizards don’t exactly operate in a glamorous market. They don’t necessarily have access to the biggest stars. With that in mind, the decision to rebuild wouldn’t be taken lightly by them. 

On the other hand, let’s be honest: the Los Angeles Lakers can basically do whatever they want to do. Eventually, some superstar will decide that joining them will be good for their brand. 

It is what it is. The NBA has 30 teams. They can’t all play in L.A. In all reality, the Wizards need to base their decisions on factors besides their market size. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Kyle Kuzma, Los Angeles Lakers & Washington Wizards Updates

The Lakers are not utilizing Mo Bamba or Malik Beasley much, so using their flexible contracts for salary matching purposes to make this deal happen seems to be the best course of action.

Is this a good decision for them? 

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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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