Lakers Land Suns’ Chris Paul In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

The Lakers may be weary of this deal. They’re already old, and they’re getting older. 

Frankly, it could be a disaster. If Paul appears to be entirely gassed next season, and James starts to age, they could be in for a long year. If Anthony Davis gets hurt, it could be even longer. 

Sure. If, if, and if. The Lakers are light on assets. They don’t have an easy avenue towards meaningful change if they’re going to keep Anthony Davis. 

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Why not take a risk? Again – James and Paul are two of the brightest basketball minds in NBA history.

They have a relationship. If this pans out, it could greatly improve their ceiling in 2023-24. 

What does this deal do for the Suns? 

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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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