Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Tim Hardaway Jr., F Davis Bertans, F/C Maxi Kleber, G Jaden Hardy, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 10 – DAL), 2027 First-Round Pick (DAL), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – DAL), 2030 First-Round Pick (Swap – DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: G/F LeBron James
On the other hand, this is the NBA. Is anything unrealistic?
These days, players can force issues. It certainly feels like star players generally end up where they want to be. How does that happen?
Well, let’s say James requested a trade this summer. Now, let’s imagine he presents the Lakers with a list of teams he’s willing to go do. What if there’s only one team on that list?
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That won’t guarantee anything, of course. Another team with a better offer could simply step in and trade for James anyway.
With that said, they’ll be apprehensive to do so if James is dead set on joining Dallas.
Should the Lakers grant him his wish?
