sacramento kings Star Could Be Acquired by Los Angeles Lakers in a Bold Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers are now in a difficult predicament. By the time this year ends, LeBron James will be forty years old. 31-year-old Anthony Davis has a lengthy history of injuries. Their opportunity for the Championship is thus rapidly closing. Regretfully, the Lakers lack the roster necessary to seriously contend for the Championship. They will have to take action if they want LeBron to take home his fifth ring. Could a superstar player for the Miami Heat be the answer to Los Angeles’ current problems?
Jimmy Butler’s status as a Miami Heat player is uncertain. He did not receive a contract extension this offseason, and if he decides to exercise his player option, he will be free to sign with another team in the summer. Naturally, Butler’s possible future location has been discussed a lot. The 35-year-old has been connected to the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors. Might the Lakers also be involved?
In a GIVEMESPORT post, Svyatoslav Rovenchuk proposed a hypothetical deal in which D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025 Second-Round Pick via LAL, and 2025 Second-Round Pick via LA would be exchanged for Butler, Pelle Larsson, and Josh Richardson by the Lakers.
For the Lakers, it would be the ultimate win-now play. LeBron is 39, and Butler is 35. Richardson and Butler each have the potential to start for the Lakers. However, given their lack of summer activity, the Heat might already be working on Bam Adebayo time, so it would be a bit of a refresher for them.
