Lakers Rumors: NBA Insider Proposes Blockbuster Win-Now Trade for LA
The Lakers are 13-20 and the 13th seed in the West. They are looking for a win-now move for LeBron James. Anthony Davis is out indefinitely.
Bleacher Report proposes a win-now trade for the Lakers. They would get Chris Boucher, Gary Trent Jr. and Fred VanVleet in return. The Lakers would also get their future first-round picks. The Pelicans currently own the right to swap with the LA this season. It would be a good move for LeBron James. He is nearing the end of his career. LA would lose Max Christie, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Russell Westbrook and two first round picks in 2027 and 2029. Los Angeles would gain three rotational players in Chris Bouchard, Fred Vaneleth and Gary Triton Jr., who would play next to LeBron and AD.
Lakers Rumors: NBA Insider Proposes Blockbuster Win-Now Trade for LA. Los Angeles Lakers Receive Chris Boucher, Gary Trent Jr., Fred VanVleet, Max Christie, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Russell Westbrook, 2026 first-round pick swap, 2027 first round pick (unprotected), 2028 first pick trade, and 2029 first draft pick.
