Darvin Ham, the head coach of the Lakers, took a risk by moving LeBron James to point guard. However, the team needs a top-tier point guard or a player who can have an instant impact due to a recent run of subpar performances, highlighted by a 2-8 record in their last 10 games.
The Lakers need to rebalance and bolster their roster, which means they need to find a seasoned floor general. The trade scenarios that could bring a dynamic point guard to the Los Angeles Lakers and improve their performance and reignite their championship aspirations are explored in the following.
This article by Ishaan Bhattacharya illustrates how the Lakers would plan a significant action to bring Kyrie Irving and LeBron James back to California as part of this fictitious blockbuster trade. Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris will join the Lakers, while Pascal Siakam and Gary Trent Jr. will go to the Mavericks. D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Richaun Holmes, Max Christie, and a 2027 first-round pick will go to the Raptors.
Irving has dominated the Mavericks’ statistics this season, averaging an amazing 22.8 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.5 rebounds. Trent Jr. provides 11.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists to offset the Mavericks, while Pascal Siakam leads the Raptors with impressive stats of 22.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in 34 games.
The Lakers believed that adding Irving would provide LeBron James with a dynamic playmaker. The two have already shown off their chemistry by working together to win an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron’s playmaking and Irving’s scoring prowess could make for a potent backcourt.
However, D’Angelo Russell, who has consistently contributed with 14.8 points and 6.1 assists, would be leaving the Lakers.
