The Hypothetical Trade
Lakers Receive: Bradley Beal
Wizards Receive: Kyle Kuzma, Danny Green, Alex Caruso, Quinn Cook, First-Round Pick
While the Wizards may want more for Beal, this kind of trade could work. They would be getting some young pieces, a veteran, and a pick. Washington can’t be expecting too much more than that.
If the Lakers truly want to add a star like Beal, they will have to find cheap options in free agency to fill out their roster. Thankfully, being the defending NBA champions and being the Lakers will be a plus to help make that happen.
Let’s take a look at why each team should pull the trigger on this trade.