We are officially at that point where NBA trade rumors will start getting a little wild.
That is what is happening here in a surprising blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. If you are the Lakers, nothing should be impossible at this point.
The Lakers have been making big moves for years now. Since LeBron James came to town, they went into full win-now mode and picked up a championship in the NBA Bubble. Since then, the Lakers have taken steps back due to injuries and inconsistencies.
That reared its head this season as Russell Westbrook did not fit into the scheme like Los Angeles hoped. Anthony Davis struggled to remain on the floor consistently, which led to Los Angeles missing the postseason.
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On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors are fighting for a championship out of the Western Conference. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are back and healthy, which means the Warriors are threats again.
If Golden State comes up short this year, it will be interesting to see which direction to go in the offseason. Let’s look at one of the wildest offseason trades that we will see happen in years.