Trade Idea: Celtics - Lakers

[slightly biased bias fan]

Celtics: Reaves & Vanderbilt

Lakers: George & 2028 Clippers 1st round pick (protected)

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This could only happen as a mid-season or end of season trade.

If the Lakers struggle defensively with Doncic & Reaves as their star duo, this trade could help both teams.

Paul George offers better front court defence for the Lakers, is an elite catch & shooter 3 point scorer, and is an underrated passer. The idea would be that George opts-out of his player option and sign a much cheaper long term deal. This would then allow the Lakers to upgrade their roster via free agency in 2027.

The Celtics get a great secondary option that offers the team much needed extra playmaking to alleviate the pressure on Tatum & allow Derrick White to concentrate on his defensive role. Although Reaves contract would be more expensive than George going forward, his 2029 players-option is still 20 million dollars cheaper than Tatum.

[hardlyyardley]

Lakers would be crazy to do this

[Roy H.]

Lakers would be crazy to do this

Which once again reminds us how stupid the JB trade was, since this was essentially our return.