It is only natural that a team like the Los Angeles Lakers is going to be linked to many big deals. It is a franchise that has made big moves in recent years hoping to put together a winner and more could be coming – especially after the debacle that was the 2021-22 NBA season.
Los Angeles brought Russell Westbrook to town in order to build a big three. This is years after signing LeBron James in free agency and making a trade for Anthony Davis. The Lakers won a title down in the bubble in 2020 but have taken huge steps back since returning to California.
The Lakers have struggled with injuries over the previous two years. Last season, they finished as the seventh seed in the Western Conference and this led to acquiring Westbrook. This did not work and the Lakers missed the postseason altogether. Entering the offseason, the front office might be ready to reshape once again.
The Sacramento Kings could be in the same boat after missing the playoffs for the 16th consecutive season. The Kings sent away Buddy Hield at the trade deadline but made a splash by acquiring Domantas Sabonis.
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Now, there is an interesting duo with Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox. It will be interesting to see how the Kings decide to play this offseason around their new core. The Kings have a chance to make some more moves to sell off some pieces if they can find a trade partner.
Let’s look at a potential NBA trade scenario featuring Richaun Holmes sending him from the Sacramento Kings to the Los Angeles Lakers.
