With the trade deadline just a month away, we’re taking the next few weeks to break down trade targets at every position for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Last week we toyed with the idea of D’Angelo Russell moving to shooting guard for fun. However, my belief is that Russell is indeed still the go-to option at point guard for the Lakers going forward.
With that being said, the Lakers still don’t have a plan for what they’re going to do at shooting guard, or at least not a plan that has been made clear.
Are they going to pay Nick Young this upcoming summer? Do they move Jordan Clarkson back to the starting lineup? Are they hoping they can retain their top-three pick and draft a star shooting guard? Is Kobe coming out of retirement to lead the Lakers back to the promised land? We don’t know.
One option they do have is the trade market. The Lakers have a few pieces on the roster they can flip for assets, or what we’re hoping for in this scenario, young guards.
Around this time of the season, teams–including the Lakers–have to decide whether they value team building or deep playoff runs. Those that prefer the latter will have to make moves at the deadline, and capable players like Lou Williams and Nick Young should be attainable for the right price.
What the Lakers can actually get in return is up for debate, but we’re going to look at some players the Purple and Gold can target at shooting guard before the trade deadline on Feb. 23.