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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 reasons to trade for Buddy Hield

By Jonathan Kiernan

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Kent Bazemore #26 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a fast break basket by Buddy Hield #24 during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center on February 20, 2020 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Kent Bazemore #26 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a fast break basket by Buddy Hield #24 during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center on February 20, 2020 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /
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Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

The trade that could land Buddy Hield on the Los Angeles Lakers:

The Sacramento Kings add depth to an injury-plagued roster.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, while not the same scorer as Hield, offers significantly better defense and when in form, is an extremely solid 3-point shooter. KCP is a complementary piece that isn’t going to impede on the main players getting their shots off. He is more than happy to spot up in the corner and make wide-open shots while also hustling in transition.

Kyle Kuzma offers excellent insurance for the Sacramento Kings with PF/C Marvin Bagley III succumbing to numerous injuries during his young NBA career.

Bagley is without a doubt an exciting player for the future, he has been very unlucky with injuries to begin his career. It makes sense for the Kings to bring in additional help.

Adding Kyle Kuzma to the roster allows for Bagley to heal up properly and not rush back.

In Kuzma, the Kings get a young player who still has untapped potential who simply needs a change of scenery. Kuzma who won a championship with the Lakers last season is considered to be a tireless worker and a great teammate.

Kuz gives the Kings a player who has no problem starting or coming off the bench and being equally effective. This is ideal for when Bagley comes back as Kyle will be sent to the bench and still be able to play at a high level.

His playoff experience, his floor spacing, his improved passing ability, and his defense to go along with position versatility give the Kings a useful player to have on the roster.

The 22nd overall pick is a throw-in which gives the Kings another swing at landing a player that might help their roster going forward. They could even use the pieces the Lakers have given them to move up in the draft.

They currently have the 9th pick in the draft, if they could trade 9,22 and a piece for say the 5th pick and land G League Ignite Small forward prospect Jonathan Kuminga who can be a useful piece for the Kings moving forward, adding to an already exciting young core that includes De’Aaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton and of cour Marvin Bagley III.

This trade would give the Kings experienced players and a young prospect on cheap contracts in the long term.

A win-win situation for the Kings and Lakers.

So after trading for Hield, what does Buddy Hield bring to Lakersnation?

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