3 Anthony Davis trades the Lakers would actually say yes to

By Jason Reed | Nov 13, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 7: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches a shot drop during warmups before their game against the Utah Jazz at the Vivint Arena November 7, 2022 in Salt Lake City Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) /

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3. Lakers swap Anthony Davis for Damian Lillard

As it stands right now, it looks very unlikely that the Portland Trail Blazers would trade Damian Lillard. Lillard has been the face of the franchise and the Blazers have actually started off the season on a very strong note.

However, there absolutely is a future in which the Blazers start to regress and things get dicey with Lillard. The All-NBA guard flirted with a trade request in the past and as we see every few months in the NBA, there will be another unhappy superstar.

This isn’t a trade that would happen in-season for the Lakers. However, if things fall apart for Portland and Lillard wants out next summer then the Lakers seriously have to consider swapping Davis for him.

Dame and LeBron seem to have a great relationship and with his impact on the organization, Lillard could essentially force the Blazer’s hands to send him to Los Angeles. While Davis has injury concerns, it is hard to see the Blazers turning down a deal for a younger superstar.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Dave McMenamin (L) and Rob Pelinka attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on November 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Lakers could have had massive 2022 breakout star if not for Rob Pelinka

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most disappointing teams in the league this season and making matters worse is what LA could have had.

As good as AD is at his best, this season has shown that the team would be better with an elite perimeter guard next to LeBron James. With cap space in the summer, Rob Pelinka could then put the pieces together around Lillard and LeBron to try and get back to the NBA Finals.

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