Lakers Trade for Athletic Big Nic Claxton in Mega 3-Team Proposal
A new Lakers trade idea swaps three players for Bulls center Nic Claxton, giving JJ Redick an athletic big man to pair with Luka Doncic. The post Lakers Trade for Athletic Big Nic Claxton in Mega 3-Team Proposal appeared first on HEAVY.
The Los Angeles Lakers have proposed a blockbuster three-team trade that would send Chicago Bulls center Nic Claxton to Los Angeles. In return, the Lakers would acquire Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner, along with Jericho Sims and Jaden Hardy from the Bulls, and Isaac Okoro, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Dalton Knecht from Milwaukee.
The trade would reduce the Lakers' roster from 16 to 14 players, providing them with more flexibility. The Lakers need a reliable big man after JJ Redick and the injury-prone Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney combined last season to play just 26 games. Claxton is an athletic big who could thrive with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in pick-and-roll situations, and serve as a solid rim protector for Kessler.
The trade could also work well for the Bulls, who may be looking to rebuild around younger players like Jalen Smith and Caleb Wilson. Milwaukee, on the other hand, would be able to shed Myles Turner's massive four-year, $109M contract, freeing up cap space and providing more flexibility in their rebuilding process.
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