By spending LeBron’s last days with a roster that makes no sense, the Lakers have done a terrible job of getting ready for the end of his career. The front office in Los Angeles needs to seize the exceptional chance they have been given to acquire a superstar.
The Heat and Jimmy Butler appear to be moving closer to a deal. He is among the greatest postseason players in recent memory and faced LeBron in the NBA Finals. Butler is the ideal splash move for the Lakers if they want to make a short-term commitment and go all out.
Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka are untrustworthy, but this may be their only remaining choice.
Jimmy Butler is acquired by the Lakers in a blockbuster anticipated trade.
The Lakers would have to sacrifice depth in order to acquire a star, which would be a difficult move for them to accept. Butler isn’t the same player he was when he was 35. He is still a legitimate playoff performer, though, and he has the ability to lead the team to another championship before LeBron retires.
For a mediocre Miami team, he is averaging 18.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. Though the Lakers are struggling, opponents could be intimidated by a triumvirate of LeBron, Butler, and Anthony Davis.
One of the city’s most hated players is D’Angelo Russell. Although it would be painful to lose Austin Reaves, he is not so essential that he cannot be let go. Given this organization’s standing, it would be prudent to push all of their chips.
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