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NBA Trade Rumors: 5 deals LA Lakers could make with their 1st round picks

By Michael Saenz

Los Angeles Lakers Russell Westbrook (Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports)
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A blockbuster three-teamer for the Lakers

I could not complete this list without a confusing three-team trade idea, so here it is. In this idea, the Lakers drag in the New York Knicks and Utah Jazz to try and make something out of nothing. The core of this deal revolves around the Lakers and Jazz.

Los Angeles gets Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson, two players that will bolster their backcourt for the stretch run. The Lakers send Russell Westbrook’s contract to the Jazz along with their 2026 first-round pick.

Oh, and the Knicks get Lauri Markkanen in exchange for a first-round pick to make this deal work for all parties involved.

I’m not sure how improved this would actually make the Lakers but if they’re only willing to trade one of their first-round picks away, perhaps this is a move that they would consider making.

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