🔁 Final Revised Trade Proposal: 📤 Blazers send:

Robert Williams III (1 year, $13.3M)

📥 Blazers receive:

2026 First-Round Pick (Top-3 Protected)

Jarred Vanderbilt (defensive forward, salary matching)

Gabe Vincent (for salary matching)

💰 Why It Works Financially: Gabe Vincent ($11M) + Jarred Vanderbilt ($10.7M) = $21.7M, which covers Robert Williams' $13.3M.

The 2026 first-round pick is a protected pick but still a useful future asset for the Blazers' rebuild.

🧠 Why Each Side Might Do It: ✅ Lakers' Motivation: Robert Williams III adds much-needed defense, particularly rim protection, to pair with Anthony Davis.

Giving up Vanderbilt and Vincent helps balance the roster, but Williams fills a major hole for the Lakers as they make a playoff push.

✅ Blazers' Motivation: The 2026 first-round pick is a good asset for their rebuild, and the top-3 protection ensures it has some value if the Lakers don't do well.

Jarred Vanderbilt is a solid, versatile defender that fits the Blazers' rebuilding direction.

Gabe Vincent adds depth to their backcourt as they continue to develop younger players.