Problem with being deep in second apron is u cant aggregate contracts in a trade plus huge tax bill. Deandre hunters production this seasom hasnt been the best with his shot selection and lack of awareness defensively. Getting off 20 million dollars the following seasom would allow them to reduce tax bill while unlocking the ability to combine players in a trade

Nets take on his soon to be expiring contract in the hope of boosting his value and adding in theory a 3 and d forward while getting a possible decent swap

Lakers add a decent backup big and serviceable back up wing off bench while moving players who served no role in rotation