The Lakers make solid improvements with this move, adding depth, defense, and experience across multiple positions. The new pieces give them more balance on both ends of the floor, boost their bench production, and bring a stronger interior presence to support the core led by LeBron and Luka.

Lakers rotation:

PG: Luka Doncic SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope SF: LeBron James PF: John Collins C: Goga Bitadze

Bench: PG: Jordan Clarkson SG: Nickeil Alexander-Walker SF: KJ Martin PF: Dorian Finney-Smith C: Steven Adams

For the Jazz, this trade is about retooling with depth and flexibility. They get solid rotation players like Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt, plus Gabe Vincent and Shake Milton as potential contributors or future trade chips. The added pick swap and second-rounder give them future value, while moving off Collins and Clarkson clears up cap space and playing time for their younger core.

For the Magic, it's a move to add more scoring and shot creation. Austin Reaves fits their timeline and can play on or off the ball, Knecht gives them a promising rookie scorer, and Kleber provides veteran shooting and size. They give up role players who were likely expendable, and the pick swap going to Utah isn't a major loss if they continue to rise in the East.