The trade is possible starting January 14th.

The Grizzlies get rid of Ja and get Murray, who earns less, is less of a problem, and fits better into the team's system. They also get a second-round pick as a "bonus."

The Hornets get rid of Ball for Poole, who earns less and has a shorter contract and can be a spark off the bench, but it's mainly about the contract and getting rid of Ball. They also get a second-round pick as a "bonus."

The Lakers get the best of both worlds: T. Murphy and H. Jones, the type of players they need to surround Doncic.

L. Doncic/A. Reaves T. Murphy/M. Smart Rui Hachimura/J. LaRavia LeBron James/H. Jones Deandre Ayton/Jaxson Hayes

The Pelicans are going all in on this crazy attempt to compete with players who were deemed surplus to requirements but have All-Star potential. The team could look something like this:

L. Ball/Jeremiah Fears/Jose Alvarado Ja Morant/Jordan Hawkins S. Bey/D. Knecht Zion W./Derik Queen Derik Queen/Yves Missi/K. Looney

Besides, if this crazy plan works out for the Pelicans, they aren't losing anything of value and are getting a trade and a protected first-round pick.