Timberwolves get Russ on a one year lease, but with that comes tons of draft capital… and that 2025 1st rounder could be GOLD. 47M expiring contract, and you give him a chance to actually run the show and get Edwards & Towns involved. It’s actually a good fit basketball wise.

Lakers improve their guard position, because D-Lo can thrive next to LeBron and get easy threes - Pat Bev brings the heat and tenacity. Lakers are in severe win now mode, so they give up a ton of draft capital to try and maximize LeBrons last couple years.