The Trade:

Lakers get: Darius Garland

Cavaliers get: Dlo, Rui, Christian Wood, 2025 SRP via LAC, 2031 FRP top 10 protected

Why the Lakers Do This:

LeBron and Anthony Davis aren’t getting any younger. After James’ extension, you have to go all in if you’re Rob Pelinka. They have 2 more years until they have to change a lot, and this Darius Garland trade, which focuses on fit, aims to give them a final shot at a ring

Why the Cavs Do This:

Darius Garland was… disappointing, to say the least, last season. With this trade, they acquire picks they can possibly flip, an improvement at the 3, and a replacement PG.