The Lakers need a lot more improvement to win and this trade gets them the assets.

Lakers - They get one of the best rim protectors and one of the best shooters in the league. They also get 2 rotational players. Getting rid of Russ

Pacers - Are able to tank and can get off the 2 contracts of TJ and Daniel, they also get two valuable frps

Even though TJ and Daniel have bad contracts the Lakers need whatever they can get

Fair trade?