Why LA does this: With LeBron’s retirement looming it’s understandable to try and pair Luka with a long term co-star. Not a lot of stars may be available to the Lakers given their less impressive assets and unimpressive draft capital compared to other teams but say LaVar and the Lakers get back on good terms and LaMelo demands a trade home this could be the trade package to get it done.

Post-Trade Lineup: Ball, Doncic, Finney-Smith, James, Lopez

Why Charlotte does this: Assuming the Hornets GM is just as naive as Nico they decide to ditch LaMelo due to his unconventional fit and injury woes and would rather build around Miller by adding young pieces like AR15 and Knecht4 plus an experienced locker room vet in Rui.

Post-Trade Lineup: Reaves, Edgecombe, Miller, Bridges, Williams