With the hypothetical of Lebron retiring/sitting out for a year then coming back so he can play with Bronny. The laker should see this team as no wear near a championship contender without him and pivot. This trade grabs the 3rd over all pick, Shaedon Sharpe, a 2026 and 2028 first which are picks after AD and Lillard have aged out. All the sudden the lakers are a fun young team full of potential which the fan base can get behind and group with. Max christie Shaedon Sharpe the 3rd & 17th pick to move forward and a Ton of cap space. Which they can use to over pay for professional/ veterans on short term deal to teach the young kids how to be professionals and then be able to move off them when its time for the young players to step up.

This give Portland the playoff center in AD that is so amazing on defense they need to cover up their small guard issues. AD and Grant make a good 4,5 combo to close out games. While AD and Nurkic both help cover the other weaknesses through out the regular season and beginning of games. Nurkic can play the 5 and fight with big centers and AD can Cover out to the out premier against small teams. The also are able to keep the 23nd pick and get some like Colby Jones or Kris Murray, who can come in help right away. Losing Sharpe hurts but he is years away for being a plus player in the playoffs and they keep Simons who ready to win now. If the are able to sign someone like Donte DiVincenzo. I think the become a top team in the west right away next year.