Ideal Lakers Offseason with Lebron taking a paycut to open up NTMLE and BAE
Lakers:
These trades serve to address the Laker's lack of centre play and size issue. FA signings serve to address Laker's lack of depth + perimeter defense, with Levert and NAW able to slot in as contributing 3+D wings. Coffey signs on a 1 year prove it deal. Lakers take a flyer on Ziaire Williams.
Brooklyn:
Brooklyn get a first round pick in exchange for Claxton, take on expirings + Vanderbilt, get off Claxton's big money for future seasons.
Magic:
Receive a long term shooter on a rookie deal. Milton's contract is non-guaranteed.
Starting Lineup:
PG: Luka Dončić
SG: Austin Reaves
SF: Rui Hachimura
PF: Lebron James
C: Nic Claxton
Bench:
PG: Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SG: Caris Levert
SF:Amir Coffey
PF: Dorian Finney-Smith
C: Goga Bitadze
Reserves: G: Bronny James
G: Jordan Goodwin
F:Ziaire Williams
C: Pick #55
NAW could potentially start ahead of Reaves with AR in the 6th man role.
Puts Lakers a couple million below first apron (hard capped at the apron).
Thoughts?