Brooklyn trades valuable players for young players with a future. With the 4th pick, they select VJ Edgecombe, who could be the future of the franchise, and with the 19th pick, they can select reigning NCAA MVP Walter Clayton Jr. And they can start the season with a starting lineup that includes VJ Edgecombe, W.C. Jr., Salaun, and M. Williams. A starting lineup with a lot of future.

Charlotte becomes a playoff team, potentially fielding a starting lineup like:

Lamelo-Cam Thomas-Cam Johnson-Brandon Miller-Claxton

And they can get Maluach or Queen with the 8th pick as a center for the future.

And the Lakers get the center they need: a starting wing defender in Bridges and a backup in Josh Green.

Plus, with the 26th pick, they can select Maxime Raynaud as a backup center.