Fred has frankly been disappointed this year, and it hurts to imagine a team without him; but he has to go.

So why not blow it up for a year

Raptors:

• Expiring contract in Russ -> could be a good bench player for us

• Young player in Max

• Two valuable Frp's

• Cap space for upcoming free agency -> sign a good bench and resign GTJR

Lakers:

• All-Star Caliber player -> what they have been looking for

• Gets an incredible shooter, ball handler and defender in FVV

• Thad and Chris are two key role players and fill their void in bigs

This trade would push the lakers into win-now mode, and with the flexibility, they still would have in cap, they can continue building around Lebron.

Fair Trade?