Lakers really need to decide which direction they plan on going whether that’s to compete for a title or tank. Wasting these final productive years of Lebron isn’t acceptable. Crowder adds another wing to this roster to pair W Rui. Adding a two guys via buyout will be key for this group.

Suns finally part w Crowder and get a guy they’ve been targeting for a while in EG. They’re getting a much needed boost to increase the odds of a deep playoff run.

Houston just values the 1rp in this scenario