The 1st will be protected…

Lakers get some serious bench help, Bulls, get something for Zo. Wizards take a gamble on JHS for the low…

Do the Nets actually want to pay Cam? + he hurt……

Trade 1: Lakers & Bulls

Lakers: Add Lonzo Ball’s elite playmaking and perimeter defense. Low-cost gamble on his recovery, giving up expendable assets.

Bulls: Gain depth with Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt. Acquire a 2025 second-round pick. Move on from Lonzo’s injury uncertainty.

Trade 2: Lakers & Jazz

Lakers: Secure Walker Kessler, a young, elite rim protector. Address a key need to maximize their championship window.

Jazz: Add JHS as a promising guard for their rebuild. Gain a 2029 unprotected first-round pick. Increase flexibility with an unprotected 2027 Lakers pick….

• Jordan Clarkson seems like a more realistic trade target than Collin Sexton due to financial constraints—unless Utah is willing to take back Jarred Vanderbilt’s contract as part of the deal.

• Ultimately, Walker Kessler remains the Lakers’ primary target in any potential deal….

Why the Lakers Would Do the Trade

Cameron Johnson’s Fit: Elite shooting and defense make him a seamless complement to the Lakers’ stars. Day’Ron Sharpe’s Role: Adds youth, size, and rebounding depth, addressing key needs. Win-Now Move: Proven contributors boost title chances at the cost of future assets.

Why the Nets Would Do the Trade

Draft Capital: Two firsts (2029 unprotected, 2031 top-8 protected) and a 2025 second strengthen the Nets’ rebuild. Hachimura’s Upside: A young forward primed for growth in a bigger role. Hood-Schifino’s Potential: A promising guard for the future core. Vincent’s Value: Salary filler who could be flipped or used short-term….