The Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round exit last season wasn’t enough to trigger panic, and in many ways, it reflects their confidence in the core they’ve built. However, the Lakers are still in win-now mode, and if things go sideways, it wouldn’t be shocking to see them make some major roster adjustments later on.
One such adjustment could involve Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler. Reports show that the Heat aren’t exactly locked in on a long-term future with the 35-year-old forward at the helm. With Butler entering the final year of his contract, it’s starting to feel like he could be the next superstar on the trading block.
With this in mind, Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey recently floated a deal that would see Butler rocking a Lakers jersey. The kicker is that the Lakers would have to give up their depth, which could make this deal a tricky proposition.
“Jimmy Butler and Josh Richardson for D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2031 first-round pick
Adding Butler to the mix might create some interesting spacing issues. The floor could get a little crowded with him and AD both on it, but he’d obviously represent a talent upgrade.
With LeBron turning 40 in December, the Lakers will have to take some pretty aggressive swings to win him another championship ring.”
