James Smiles! Lakers-Hawks 6-Player Trade Scheme Unveiled, Sharpshooter + Big Man Descend on LA

18/01/2025 32hotness 0likes

The Los Angeles Lakers, currently ranked sixth in the West and striving to secure their playoff spot, are still seeking trades despite acquiring Smith. Notably, the Atlanta Hawks, also a mid-tier team in the East, are planning to establish young players as the core of their team. American media has proposed a 6-player trade between the Lakers and the Hawks. Do you think it's reliable? Here are the details of the trade: The Los Angeles Lakers receive Hachimura (US17million),JaredVanderbilt(US17 million), Jared Vanderbilt (US17million),JaredVanderbilt(US10.4 million), Jalen Hood-Shephino (US3.8million),the2029firstrounddraftpick(LosAngelesLakers),andthe2025secondrounddraftpick(LosAngelesLakers).TheAtlantaHawksreceiveOnyekaOkongwu(US3.8 million), the 2029 first-round draft pick (Los Angeles Lakers), and the 2025 second-round draft pick (Los Angeles Lakers). The Atlanta Hawks receive Onyeka Okongwu (US3.8million),the2029firstrounddraftpick(LosAngelesLakers),andthe2025secondrounddraftpick(LosAngelesLakers).TheAtlantaHawksreceiveOnyekaOkongwu(US14 million) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (US$17 million). If this trade is completed, two main issues in the Lakers' lineup will be resolved. Bogdanovic is an experienced shooter, while Okongwu is a reliable backup center who can meet the Lakers' need for frontcourt size and complement Anthony Davis. The Hawks can continue to restructure their lineup, integrate draft assets, and gain future salary flexibility. Okongwu is a young and malleable center, averaging 11.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game this season. He will fill the Lakers' center vacancy and likely allow Anthony Davis to return to his power forward position. With Okongwu's support as a rebounder and interior defender, Davis can maximize his impact, becoming a lurking help defender in the corner. Bogdanovic averages 10.7 points per game this season with significantly reduced playing time. This shooting specialist has a career three-point shooting rate of 38.2%, which can solve the Lakers' over-reliance on young shooters like Dalton Knecht. The Hawks are looking for a new style of play, and the head coach prefers defensive players, where Vanderbilt can provide significant assistance. Vanderbilt can defend almost all five positions, and Hachimura averages 12.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game this season. He will be an excellent backup power forward.