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

The Los Angeles Lakers, currently ranked sixth in the West, are striving to maintain their playoff position. Despite acquiring Smith, the Lakers are still seeking trades.

It is worth noting that the Atlanta Hawks are also a mid-tier team in the East, and the team is planning to establish young players as the core of the team.

American media has proposed a 6-man trade between the Lakers and the Hawks, do you think it's reliable?

Trade Details

Los Angeles Lakers receive: Rui Hachimura ( $17 m i l l i o n), J a r e d V a n d e r b i l t ($ 17million),JaredVanderbilt(10.4 million), Jalen Hood-Schifino ($3.8 million), 2029 first-round draft pick (Lakers), 2025 second-round draft pick (Lakers)

Atlanta Hawks receive: Onyeka Okongwu ( $14 m i l l i o n), B o g d a n B o g d a n o v i c ($ 14million),BogdanBogdanovic(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 roster, integrate draft assets, and gain future salary flexibility.

Lakers Enhance Roster Strength

Okongwu is a young and malleable center, averaging 11.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game this season. Okongwu will fill the Lakers' center vacancy and is likely to allow Anthony Davis to return to his power forward position. With Okongwu's support as a rebounder and interior defender, Davis can exert his maximum influence, becoming an always lurking help defender.

Bogdanovic is averaging 10.7 points per game this season, with significantly reduced playing time. This shooting specialist has a career three-point shooting percentage of 38.2%, which can solve the Lakers' over-reliance on young shooters like Dalton Knecht.

Hawks Reorganize Roster

The Hawks are seeking a new style of play, and the head coach prefers defensive players, Vanderbilt can provide significant assistance.

Vanderbilt can almost defend all five positions, and Hachimura is averaging 12.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game this season. He will be an excellent backup power forward.