Lakers trade rumors: Five players that could change Los Angeles

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Jan 7, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles the ball in the second half of the game against the New York Knicks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 123-109.Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Paul George

Indiana’s Paul George is no stranger to the rumor mill.

The chances of him actually going to a team like the Lakers is small, but the idea of him getting trade isn’t.

George and the Pacers seem to be at an impasse, but that could translate to other teams. It’s a reason that the Lakers should express caution with George, but a big name would be familiar territory.

Paul George's numbers were once comparable with the elite talent in the league. Now they've fallen into the chasing pack. https://t.co/zrWgUCf41K
— Adam (@AdamJoseph____) January 15, 2017

The bigger question there is why George would want to come to a team with the struggles that Los Angeles currently has.

Sure, you could argue that he’d change his mind and jump ship at any given time, but realistically it won’t happen unless some sort of blockbuster develops.

Lastly, George would allow the Lakers to be around a big enough star not stuck in a decline like they faced with Kobe Bryant.

Still a hypothetical, but it could have the most upside.

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