Lakers Rumors: Trades that can get rid of Luol Deng’s terrible contract
By Jason Reed
This deal is a bit outlandish, I can agree with that. However, with both salary caps in mind this deal is actually doable, and with all the mutterings around Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis, and the New York Knicks it is more than possible. Los Angeles would have to pay a pretty penny for this duo, but in the long scheme of things, it is worth it.
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First and foremost, you may be wondering, why in the world would the Lakers want to take in Carmelo Anthony? He has an outrageous contract, isn’t getting better, and naturally, does not fit the Lakers current mold. However, Melo does have an early termination option after next season.
Carmelo, having never won a ring, may decide to terminate his contract early, take a pay cut, and create a super team in Los Angeles with Lonzo Ball and any other star that decides to come.
Plus, the Lakers would effectively be parting ways with two big contracts.
Jordan Clarkson is great and all, but he is not worth the money he is being paid. Add in a Randle for Porzingis flip and a future first round pick and this deal is more than doable.
Los Angeles would actually be taking in less money with this deal. Anthony and Porzings would act as bait for future stars to come to LA, and the Lakers could return back to glory.
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Sure, this deal would complicate things at shooting guard, but it is solvable. Perhaps the thin Brandon Ingram would run better at the two, much like Kevin Durant in his rookie season.