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Lakers should consider Brandon Ingram swap for Jaylen Brown

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 23: Jaylen Brown is interviewed after being drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 23, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 23: Jaylen Brown is interviewed after being drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 23, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
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(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

This is a trade scenario that makes sense for both the Lakers and Celtics in wake of the Gordon Hayward injury.

Los AngelesandBostonare usually bitter rivals, but after the horrific injury to Celtics forwardGordon Haywardon opening night inCleveland, Boston may have tomake a move.

Losing Hayward means losing a big presence at small forward, but for the moment they haveJayson Tatumto step up to the plate.Jaylen Brown‘s duties have been moved from small forward to shooting guard, withMarcus Smartbacking him up at the moment.

On the flip side, Los Angeles has every right to be concerned withBrandon Ingram‘s development, especially if the addition ofLonzo Balldoesn’t help get him to where he needs to be.Magic Johnsonpredicted that Ingram would be a cornerstone of the team moving forward, but it appears thatKyle Kuzmamay very well fill that role.

The former University of Utah rookie has taken the purple and gold by storm, giving them a viable option to replace eitherJulius Randleor Brandon Ingram in the starting lineup.

Knowing all of that, it’s safe to say there’s a lot to consider. So without further ado, let’s dive in to the three reasons this trade would be great to see.

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