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Lakers trade rumors: Three way-too-early offseason trades to consider

By Jason Reed

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Rob Pelinka, General Manager of Los Angeles Lakers, speaks during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day September 25, 2017, in El Segundo, California. 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Rob Pelinka, General Manager of Los Angeles Lakers, speaks during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day September 25, 2017, in El Segundo, California. 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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Trade one (Least impactful):

We told you this first deal would be the least significant as it includes two guys that do not have the biggest impact on their respective teams. However, considering both the state of the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors in the offseason, this move makes sense to add depth where it is needed.

For the Lakers, they are going to need to add guard depth. While Cook will not serve as a primary backup to Lonzo Ball, he can serve in a similar role to Tyler Ennis yet be far better at doing so.

Isaiah Thomas and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are free agents; Jordan Clarkson is in Cleveland. Thus, the Lakers have just Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart secured in the backcourt. They need to add depth anyway and from anywhere they can.

As for the Warriors, they need the same depth at center. Although rookie Jordan Bell has played great and is very promising for the future, he is going to need help. Zaza Pachulia, JaVale McGee and David West are all free agents, leaving the Warriors very thin in the frontcourt.

The Warriors will be just fine in trading Quinn cook with their backcourt and the Lakers can afford to trade Zubac with Julius Randle and Thomas Bryant at center (plus whatever free agent acquisition or drafted talent).

This move makes sense. Both players have the same impact on their respective teams and the Lakers and Warriors would simply be helping each other.

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