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Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking rumored trade targets by impact

By Jason Reed

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: John Wall #2 and Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards talk on the floor in the first half against the Toronto Raptors during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: John Wall #2 and Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards talk on the floor in the first half against the Toronto Raptors during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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2. DeMar DeRozan

The results of trading for DeMar DeRozan is essentially the exact same as Bradley Beal. DeRozan is an elite scorer that does not need to play on-ball and would thrive alongside two distributors in Ball and James.

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However, what makes DeRozan a better fit is the simple fact that he is the better player. Trading for Bradley Beal would be like buying the medium-sized combo at a fast food place. It is more than enough to fill you up and give you what you need. However, you can always pay a little bit more for that extra something in a large-sized combo.

DeRozan is the large-sized combo. He is a better player than Beal but is going to cost more for the Lakers to acquire.

I think the Lakers can start with the baseline Ingram, Hart and Deng package and simply throw other trade assets in the mix.

Perhaps that is two unprotected first-round picks and a pick swap in year three, essentially giving the Raptors three draft picks. Throw in rookie shooting guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, who is an absolute sharpshooter, and the two sides may have a deal.

Of course, this only happens if the Toronto Raptors are even willing to part ways with DeRozan. The Eastern Conference is wide open without LeBron James and the Raptors may be looking to improve this offseason, not start a rebuild.

However, if the Raptors are struggling by the trade deadline or have any doubts prior to the season then the front office should give the Los Angeles Lakers a call.

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