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Los Angeles Lakers: Why trading Ivica Zubac isn’t as bad as it seems

By Jason Reed

ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 06: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a foul call during the second half of a NBA preseason game against the LA Clippers at Honda Center on October 6, 2018 in Anaheim, 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 06: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a foul call during the second half of a NBA preseason game against the LA Clippers at Honda Center on October 6, 2018 in Anaheim, 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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The Los Angeles Lakers traded standout center Ivica Zubaac just moments before the NBA Trade Deadline was over to the dismay of many fans.

The Los Angeles Lakers only made two trades during the NBA Trade Deadline and neither were for Anthony Davis. The first trade the team made was great; Los Angeles flipped Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a second-round pick to the Detroit Pistons for a great three and D guy in Reggie Bullock.

It was the second trade, which came in the closing moments of the deadline, that fans were not too happy with. The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to send Ivica Zubac and Michael Beasley to the Los Angeles Clippers for Mike Muscala.

This move came out of nowhere and left a lot of fans confused. For the most part, it seems as if the common consensus of this trade is that it is a bad one.

However, some have been arguing that Muscala is a nice addition as he adds shooting to the team. That is true, but that is not why the Lakers made this move.

This move was made to open up a roster spot which will probably be used on Carmelo Anthony. The Anthony to the Lakers speculation has been heavy for months now and it only seems fitting that it would finally come to fruition after a deal like this.

Right now I think most people would agree that Zubac would have a bigger impact than Carmelo Anthony. And while that is completely true, we do want to look at the bright side of things and give you two reasons why you should not completely hate this trade after all.

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