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Los Angeles Lakers: Three potential trades to address team’s needs

By Jason Reed

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 12: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after hitting a three point shot over Cameron Johnson #23 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 12, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 123-115. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 12: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after hitting a three point shot over Cameron Johnson #23 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 12, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 123-115. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Trade #1:

Allonzo Trier first made a name for himself in the basketball community as one half of a dynamic duo at Arizona alongside the eventual first-overall pick, DeAndre Ayton. Trier was one of the better scorers in the country, averaging 18.1 points while shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 50 percent overall.

While Ayton got drafted first overall by the Pheonix Suns, Trier continued to slip on draft day, all the way to the point where Trier became an undrafted rookie. The New York Knicks signed him prior to the 2018 season and in his two years in the league, Trier has been a reliable scorer.

Trier is averaging 10.4 points on 40.2 percent three-point shooting in his professional career. He has shown an increase in his shooting percentage this year as he is shooting 43.8 percent from beyond the arc and 50.9 percent overall. He would be tied for Rajon Rondo as the Lakers’ best three-point shooter this season.

The best part is that he is not going to cost much for the Lakers to acquire. His role in New York is limited because of the plethora of guards that are in front of him and Trier is a restricted free agent after the season.

The Knicks would more than likely be willing to part ways for him for a promising young center in Devontae Cacok, who is tearing it up in the G League. Quinn Cook is just in there for salary reasons.

The Lakers then would get someone who can replace Cook’s minutes in the rotation and could even get an increased role if his shooting continues at its current clip.

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