The LA Lakers secured a handsome win over the Western Conference table-toppers Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. With the win the Lakers have once again earned a winning momentum and will be feeling positive about the upcoming playoffs. However, the win does not eradicate the struggles of the past, and the Lakers have endured a few this season at regular intervals. To erase the weaknesses, the Lakers front office could appoint a new signing.
The Luka Doncic trade boosted the Los Angeles Lakers with an elite playmaker and scorer, but it also created a void in their interior defense and scoring, as pointed out by Caleb Hightower of the Sporting News., “The franchise’s low post play has suffered since ESPN’s Shams Charania announced the NBA-altering trade on Feb. 2 involving the Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.” The Lakers need a more reliable presence to compete for a championship. Enter Kristaps Porziņģis.
Kristaps Porzingis, a Boston Celtics player, has experienced a career marked by injuries, but when healthy, he’s a highly influential force on the court.
Kristaps Porzingis brings several strengths that would benefit the Los Angeles Lakers, including his versatile scoring, which stretches the floor with elite three-point shooting for a big man. He also provides rim protection, averaging 1.6 blocks per game this season. Additionally, Porzingis is a threat in pick-and-roll situations, capable of playing multiple roles, making him a great fit alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
A potential trade scenario for the Los Angeles Lakers involves acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics through a multi-team deal. The Lakers would send future draft picks and expiring contracts (via a third team) to Boston, while the third team takes on a salary filler from the Lakers to make the finances work, given Porzingis’ $30 million salary next season.
