(07-15-2022, 03:26 PM)mvossman Wrote: It doesn't really matter because I don't see LA making that trade.
You might be right but:
-Lakers don't want Westbrook but don't want to give up future firsts to get rid of him. That makes Kyrie unlikely.
-Lakers have sniffed around Buddy for a while. There is no better comp to Buddy than THJ.
-Lakers need shooting and more than just one player. They could make use of Bertans in this regard. Yes, he's grossly overpaid but they would get to keep their future firsts while getting what they desire (no Westbrook, shooting). Bertans contract is they price they'd have to pay to accomplish all of their goals.
I don't think it is that far fetched.