Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

[mvossman]

This is exactly right.  We should choose between the two because we just don't have enough minutes for them both to thrive here  As Hardy's value has likely tanked due to performance and lack of opportunity, THJ is the obvious piece to trade.  I'd be fine with Hardy performing slightly worse than THJ because he has the potential to be a better player eventually.  

I believe trading THJ for another big man is the obvious move here.  Orlando would be a good target as they have three really good centers.  They also really need shooting and another veteran.  That team is adjusting to being really good all of a sudden.  Another vet to go along with Joe Ingles would help that bench.  Wendell Carter Jr. would fit our needs well.  I think THJ and the 2027 first for WCJ would improve both teams.  It would give us a 6'10 270 lb big who rebounds, plays defense and can hit 3s.  You like wingspan?  How's 7'5"?  Perfect fit.

I like WCJ, but that is too much for him, and don't want to spend more assets on a center.