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

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He actually does make a lot of sense for us. A lot of people forget that he averaged 23 minutes and played in every playoff game for a team that won a ring so it's not like he's unplayable in the playoffs. Good size, 7+ foot wingspan, his defense might even show back up if he doesn't have to be miscast as the #1 option on offense like he is in Washington. He would have been my next target after confirming we didn't have enough to get Siakam. It's worth at least negotiating with Washington to see what kind of price we could get him for. obviously we can't give two firsts but if the market is tepid for him see if they're willing to renogotiate. He's even on a pretty reasonable declining contract

Kuzma a poor fit here.  He's a poor defensive player and below-average 3-point shooter.  That's a terrible fit in the starting lineup.

He would be a good 6th man but we already have THJ who's filling that role really well.  His contract is also a lot for a 6th man.

Kuzma would fit well with some other decent teams who need scoring.  The Timberwolves, Lakers and Warriors could all really use him.  

I don't think he fits the Mavericks though.  This seems like Mark Cuban liking shiny things.