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

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I really loved the Gafford trade. I think we may be undervaluing him and this trade. He's a really good fit for our system and what we want our bigs to do. 

Some say he's a Lively clone, but he's actually much better than Lively right now.  And i'm a huge Lively fan. This gives us a full game of Lively level play and better honestly with what Gafford can provide.

This is huge because of the injury questions surrounding Livley, but also him being a 19 year old rookie who does struggle with foul issues. That wont be an issue with Gafford replacing him each night.

I have my reservations about the P.J. Washington trade.  I want to wait and see what he looks like on a winning team, with 2 all-time greats like Luka/Kyrie. Bottom line, he's an upgrade to Grant Wiliams. That was a terrible trade from the beginning and he needed to go.

Sign me up for Dinwiddie coming back. We need that 3rd ball handler and also injury insurance for Luka/Kyrie. He would really round out this team. We'd be as deep as we've ever been.

But if Diwnwiddie goes to L.A. or somewhere else. What about Marcus Morris? I know we hate him for the crap he did to Luka, but he still has some game. He's much better than our Morris twin we currently have.

Nice post.  I really wanted more size and guys who could put more pressure on the rim.  Hopefully both guys do that.  Defense will be the key though..much more important for Washington.  Can he go from playing on a team that doesn’t matter to doing the small, boring things with a good team?  I brought up Aaron Gordon.  I don’t think Washington is as good, but can he change his game like Gordon has done?

I would be in favor of Dinwiddie.  I am not sure what happens to him this year and the role is going to be tricky.  But I want decent sized guards who can put pressure by getting to the rim and getting free throws.   Would be a nice addition to have him attack on the rotation.  The rotation would be tricky though.  I don’t think I am interested in the other Morris.  The one we have can provide insurance.  I am not sure either can be expected of more right now