Best future pick(s) for LAL #17?

[Godaddycurse]

In case LAL wants to get ammo for a sign and trade, whats the best future pick(s) people would offer for their mid first? Seems like next years draft is projected to be weaker than this one too.

[zimpy27]

Yeah if Lakers are going for a big FA signing then this is the logical step. Opens up more capspace so they can try to sign FA outright or end in a negotiated SnT where they can use the future pick they received.


I think a top 10 protected Spurs pick. I could see them wanting another rookie with Wemby. I think they would expect to become a play-in team sooner or later.

[DanishLakerFan]

Maybe a simple swap with Memphis.

Memphis get '23 #17 from LA and give the '24 pick they're owed from Golden State. The pick only convey if it's from 5-30, but its hard to see the Warriors having a bottom 10 record next season. In all likelyhood the pick might be around #20 in '24.

From Memphis' point of view they get to add two rookies in this year or they could look at moving up in the draft.

[R-DAWG]

I like this thought process from LAL's perspective for two reasons:
1) rookies don't get meaningful minutes on Lebron rosters (unless your Norris Cole)
2) It saves LAL about $3MM in a year where they are going to get close to the 2nd apron while preserving the amo for a future deal

These trades are hard though. Look at the trade the Knicks made with Charlotte for the 19th pick in 2021 - NY turned the 19th pick into a heavily protected 1st that is looking unlikely to convey.

I think it's more likely the Lakers package the pick with an expiring contract to upgrade the roster. The trade I see is sending Beasley and Pick #17 to the Pacers for Hield and pick #26. Then packing pick #26 with Bamba's expiring for another rotation piece.

[Mavrelous]

If NOP really likes someone at #17 then the deal should be clear...