3 players LA Lakers should trade for in the 2021 NBA offseason

2. LA Lakers receive: G Kevin Huerter, F De’Andre Hunter

Atlanta Hawks receive: F Kyle Kuzma, Alfonzo McKinnie, No. 22 pick

Kevin Huerter #3 shoots against Pat Connaughton #24.

This trade gives the LA Lakers more depth and three-point shooting. Kevin Huerter had a couple of 20-point games in this year’s playoffs and will build on his breakout postseason in Los Angeles as a three-point marksman off the bench or as a part-time starter.

De’Andre Hunter was injured most of the year, but he’s a terrific defender and a developing three-point shooter at the forward spot.

If the Lakers decide to slide James to the power forward spot and Davis to the center position, they could have a big lineup with the 6-foot-7 Huerter at shooting guard and the 6-foot-8 Hunter at small forward.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could man the other backcourt position.

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In return, the Hawks receive Kuzma, who could develop into a 20-point scorer in a new environment while being able to shed some salary with McKinnie.

They’ll also get a first-round pick to be selected for them by the LA Lakers, but he can’t be shipped until 30 days after signing his contract.

1. LA Lakers receive: G Buddy Hield

Sacramento Kings receive: F Kyle Kuzma, C Montrezl Harrell

De'Aaron Fox #5 and Buddy Hield #24 celebrate.

Buddy Hield is the kind of shooting guard who would benefit from playing alongside the LA Lakers’ James and Davis. He’s a deadly three-point shooter (career 40.6%) and will benefit from all the attention that the two All-Stars receive.

Hield could be a 20-point scorer just by receiving passes at the three-point arc a few times a game.

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In return, the Sacramento Kings receive a player whose potential may be tapped in new surroundings in Kyle Kuzma. He’ll also be reunited with former LA Lakers coach Luke Walton, with whom he had his best years.

They also acquire a relentless rebounding and scoring center in Harrell, who could soften the blow of the team possibly losing Richaun Holmes to free agency.

Additionally, the 27-year-old will give the Kings some much-needed spark of energy regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench.

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