IDEAL Lakers Offseason Plan Ft. Russell Westbrook Trade, Perfect Lakers Head Coach, NBA Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers have their work cut out for them this offseason - with Lakers rumors growing around a Russell Westbrook trade, the Lakers head coach rumors and limited money in NBA Free Agency, Rob Pelinka is feeling the pressure to make the right moves. Russ trade rumors have linked him to the Hornets and Rockets, among others, but the ideal trade might be with the Indiana Pacers for Buddy Hield and Malcolm Brogdon. A potential LeBron James contract extension also looms in the future - of course, if Lakers free agency goes according to plan. Anthony Davis trade rumors have popped up this offseason after another injury-riddled season; how will Los Angeles handle that situation? Lakers trade rumors and free agency buzz is only growing, so Chase Senior breaks down the perfect Lakers offseason on today’s Lakers Report video!

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Lakers rumors have swirled around what the front office will decide to do this offseason - here’s what we think a PERFECT Lakers offseason would look like:
#1: Russell Westbrook trade to the Pacers
#2: Get Anthony Davis healthy and ready for center
#3: Lakers head coach: Get Nick Nurse from Toronto
#4: Pick up Stanley Johnson and Austin Reaves’ team options
#5: Use the MLE on a 3-and-D wing in NBA Free Agency
#6: Lakers free agency: Re-sign Carmelo Anthony
#7: Fill out roster with size/experience
#8: LeBron James contract extension is signed

If you could make one move for the Lakers, what would it be?

Russell Westbrook trade rumors continue to loom as the front office decides on his future, but Chase thinks they should pull the trigger on this trade with the Charlotte Hornets:
- Lakers Receive: Buddy Hield (G), Malcolm Brogdon (G)
- Pacers Receive: Russell Westbrook (G), Talen Horton-Tucker (G/F), 2027 1st Round Pick (Lottery Protected), 2023 2nd Round Pick

Lakers free agency won’t be too active given the lack of Lakers 2022 cap space, but they could use their mid-level exception on a 3-and-D mold of wing - here’s a few names to watch:
- Robert Covington (Clippers)
- Otto Porter Jr. (Warriors)
- T.J. Warren (Pacers)

Pick one to sign! Type ‘C’ for Robert Covington, ‘P’ for Otto Porter Jr. or ‘W’ for T.J. Warren

NBA Free Agency is also filled with veterans who could boost the Lakers roster by adding size and experience for next season:
- Andre Iguodala (G/F, Warriors)
- Nic Claxton (F/C, Nets)
- JaVale McGee (C, Suns)
- Hassan Whiteside (C, Jazz)
- DeMarcus Cousins (C, Nuggets)

Who’s your ideal offseason target for the Lakers? Give us a name in the comments below!