Lakers might acquire former NCAA scoring champ: 'Legit title contenders' | Sporting News

The Los Angeles Lakers have a collection of good trade assets, but its all about finding the right deal.

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka will have to exercise a deep understanding of his teams needs as he decides whether to package all of his best trade chips for a star or instead add a few quality role players.

If Pelinka decides to go the superstar route, hed probably be inclined to get a point guard.

LA doesnt need anyone else besides Anthony Davis operating close to the basket on offense, especially with AD playing like an MVP.

And while LeBron James often operates as a lead guard, he could use some relief in that regard as he approaches and surpasses 40 years of age in December.

On Friday, Fadeaway Worlds Fran Leiva was the latest sports journalist urging the Lakers to trade for Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks.

(Young is) the type of scorer who can take over games, something theyre missing outside of LeBron and Davis, Leiva said.

A deal like (DAngelo) Russell, (Jarred) Vanderbilt, (Gabe) Vincent, (Max) Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick could be tempting for the Hawks.

It gives them depth, flexibility, and more assets to build around their young core.

For the Lakers, getting Trae would mean fixing their point guard issues and giving them another go-to option in big moments.

Its the kind of move that could elevate them to legit title contenders.

A former NCAA scoring champion and assist champion in 2018, Young provides alpha energy, but hes always been too small and defensively challenged to be the best player on an NBA contender.

In that sense, perhaps hes the perfect guy to place alongside AD and LeBron.

Will Pelinka go for it? More NBA: Lakers predicted to add $49.5 million two-player package from Nets via trade.

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