If the Los Angeles Lakers end up trading for a superstar during the 2017 offseason, chances are it’ll be one of these big names coming to California.
Based on what we’ve seen from the Los Angeles Lakers the last few seasons, serious change is needed. The process started when Jeanie Buss cleaned house mid-season, but it will continue with what should be an interesting offseason under the leadership of Magic Johnson.
The Lakers legend figures to come in and make waves, as Luol Deng recently alluded to (via InsideSoCal’s Mark Medina). The veteran forward mentioned he believes there will be “a lot of changes” coming for Los Angeles, with Magic driving this franchise in a new direction.
Realistically, though, it’s a needed approach considering the futility the Lakers have played with as of late.
One thing Johnson is expected to do is seek out a trade for a superstar. It makes sense, especially when you consider the rumors that surfaced after he took the reins before the trade deadline.
The Lakers possess some decent trade chips, including a handful of top prospects and a potential top-three pick.
While it’s unclear which players/picks are available, Johnson and new general manager Rob Pelinka definitely have some ammunition to work with in terms of making a trade happen.
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So who could they be targeting if the Lakers are to make a trade for a superstar in 2017? There are a number of candidates, but the following three big names seem like the most realistic of the bunch. It’s anyone’s guess what Magic is capable of with so much power at his fingertips.