Detroit Pistons: 9 possible trades to use their cap space

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Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are fully expected to bring back Anthony Davis on a new max contract, which would leave them $15 million over the salary cap. They would have to address free-agent holes left by Jared Dudley, Dwight Howard and Markieff Morris. Filling in the bench for this team will be essential given the holes their depth has shown during the postseason.

Danny Green may just be out after a disappointing playoff run. He is fine, but the team is hoping for him to be a consistent playoff contributor. He is making $15.3 million next season so moving on from him would get them back under the salary cap line.

Given the treasure trove of picks they sent to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis and the lack of young players on the roster, the Pistons would likely have to settle for a second-round pick or two from LA. They’re are lacking in that department and would only be taking on one year of financial commitment.

This move does not ultimately help the Lakers much without moving on from some of their other players to bring in more veterans on affordable contracts. But it is a step towards reshaping their roster to continue adding help as LeBron James gets older.

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