The Los Angeles Lakers’ roster looks very different now than it did just 72 hours ago, not to mention much stronger and deeper, thanks to two trades they made.
They will now have improved 3-point shooting thanks to D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba, as well as better defense, especially in the paint, by virtue of acquiring both Bamba and Jarred Vanderbilt.
It will take a while for the Lakers to integrate all of their newcomers, but in time, they could have a very good team, if not a title contender.
Their one remaining roster role appears to be a 3-and-D wing who can comfortably play both the shooting guard and small forward positions.
Los Angeles is reportedly interested in filling that hole by signing Danny Green should he get bought out by the Houston Rockets.
REPORT: ‘Boston, Cleveland, Los Angeles’ have interest in signing Danny Green should he be waived by the Rockets.
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Green played that 3-and-D role very well three seasons ago for the Lakers when they won the NBA championship. He was sent to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 offseason before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday.
The 6-foot-6 wing had been out until very recently due to a torn ACL he sustained in the Eastern Conference semifinals last string, and he has played in only three contests so far this season.
But if Green can still provide the type of defense and 3-point shooting he gave L.A. during its championship season, he could fit the bill once again for the Purple and Gold.
