Lakers Land Nets’ Royce O’Neale In Trade Scenario

This year’s NBA trade deadline was defined by two teams: the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Of course, the Nets made the most noise. They traded Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Some would argue that they had the most significant deadline in NBA history. 

At the same time, don’t sell the Lakers short, either. This team finally flipped Russell Westbrook, in addition to some other players and second-round picks. In return, they got deeper and improved their spacing. 

It would be hard to say the Nets improved their team. On the other hand, they may have improved their situation. By contrast, the Lakers undeniably improved their roster. 

Could they do so again by making a trade with the Nets this summer?