LAKERS SHOULD TRADE FOR MARCUS SMART!
1. He's point guard who could replace DLO.
2. He's POA defender who could play w/DLO.
3. He's volume 3-point shooter JJ needs.
4. He's additional elite playmaker JJ needs.
5. He's player for whom LeBron will take less.
6. Add swap if needed. pic.twitter.com/aXBLAtGwT1— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 29, 2024
LAKERS SHOULD TRADE FOR MARCUS SMART!
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June 29, 2024 8 Comments
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Smart will turn 31 next season. He may not have fresh legs like he used to, but he’s still in his NBA prime. His alpha persona, stifling defense, and scoring capabilities can make him a valuable addition to teams searching for guards. Jack Murray of Bleacher Report states that the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Milwaukee Bucks are potential landing spots for the 30-year-old guard.
“Houston could use a veteran like Smart, as it improved to 41-41 and nearly reached the play-in tournament. Smart could join a core centered around Jabari Smith Jr, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet and could make a difference in helping the Rockets take another step. Additionally, he could reunite with former Celtics coach Ime Udoka, who Smart advanced to the 2021-22 NBA Finals with.
“The Lakers are looking to take a step forward in the West as well after going 47-35 and losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Denver Nuggets. As J.J. Redick approaches his first coaching gig, giving him a noted veteran like Smart could be a huge asset.
“The Milwaukee Bucks traded Jrue Holiday for Damian Lillard last offseason, and Holiday would end up replacing Smart in Boston. A logical play could be acquiring Smart to add to the championship core and hopefully advancing past the first round for the first time since 2021-22,” Murray wrote.
Trade Smart? Which team offers the best package?
Any deal for Smart would need to absolutely floor the Grizzlies so it’s unlikely there is a team that would want him that badly. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reported last week that Memphis isn’t looking to trade their star acquisition from a year ago.
Marcus Smart is a career 32.3% shooter from 3, (31.3% last season)…at $20 million for next season, add that to Vanderbilts $12 million, and that would be $32 million for players that can’t shoot in current NBA style of play.
And according to the Grizzlies he’s not on the trade block.
Spent some time in Memphis about a month ago…interesting town and their fan base is impressive. Talked with alotta folks cuz I had on a Laker hat most of the time lol. For 1 thing, they friggin LOVE Ja Morant as if they actually gave birth to that dude. The other thing is they believe they can go deep if healthy…they definitely wanna run it back with Marcus Smart. I don’t think we can offer enough to move change anyone’s mind.
I have a nephew that lives in Memphis, heard in a safe part of town, I worry about him alot but I’ll let his father, my brother, make the visits…
May as well try and trade for Jokic or Luka. Maybe Tatum or Brown, so Boston can’t get any more rings.
You gotta dream bigger, Tommy!