In this new trade scenario, the Lakers make a deal to land a multi-time All-Star guard who has been on their radar for some time now. The team also lands a wing that can shoot the 3-point shot well and defend at a high level. Here is what a deal could look like between the Lakers and rival San Antonio Spurs:

D'Angelo Russell ($18.6 million), Rui Hachimura ($17 million) and Gabe Vincent ($11 million) each own a contract that can be used to land Brown. The Raptors might like the idea of that as none of those players are signed beyond the 2025-26 campaign, meaning a long-term commitment wouldn't be needed.

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most notable sellers at this year’s NBA trade deadline. With former All-Stars like Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, who are each