On September 3, Beijing time, US media reported that Jazz is selling Conley, Clarkson and Boyan Bogdanovic , and Lakers are interested in these three strong players. US media Clutch Points reporter Jedd Pagaduan listed a 5-for-3 trading plan, and I believe the Lakers can solve these three goals at the same time.
The specific trading plan is: the Lakers send Westbrook , Nunn, 2027 unprotected first round and two second round picks, and get the Jazz's Conley, Boyn and Clarkson .
The Lakers have always been reluctant to get away with Westbrook's contract and have two first rounds. In this trading plan, the Lakers use two second rounds to replace the first round, and at the same time, they have to give Nunn. Jazz can buy out the contract of Westbrook with . Compared with Westbrook, Jazz, who is currently in the reconstruction mode, attaches more importance to draft pick assets. Nunn, 27, can stay in Salt Lake City , he is also an expiring contract, and the Jazz can decide to stay or leave depending on his performance.
If the Lakers get Conley, Boyan and Clarkson at the same time, it will be of great help to James . Although Conley's form has declined significantly, he is an experienced point guard. Compared with Westbrook, his three-point shooting ability is better. Last season, Conley's three-point shooting percentage was as high as 40.8%, and his career was 38.2%. Boyn averaged 18.1 points per game last season, making him the Lakers' third offensive point. His three-pointers were also great. He averaged 2.6 three-pointers per game last season, with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.7%, and a career-long career.
As for Clarkson, he can play the role of the sixth man in the Lakers. This old Lakers player has appeared in Los Angeles recently, and many fans have called for him to return. Clarkson was the sixth man of the year in the 2020-21 season, and he also averaged 16 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists last season.
Previously, it was reported that the Lakers may discuss with the Jazz the plan to switch Westbrook + Conley in the first round, and if the above 5-for-3 plan can be achieved, they are expected to have a greater improvement.
