Blockbuster Trade Proposal Has Lakers Land All-Star For Massive Haul

This trade would give the Lakers a guy who can make a real difference come playoff time.

Dec 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans guard Javonte Green (4) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to add players before the trade deadline. They could end up adding a star player, too. This trade proposal sees them do just that and brings back an old friend. Here's what it looks like:

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Brandon Ingram

New Orleans Pelicans Receive: Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2029 First-Round Pick

Ingram has been a hot name across the trade deadline as one of the stars who could get moved at the deadline. He's a former All-Star who can really score and rebound.

Ingram was actually the second overall pick in the 2016 draft by the Lakers. He was traded to New Orleans as part of the package to acquire Anthony Davis.

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Bringing Ingram back would signal that the Lakers are going all in on a title run this season. The Pelicans are one of the worst teams in the NBA, so they will be looking to unload multiple players.

In order to make the trade, the Lakers would have to get rid of Hachimura, who has played really well for them this season. He's the main contributor who gets dealt.

Vanderbilt has been hurt for most of the season, so Los Angeles wouldn't miss him in this trade. Hood-Schifino is someone the Lakers seem to have given up on as well.

The 2029 first-round pick could be very valuable for the Pelicans, too. There is no guarantee that the Lakers will be good once that pick is ready to convey.

LeBron James will be retired by then, so who knows if the team will be a playoff team at that point. They hope Ingram can help with that.

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As far as trades go, this is a pretty fair one. It gives the Lakers another star to pair with James and Davis as they go all in on a title run.

It also gives the Pelicans some young players and a first-round pick to help re-tool their team heading into next season. It's a pretty good return for an expensive player in Ingram.

Ingram is averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game this season. He has also played in just 18 games.

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