If the Los Angeles Lakers want to put themselves in a position to win a title right now while also setting Luka Doncic up for the future, trading for Trey Murphy III should be their top priority. The New Orleans Pelicans forward is an elite scorer and a solid defender, and his fit would be absolutely perfect alongside Doncic and Austin Reaves moving forward.
Whether or not the Pelicans are willing to move Murphy is another question. They’ve been hesitant to part ways with him in the past, but with how poorly they’ve played all season, perhaps this could finally be the deadline when they entertain offers.