The Los Lakers’ ideal trade target is not a star, is not expensive, and is not even playing right now. It is Haywood Highsmith, quietly sitting on a rebuilding Brooklyn Nets team and potentially available for a reasonable price.
If he returns from his torn meniscus by playoff time, he could be the exact rotation piece the Lakers need. Not to mention, this is a player coming off the best season of his career.
Why Highsmith fits what the Lakers need
Highsmith appeared in 74 games, played nearly 25 minutes a night, averaged 6.