Would the Los Angeles Lakers actually benefit from trading LeBron James?

Westbrook struggled to find his niche on this team, and Anthony Davis dealt with a myriad of setbacks.

Let's review the options laid out for the Lakers should they choose to offload LeBron.

This makes sense on a lot of different levels. The Cavs have a franchise point guard in Darius Garland, who has proven he can also be effective off the ball.

Bam Adebayo should also be seen as untouchable in any trade scenario.

Josh Hart and a signed and traded Anfernee Simons could entice the Lakers alongside draft capital.

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