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4 possible landing spots for sharpshooter Bojan Bogdanovic

By Jonah Kubicek

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports)
Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 16: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 16: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /

The Lakers are always involved

Every single time a player is on the trade block, the Lakers somehow involve themselves in the rumors. The Lakers were slightly below the league average when it came to attempts, percentages, and makes from three, so they could use Bojan’s talents.

The Lakers are without any traditional wings. LeBron James is the greatest small forward ever, but he’s not exactly a catch-and-shoot threat. Bogdanovic would come off the bench and be another veteran under the Lakers’ employment in their hunt to win a ring.

Since the Jazz signed Sexton to a four-year deal, adding Westbrook is nearly impossible without making some big waves. Since the Lakers have James, Davis, and Westbrook all under contract, the Lakers have to move Westbrook to afford Bojan’s last year on his deal. It’s not optimal, but this is what we’re left with:

The Jazz have to give up two talented veterans, but they get three draft picks out of it. And by the latter half of this decade, those picks could be pretty valuable.

The Lakers get a backup point guard for Patrick Beverly who can shoot and a traditional wing. The Jazz get one year of a horrible contract, two solid picks, and a conciliatory second-rounder this year.

Despite images of Westbrook and Beverly hugging it out, I don’t think the well-documented beef between them is over, so one of them has to leave town.