Lakers trade idea pairs LeBron James and Luka Doncic with career 41.1% 3-point shooter

The Los Angeles Lakers now have tons of questions with the offseason here earlier than expected. 

LA fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, so there is much to be desired for this franchise. 

As per usual, the Lakers will likely dominate the rumors this summer, and a trade to bring in another star could be in the works with LeBron James on the tail end of his treasured NBA career. 

Stephen Noh of Sporting News left no stone unturned with potential options. One of them was Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson, which would be quite something. 

The Mavericks are still desperately trying to win games next year. Reality may hit in though, and they may have to tear down their team mid-season. 

Thompson proved that he fits pretty well next to Luka last season and still has a lot of shooting left. He hit 39 percent of his 3's last year for Dallas. The Lakers could move Rui Hachimura in exchange for him, allowing the Mavericks to get eight years younger. 

Thompson spent his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors alongside Stephen Curry before joining the Mavericks, so he has played with plenty of superstars before. 

Moreover, his dad, Mychal Thompson, is a former Laker, so it would be a cool moment for the Thompson family. The best part about it all is the Lakers would get someone who can knock down threes at a high level and has championship experience in what would be a breath of fresh air for JJ Redick. 

Still, after Nico Harrison caught strays left and right for acquiring Anthony Davis, would he engage in another trade with LA? 

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