Bailey Bassett’s bold trade proposal has the Los Angeles Lakers sending Austin Reaves to Memphis in exchange for the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, Jaren Jackson Jr…full details

The Los Angeles Lakers are considering trading Austin Reaves and Jarred Vanderbilt to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jaren Jackson Jr., a two-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year. This potential trade aims to bolster the Lakers’ center position and championship aspirations by pairing Jackson Jr. with Luka Doncic and LeBron James. The trade would give the Lakers a dominant big man who can provide elite defense and stretch the floor with his 37.5% three-point shooting. In return, the Grizzlies would acquire Austin Reaves, a rising guard with star potential, and Jarred Vanderbilt, a versatile forward.