This would be a better trade for the Lakers than any of the previous suggestions I've seen (explanation in comments)

First off, to the people who keep talking about the Hield/Turner to Lakers deal. Turner is an expiring and wants a new longer deal at the end of this season, I'm fairly certain Lakers don't want to give him long-term money (because of his injury history and cap reasons). Turner would be much better off on a team like Hornets, who have been looking for a C for the longest time. Now why would the Lakers want Rozier? He's the perfect type of guard to play next to LeBron, can play off-ball and isn't ball-dominant like Westbrook for example. There have been rumors that Hornets want to get rid of his contract, so Lakers taking his contract would be a price to pay for getting rid of Russ. And for the Hornets, LaMelo is likely out for the season, so them taking on 2 expirings (and 1 pick from the Lakers) isn't a bad deal. Indiana would get the other Lakers pick in this trade.

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