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Message: [QUOTE="jncuse, post: 4561826, member: 1969"] Seems like a great deal for the Lakers. Getting 3 players who can help now. TWolves get a replacement for Russell who was leaving and 3 second rounders... so they come out OK I suppose. Ainge essentially gives up Conley, Beasley, Vanderbilt, 3 seconds for a 27 top 4 protected pick. Conley was not worth much due to contract, Beasley (maybe a 2nd), Vanderbilt (maybe a protected 1st). Add up all their value + 3 seconds and its probably worth more that the 27 Lakers pick. That being said the 27 Lakers pick has the highest upside value of any of the pieces above.. and Utah has plenty of fringe picks, so went for more upside pick. I suppose its OK-- Ainge swings for what could be a lottery pick in 2027 -- unfortunately that pick has top 4 protection. Lakers - A (unfortunately) T-Wolves - C Jazz - B- [/QUOTE]