What happens if that pick is 1st? I really don't think the Lakers want it to defer to '28, since that means they can't trade '28 _or_ '29. If it means it just goes away, not sure I want that.Conley, Beasley, and Gay
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Westbrook, a top 1 pick protected 2027 1st and any 2nd rounders they can give
Cut Westbrook, play the youth. Create much more cap space for next summer.