Lakers Predicted to Land Elite 3-Pt Shooter in 2-for-1 Trade to Finalize Roster

These are the intangibles every coach covets, particularly JJ Redick, who shares a long-standing history with his fellow Duke alumnus. Both players were notorious for being villains during their time at Duke and carried a similar mentality into the NBA. On his “Old Man & The Three” podcast in 2020, Redick and Allen bonded over their similar career paths and why they were hated as much as they were at Duke.

Allen would be willing to give it his all for coach Redick, another reason for the Lakers to explore the potential trade scenario with the Suns.

Why the Hornets Do It

The Hornets clearly sent Miles Bridges to the Suns in a salary-dump move, acquiring Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale in exchange. It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense for them to retain both Allen and O’Neal, given their logjam at the wing and guard spots.