As the Los Angeles Lakers chart a new course in the aftermath of trading Anthony Davis to Dallas, a bold trade proposal from ClutchPoints suggests Kristaps Porziņģis could be the missing piece to stabilize their frontcourt and fuel another title push.
In the proposed deal, the Lakers would acquire Porziņģis from Boston in exchange for Rui Hachimura, Maxi Kleber, and 2030 and 2032 first-round pick swaps. While Boston doesn’t get immediate cap relief, it secures two rotation-ready players and future draft capital—an attractive package for a team facing tough roster decisions under the NBA’s new financial landscape.
Kristaps Porziņģis Trade Could Define Los Angeles Lakers’ Post-Anthony Davis Era
Trade Proposal:
Boston Celtics receive: Rui Hachimura, Maxi Kleber, 2030 and 2032 first-round pick swaps
Los Angeles Lakers receive: Kristaps Porzingis
For Los Angeles, the motivation is clear. Their lack of size was brutally exposed in a first-round loss to Minnesota, where Rudy Gobert posted a dominant 27-point, 24-rebound performance. Jaxson Hayes was thrust into a role he’s not built for. Porziņģis, meanwhile, brings elite floor spacing, rim protection, and a post presence—he averaged 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks while shooting a career-best 41.2% from three last season.
Durability remains a concern—Porziņģis missed 40 games in 2024—but the Lakers have never hesitated to gamble on upside. At 7-foot-3, he fits perfectly alongside LeBron James, spacing the floor and providing much-needed size without clogging the paint. As Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey noted, “Porziņģis provides shot blocking, floor spacing, and the occasional post-up… a dramatic upgrade over Jaxson Hayes.”
For Boston, the deal signals a forward-thinking pivot. With Jayson Tatum recovering and a ballooning payroll looming, moving Porziņģis for versatile role players and long-term assets might be the smartest path forward.
Ultimately, this could be a rare win-win. For the Lakers, it’s a chance to retool around LeBron. For the Celtics, it’s a recalibration built for sustainability.