Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

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We have to get a LOT more rebounding from our frontcourt.  We were the last in rebounding last season.  Of the top 10 teams in wins, only one has a REB% lower than 50%.  We were 47.1%.  I'm not saying we need to be HOU, but we to be around 50% (average). 

G.Williams - below average
Powell - terrible
Maxi - terrible
Holmes - above average
OMax - average (?)
Lively - average (?)
Luka - stud

One of the many reasons I consider Luka a PSF.  He's not like R.Westbrook; he's not out of position or stealing rebounds from teammates.  Our backcourt is a terrible rebounding backcourt, even worse if you consider THJ and J.Green as SFs.

IMO, the best solution is to get a stud rebounder at SF who could also be our POA defender.  Tari Eason has an insane REB%.  I have two questions:
1.  Could Eason be our POA defender?
2.  Could Eason be had for something like THJ/J.Green/27FRP for KPJ/Eason?

I like Eason but that would be an overpay.  I don't believe he's worth that. 

I agree that a rebounding small forward would fit well here.  A rebounding big would be even better though.  I like Josh Hart as a guy who would fit well as a small forward.  Maybe the Knicks will unexpectedly struggle and want to get off of that contract.

I think an inexpensive center is likely our best bet for our rebounding woes.  Andre Drummond would fit that bill nicely.  The Bulls are a good candidate to disappoint.  Derozan is 34 and Vucevic is about to turn 33.  Zach Lavine has failed to improve over the past few years.   They own their first round pick this season so they would have an incentive to tank this season if they struggle early.  Drummond is my favorite candidate for a realistic, low-cost solution to our center and rebounding conundrums.   I can imagine a Seth Curry and a 2nd-round pick swap for Drummond later in the year.  Powell, Drummond and Kleber as the center rotation.  

If Richaun Holmes bounces back, obviously that would be an even better solution.