Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal might be hitting the trade market soon, and the Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the rumored destinations for Beal over the past couple of seasons.

The Lakers are fresh off a title, and while it might not make sense for them to go out and acquire Beal, the idea of a deadly big three of Beal, Anthony Davis, and LeBron James is one that the organization might have to think over.

So, what would a Beal to the Lakers deal even look like? Here are two possible scenarios.

1. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, Talen Horton-Tucker, two future firsts

Yes, this is a lot for the Lakers to give up, and the chances of them doing it is unlikely. Still, if you have an opportunity to get an All-Star and dynamic scorer in Beal, you try and make it happen.

Caldwell-Pope is on an affordable three-year contract, as is Kuzma, so the Wizards would be getting two guys that could contribute for a couple of years and have a shot at signing Kuzma to a long-term deal. The two firsts might not be much, especially if the Lakers keep finishing at the top of the NBA.

Horton-Tucker is the prize of this package, and for good reason. He's only 20 years old and doesn't turn 21 until November, and has proven that he was an absolute steal and a guy that can score, play defense, and do all the little things that you ask for.

If the Wizards get this offer, it might be hard for them to refuse, and the Beal, Davis, James pipedream could become a reality.

 

2. KCP, Kuzma, Dennis Schroder, three firsts and Quinn Cook

This deal is eerily similar to the first, and the additions of Schroeder and Cook are merely just for the Lakers to throw out a few expiring deals. However, it's still one the Wizards would consider potentially.

The Wizards' current roster construction needs help, especially if Beal is shipped away. KCP can shoot the three-ball at a high clip, and Kuzma is still young and could benefit from becoming the main guy on the team, something he never has been before. Adding Dennis Schroder allows them to maintain stability as he's a veteran who can set the table for some of the Wizards' own youngsters in Rui Hachimura and Deni Avdija.

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Surprisingly, Kuzma has turned into a decent rebounder and has slowly been finding his way on the defensive side of the ball, all while coming off of the bench due to the Lakers' current starters being set in stone.

The Lakers love Schroder, but if he doesn't sign an extension he could be gone soon. Cook would probably get waived, but you never know, and the three firsts again don't mean too much but the Wizards would at least have extra assets to work with in a potential rebuilding time.

If the Wizards decide to shop Beal, and the Lakers decide to call, there are not many players the Lakers can offer besides these few, except for Alex Caruso, and all indications point to him staying in Los Angeles and being a defensive fixture there for years to come.

Of course, the Lakers don't need Beal, as their current roster has done well enough to be in first and is much improved from last season. But the mere idea of a big three would certainly entice Rob Pelinka and the Lakers.