LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have finally brought back the NBA title to the Purple and Gold. But next year's a whole new season, and it's very rare that the entire championship roster returns to run it back. So it would be reasonable to expect that the Lakeshow might very well lose integral pieces from this year's squad.

With that being said, it is essential that Rob Pelinka makes key acquisitions to allow LeBron James to lead them to another NBA Finals run. Currently, the Lakers only have three players with two-years left on their contract, ten players with one-year remaining, and four players with expiring deals: Dwight Howard, Markieff Morris, Jared Dudley, and Dion Waiters (all unrestricted free agents). With no long-term commitments, the Lakers have plenty of cap room to work with and I wouldn't be surprised if some major trades are on the horizon.

Let's break down some potential trades we could see from the Los Angeles Lakers.

1. The Lakers trade with the Charlotte Hornets

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Give up: Danny Green (SG), Kyle Kuzma (SF)

Receive: Terry Rozier (PG)

Why does this trade work?

Charlotte brought in Terry Rozier to see how he would cope as a team's lead guard. But given Rozier's offensive limitations, he might be better served playing off some elite front court talent. If the Lakers can get ‘Scary Terry', they become immediately better. He would be a permanent piece in the Lakers rotation and solidify their guard play, rather than have a revolving door of veteran point guards fill the PG void.

The Hornets paid Rozier too much money and went to Devonte Graham down the stretch of games anyways, so they don't have much use for Rozier. This could enable them to see what they have in Graham at full blast, while adding a young wing player like Kuzma would help add scoring and depth to their struggling front court and give them a veteran guard presence in Danny Green.

 2. The Lakers trade with the Chicago Bulls

Zach LaVine, Bulls
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Give Up: Danny Green (SG), Alex Caruso (SG), Kyle Kuzma (SF), 2020 1st Round Pick (28)

Receive: Zach Lavine (SG)

Why does this trade work?

The Lakers give up some of their young talent and their draft pick this year, but they receive a bona fide star in Zach Lavine. If the Lakers can add someone like Lavine to their roster as a third scoring option, they will become even more dynamic offensively. Lavine also fits the mold of this Lakers team. He can space the floor with his shooting and loves to play in transition. Two key prerequisites in playing with LeBron James.

The Bulls move on from Zach Lavine with the hopes of building a more well-rounded young core around Coby White, Wendell Carter Jr., and Lauri Markkannen. Lavine put up impressive numbers this year, but showed that he is unable to lead a team to the playoffs as the primary scoring option. Though it may seem far-fetched that the Bulls part with Lavine, another middle season in Chicago could force their hand and send Lavine back to California.

3. Lakers trade with the Indiana Pacers

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Give Up: Danny Green (SG), Alex Caruso (SG), Kyle Kuzma (SF), 2020 first round pick

Receive: Victor Oladipo (SG)

Why does this trade work?

Victor Oladipo made it clear to the media that he did not want to be a Pacer next year. The 28-year old shooting guard has all-star talent, but would thrive more in a secondary or tertiary scoring role on a Championship team. Similar to Lavine, Oladipo loves to play in transition, he can space the floor with his shooting, he can create in the half-court, and is a hard-nosed, instinctual, defender. He would be an excellent fit on the Lakers.

The Pacers receive young talent in Kuzma, Caruso and an incoming first round pick in return for their unhappy star player who would have most likely left in free agency anyways. In this scenario they are able to develop young talent and rebuild faster than if they let Oladipo walk after yet another, slightly-above-average season.

Overall

Wouldn't it be crazy to see Oladipo, Lavine, or Rozier in a Lakers uniform next season? It is more than possible, and it would be mightily beneficial for the Purple and Gold. If the Lakers can add a consistent scoring option to their backcourt, they will be virtually unstoppable.

With a healthy Clippers team looking for vengeance, and a forgotten Golden State Warriors team looking to reclaim their throne, the Lakers must be proactive in acquiring a third star in order to maintain their Western Conference dominance. Be on the lookout for what the Lakers do this offseason.