Both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat have been rumored to be in the mix for a blockbuster trade that would reshape the landscape of the NBA. LA has been linked to a swoop for Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets, while Miami seems to be highly interested in Kyrie's teammate and real-life BFF, Kevin Durant. Nothing has significantly materialized for either of these two deals, though, which has led to NBA analyst Bill Simmons conjuring up a sensational trade scenario between the two sides.

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According to Simmons, the Lakers and the Heat should consider a swap between Anthony Davis and Jimmy Butler. In his mind, the renowned NBA broadcaster believes that Pat Riley and his front office would actually be amenable to such a deal:

“And if the Lakers called Miami up and said, ‘We’ll give you Anthony Davis for Jimmy Butler,’ Miami is either doing it or they’re having a seven-hour meeting before they decide not to do it,” Simmons said (h/t Jonathan Sherman of Heat Nation). “But I just think they would do it. If they can turn Jimmy Butler into Anthony Davis, I think they do it.”

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To be clear, there have been no indications that the Lakers or the Heat have placed either Davis or Butler on the trade block. Nevertheless, Simmons thinks a swap between these two superstars would work.

In a one-for-one deal between Anthony Davis and Jimmy Butler, which team would come out on top as the big winner?