The Brooklyn Nets have popped up in trade rumors throughout this season as sellers at the approaching deadline. The name at the forefront of trade discussions involving the Nets is 26-year-old center Nic Claxton. The trade in the Nets' case is mainly to free up cap space and to acquire a future first-round pick. The 2028 first-round pick would be the third first-round pick in that draft cycle that the Nets have rights to. The Nets aren't looking to make any blockbuster deals to bring in any superstar-level talents at the dedline, this trade to the Lakers would benefit the team in the long run.