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NBA Trade Deadline: The trade each team must make

By Michael Dunlap

May 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson (15) and center Kendrick Perkins (5) watch the game against the Memphis Grizzlies from the bench during the second half of game five of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Thunder 88-84. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson (15) and center Kendrick Perkins (5) watch the game against the Memphis Grizzlies from the bench during the second half of game five of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Thunder 88-84. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson (15) and center Kendrick Perkins (5) watch the game against the Memphis Grizzlies from the bench during the second half of game five of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Thunder 88-84. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson (15) and center Kendrick Perkins (5) watch the game against the Memphis Grizzlies from the bench during the second half of game five of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Thunder 88-84. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Lake Show Life (Los Angeles Lakers)

Lakers send Jordan Hill, draft pick to Thunder for Kendrick Perkins, Reggie Jackson

If there’s one trade I would make for the Lakers, it would be to send Jordan Hill and the Lakers’ second round pick to the OKC Thunder for Kendrick Perkins and Reggie Jackson.

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This trade just makes too much sense for both sides. The Thunder need a big man that can do more than set a good screen (sorry Nick Collison) or look mean and ugly (sorry Perkins). Jordan Hill doesn’t need to be a top scoring option, is a highly efficient rebounder, and a big-time energy guy. What he lacks defensively as a rim protector can be covered up by Serge Ibaka.

For the Lakers, they sell off their most valuable asset at a high price and land a nice coup in return. Since bringing in Dion Waiters, Jackson has looked lost on the Thunder. With OKC very unlikely to match any deal for Jackson, who will be a restricted free agent, it makes sense for them to move him on for something in return that can help them make a run for the playoffs.

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