​EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 25: General Manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on September 25, 2025 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 12: Buddy Hield #8 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates after a basket against the Miami Heat during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) GettyWith Luka Doncic at the helm, one thing the Los Angeles Lakers cannot have enough of is 3-point shooting. The Lakers may have lost Rui Hachimura, who is the greatest 3-point shooter by percentage in NBA history, and the sharpshooting Luke Kennard, but free agent signings Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton and Sandro Mamukelashvili, three players expected to log major minutes next season, are more than adequate long-range jumpershooters. Historically, Doncic-led teams have been at their best when Doncic puts pressure on the defense, forces it to collapse and either shoots the ball or finds a shooter wide open on the perimeter. The Lakers could use more spot up 3-point shooters, especially off the bench. One easy target could be Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield, who has been one of the league’s most prolific 3-point snipers over the last decade. Hield Would Be an Excellent Shooter Off the Pine for LakersGettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 12: Buddy Hield #8 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates after a basket against the Miami Heat during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)At his best, Hield was a roughly 20-point-per-game scorer who could catch fire from the 3-point line within a blink of an eye. Although he is no longer a high-caliber scorer, he can absolutely knock down some 3s, especially if he gets one of those Luka Magic passes right into the pocket.Here’s a proposed trade that brings Hield to L.A.Lakers receive: Buddy Hield, Will Richard and a 2033 second round pick (via GSW)Hawks receive: a 2033 second round pick (via LAL)Warriors receive: Dalton Knecht and Bronny JamesThis hypothetical trade sends the Warriors a pair of developmental prospects. James, 21, showed promising flashes of improvement in his sophomore season, while Knecht’s decline in Year 2 may be proof that he needs a chance elsewhere to find his rhythm in the NBA. The Hawks, who need to trim their roster to be in league compliance, shed nearly $10 million in payroll and pick up a second round pick.Meanwhile, t