The Los Angeles Lakers lost a ton of 3-point shooting this offseason. They have also added some, but probably not enough.
Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard are among the most lethal 3-point shooters in the NBA and have found new homes this summer. Losing one player who shot well over 40 percent from beyond the arc. Losing two players of that caliber sting. Make that burn.
To counter, the Lakers added Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes. Two solid shooters, yes. But not to the level of Hachimura and Kennard.
The Lakers could use a player who can get busy with Luka Doncic on the court. Someone who arguably stands as the league’s best movement shooter. That player is Detroit Pistons wingman Duncan Robinson.
How the Lakers Could Land Robinson and Get Luka Doncic a Marksman
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after making a three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors in the second hald at Chase Center on January 30, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Lakers will make more moves because they are over the league-mandated roster limit. That will open the door to a trade, and the Lakers could use the opportunity to pick up a substantial piece.
As a part of a hypothetical four-team trade centered around Desmond Bane, the Lakers get their hands on Robinson, who shot 41 percent from the 3-point line last season. The proposed trade is constructed primarily to give the Pistons another star around Cade Cunningham, but here’s how the Lakers could benefit as a facilitating team.
Pistons receive: Desmond Bane and two second round picks (from LAL, via WAS)
Magic receives: Ron Holland, Garry Harris, Taurean Prince and a 2028 first round pick
Lakers receive: Duncan Robinson
Rockets receive: Jarred Vanderbilt.
Detroit lands a star wing after losing Tobias Harris in free agency, the Magic shed serious payroll and pick up an emerging star and a draft pick along with depth pieces, while the Lakers and Rockets pick up potentially highly impact rotation pieces.
The Lakers come away with Robinson, the 32-year-old who has established himself as one of the league’s most prolific long-range shooters after going undrafted in 2018.
Robinson Could Be the Best ‘Sneaky’ Pickup of the Summer in the NBA
Last season, Robinson averaged 12.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting 45.6 percent from the field and a hot 41.0 percent from beyond the arc on seven attempts per game. If he produced those numbers in L.A., he would play a major role in making the Lakers legitimate contenders in the West, considering he would be the fourth or fifth scoring option on the team.
The Lakers would hope Robinson knocks down two or three 3s per game on his usual high percentage. Sharing the court with Doncic, he better warm up those legs before games because he would be running off screen after screen like a banshee.
Robinson became known during his time in Miami, where he helped the Heat to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023. Robinson has appeared in 83 playoff games and shot 41 percent from long distance over his postseason career.
The Lakers could use a wing addition. Robinson is a proven starter in the regular season and playoffs. He may not bring it defensively like the Lakers will need from their forwards, but he could change games with his shooting.
Projected NBA Trade Gives Lakers 41% 3-Point Weapon to Pair With Luka Doncic