The Lakers went talent>fit, and I don’t know why

Despite not having a first-round pick until №22, the Los Angeles Lakers dominated the hours leading up to the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday.

Earlier reports linked them as a possible destination for Buddy Hield, a deal that only picked up more steam when Montrezl Harrell — who would’ve been included in the trade — opted into the final year of his contract. For a bit of time, it…