Report: Lakers planning to pursue third star, Trae Young most 'realistic' option
The Lakers are actively pursuing a third star in the upcoming offseason, with Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks being a top target.
The potential trade for Trae Young would involve giving up draft picks and players like Austin Reaves, possibly with additional assets to match salaries. [ more ]
NBA teams reportedly view Gabe Vincent as 'dead money' in trade talks
The Lakers did not make any trades at the NBA trade deadline despite being in constant rumors.
The Lakers are planning to aim for a bigger trade attempt for Donovan Mitchell or Trae Young in the summer when they have more first-round draft picks to use in a deal. [ more ]