Lakers Rumors Roundup: Trade interest in Cam Reddish, LeBron extension

all of the Lakers This offseason trade rumor focuses on Russell Westbrook. Familiar names could also be targets this offseason and are the focus of the latest reports and rumors.

Interesting reddish ruins

Although his NBA career failed to blossom, the Lakers have maintained an interest in Cam Reddish over the years. Reddish came to Duke as a top contender in high school, but failed to live up to his expectations there and has repeated that pattern in the NBA.

Nonetheless, the Lakers continue to fascinate the Red Dish despite years of poor performance, and most recently, Michael Scott hoop hype.

The Lakers were also interested in a trade Knicks A forward-looking Cam Reddish that could be part of a trade. Last season, the Lakers nearly acquired the Red Dish as part of a blockbuster three-team trade talk between the Lakers, Knicks and Raptors at the time.

The report also referred to three team trades Featuring Russell Westbrook and Donovan MitchellHowever, as mentioned earlier, the Lakers’ interest has continued throughout. Back when Reddish was a hawkAt the deadline, the Lakers nearly reached a deal would have landed them reddishbut it did not come true.

It’s a bit strange that the Lakers are actively pursuing someone who has struggled so much in the NBA, especially with regards to their need to shoot and Reddish’s incompetence in not being able to knock down outside shots during his NBA career. . But on their defense, the last player they felt misused or miscast was Malik Monk, and it’s been great for the Lakers.

Latest on LeBron’s extensions

of Lakers, LeBron, Rich Paul to call on Thursday As for his extension, it was the first day both sides could legally negotiate a deal.

But it doesn’t seem like you need to worry — at least for now — as Dave McMenamin’s ESPN Appeared in NBA today On Friday, he expressed reasons for optimism for Lakers fans.

The longer LeBron waits for an extension, the more likely he is to use it to make the Lakers move to trade Westbrook and almost certainly Kyrie Irving. While there’s little indication that LeBron is seriously considering leaving the franchise, many things can change quickly in the NBA.

Kuzma reinstates 2020 title

Kyle Kuzma may no longer be a Laker, but he was part of a title-winning team that will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Lakers fans.

he recently Appeared on the Draymond Green podcast And we talked about the 2020 title in the bubble and the pressure that comes with not only playing for the Lakers, but playing alongside LeBron James.

The weight of these high expectations is often too much of a burden for players. Despite all the shortcomings Kuzma may have had, and the frustrations he caused at times, he lived up to the weight of those expectations, competed at a high level inside the bubble, and helped the Lakers win another ring. played an important role in the success of

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