of los angeles lakers spent most of the summer (failed) Looking to trade Russell Westbrook, and with only 10 days until training camp, it seems very likely that nothing will be accomplished, at least on that front.But tank aggressively as their trading options and time to act without losing valuable camping time dwindle. utah jazz It remains one of the last standing, seemingly viable dumping grounds for the highest-paid, least-wanted player on the team.
Good news for the Lakers. Suddenly more guarded rosterAccording to the latest report from ?, Utah still appears to be open to a deal given the two sides are talking to each other. Jovan Buha and Sam Amick athletic (emphasis mine):
In a recent conversation with Jazz, the Lakers targeted [Bojan] Bogdanovic, Jordan Clarkson and Malik Beasley, league sources said. Lakers desire to land PacersBuddy Hield has also been well documented, and the former Kings guard nearly came in via trade last summer. The 29-year-old’s 3-point specialist, alongside Myles Turner, has also been a focus of the Lakers’ offseason negotiations with Indiana, but no deal is expected on that front.
A deal with Indiana doesn’t seem like a huge shock at this point, considering there’s been little noise on that front in recent weeks.
But it also makes sense that the team would be interested in Bogdanovic. He’s his 6’8-foot forward and his shooter with 39.2% of his 3-point career.With that size and that ability, he’s the Lakers so thin right now that Austin Reeves (then generously Listed at 6’5, 206 lbs. last season) is the expected backup small forward.
League sources say future lineup decisions will be up to Durbin Hamm, but as of Sept. 16, the Lakers are headed to training camp with Westbrook and Schroeder as lead guards. 3 behind LeBron James. https://t.co/sTQx9kE6ur
— Mark Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 16, 2022
Wow.
As for Clarkson, Customers of Clutch Sports When Former Lakershe will check the box for this team generally try to search with that addition. He’ll also provide the team with some extra scoring power, but it’s unclear how much more he’ll need from the guard, assuming Westbrook heads to Utah for him.
When discussing Beasley’s possible additions, it’s worth noting that he pleaded guilty following the 2020 incident, where marijuana and other guns were seized by police.” according to minneapolis star tribune.
There is no easy way to move from that authorization, but there are others. Reasons for gossip columns His addition can be tricky in the locker room of Lakers dual-wielding player Scottie Pippen Jr., whatever it is.
This means that, on the whole, this trade package is incomplete, if only judging by the basketball side. It’s past the time when a perfect alternative is available for the value of
But is this deal worth both the 2027 and 2029 first round picks? I would almost certainly argue otherwise.But considering Utah Reportedly all he wants in a deal with the Lakers is to get both picks, it may be the team’s only option if they want to get off Westbrook before training camp. So we’ll see what happens in the next few days and weeks and if either side is willing to get upset.
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