The Toronto Raptors have entered discussions on acquiring D'Angelo Russell at the trade deadline, sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Russell has previously been linked with the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets as the Los Angeles Lakers seek a trade for Dejounte Murray. Russell has a $18.7 million player option for the 24-25 season. Russell could have had a no-trade clause … [Read more...] about Raptors Emerge As Possible Landing Spot For D’Angelo Russell
Lakers Unlikely To Make Major Move, Won’t Trade Austin Reaves Unless It Is For All-Star
The odds of the Los Angeles Lakers making a major move at the trade deadline have decreased in recent days, sources tell Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The Lakers have grown more confident in the potential for the team to improve internally. The Lakers will not trade Austin Reaves unless a perennial All-Star unexpectedly becomes available, sources tell Buha. Dejounte Murray … [Read more...] about Lakers Unlikely To Make Major Move, Won’t Trade Austin Reaves Unless It Is For All-Star
Jarred Vanderbilt Diagnosed With Right Foot Sprain, To Be Re-Evaluated In 3-4 Weeks
Jarred Vanderbilt was diagnosed with a right mid-foot sprain, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Monday. Vanderbilt will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks. It was reported over the weekend that Vanderbilt could miss the rest of the season. … [Read more...] about Jarred Vanderbilt Diagnosed With Right Foot Sprain, To Be Re-Evaluated In 3-4 Weeks
Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young Named NBA’s Players Of Week 15
Kawhi Leonard and Trae Young have been named the NBA's Players of Week 15. Leonard averaged 29.8 points and 8.0 rebounds on 56.6 percent shooting as the Los Angeles Clippers went 3-1. Young averaged 31.0 points and 11.3 assists while shooting 64.5 percent on three-pointers as the Atlanta Hawks went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young Named NBA’s Players Of Week 15
Lakers Won’t Pursue Trade For 3rd Max Unless He’s All-NBA Caliber Player
The Los Angeles Lakers will not pursue trading for a third player on a max contract unless he is an All-NBA-caliber talent, a source told ESPN's Bobby Marks. There are no players currently on the trade market fitting that description and the Lakers do not possess the trade assets needed to get in on that type of conversation if there was. The Lakers have 13 players earning from … [Read more...] about Lakers Won’t Pursue Trade For 3rd Max Unless He’s All-NBA Caliber Player