Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The wide net being cast by the Lakers in their search for a new center includes a trio of young bigs in Nick Richards, Yves Missi and Robert Williams III. While the Lakers have not made any moves just yet at the center position, that doesn’t mean work isn’t being done. It appears they have been working the phone behind the scenes in … [Read more...] about Report: Lakers have had trade talks for Nick Richards, Yves Missi, Robert Williams III
Report: Lakers ‘bracing to lose’ Dorian Finney-Smith in free agency
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images With free agency now hours away, the Lakers may be close to losing Dorian Finney-Smith this offseason. The Lakers may be set to lose one of their key rotation players at the start of free agency. Dorian Finney-Smith opted out of his contract on Sunday and appears set to leave Los Angeles entirely this summer. According to Dan Woike of The … [Read more...] about Report: Lakers ‘bracing to lose’ Dorian Finney-Smith in free agency
Deandre Ayton reportedly wants to play in a ‘winning situation’
Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images According to recent reports, Deandre Ayton wanted to leave the Blazers in order to have a shot at winning this upcoming season. Deandre Ayton asking for a buyout was the first shocking move of NBA free agency. Where he will go next is still unknown, but some tidbits are coming out as to why he wanted out of Portland. As reported by … [Read more...] about Deandre Ayton reportedly wants to play in a ‘winning situation’
5 potential LeBron James trades if he wants to leave the Lakers
Jerome Miron-Imagn Images If LeBron decides to formally request a trade this summer, where could he end up? Free agency isn’t technically allowed to begin until LeBron James gets messy, according to Page 384 of the NBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement. Luckily, the King got a head start on that Sunday. Shortly after ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news that … [Read more...] about 5 potential LeBron James trades if he wants to leave the Lakers
Report: Lakers, De’Anthony Melton have ‘strong mutual interest’ in deal
Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images The Lakers must prepare for a potential Dorian Finney-Smith departure, and De’Anthony Melton could be a player who helps ease the pain of losing a great 3-and-D wing. With NBA free agency moving so quickly, teams must have multiple plans in place to prepare for as many scenarios as possible. The Lakers are currently in that … [Read more...] about Report: Lakers, De’Anthony Melton have ‘strong mutual interest’ in deal