The Lakers are feeling a sense of urgency to make some moves ahead of Thursday’s deadline, Dave McMenamin of ESPN writes.
Their blowout loss to the Bucks Tuesday night led to the “uneasy admission” in the locker room that their current roster is just not working, and staying pat at the trade deadline isn’t seen as a viable option by Lakers players.
“Do I think we can reach the level where Milwaukee is right now? Um, no,” LeBron James said (as relayed by Bill Oram of The Athletic). “Is that what you wanted to hear? No.”
More NBA Rumors, News & Notes
- Barnes on the Move? – The Kings continue to shop Harrison Barnes, but they’re interested in win-now assets rather than future assets, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. The Knicks have inquired about Barnes, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.
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Gordon to Utah? – The Jazz are interested in Eric Gordon, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Jazz are looking to package Joe Ingles‘ expiring contract with a first-round pick to add a wing.
- Buddy on the Move? – The Pacers are open to flipping Buddy Hield‘s contract at the deadline, according to Scotto (same article). The Lakers and Mavericks are linked to Hield, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report (h/t @_TradeDeadline). However, Hield is not expected to be moved, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN.
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What’s Next in Indiana? – T.J. Warren and Torrey Craig are deemed available, per Scotto. Myles Turner is likely staying after they traded away Domantas Sabonis. Malcolm Brogdon could be traded this offseason after the acquisition of Tyrese Haliburton.
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Dragic to New York? – The Knicks could get into the Goran Dragic mix, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. The Knicks desperately need help at the point guard position.
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Nets Make Counteroffer: The Nets have made a counteroffer of James Harden for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Matisse Thybulle and Andre Drummond, according to Jason Dumas of Bleacher Report. The Sixers have refused to include Tyrese Maxey and are hesitant to give up Seth Curry. Patty Mills would likely go alongside Harden in any deal. The Nets and Sixers are also in a “deal zone.”
