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NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Acquire Malcolm Brogdon For Package Centered On Dennis Schroder

During the 2020 offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers made several big moves to improve its bench depth and address other weaknesses, including one that allowed them to acquire Dennis Schroder from the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, as suggested in a recent trade idea, the team could make their point guard rotation even stronger by acquiring […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Blake Griffin Could Join Forces With LeBron James On Lakers And Get His Revenge Against Clippers

Since their controversial breakup in 2018, there has been bad blood existing between veteran power forward Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers. Months after giving him a massive contract extension and declaring him as the face of the franchise, the Clippers traded him to the Detroit Pistons to undergo a rebuilding process. With his […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Could Trade Marc Gasol And Talen Horton-Tucker For Hassan Whiteside

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside is one of the veteran big men who is expected to be traded during the 2020-21 NBA season. With the team currently heading into another huge disappointment, most people think the Kings will try flipping his expiring contract into precious assets before the 2021 trade deadline, rather than lose him […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Target Mo Bamba As Surprise Trade Deadline Acquisition, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

While the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked in trade rumors and ideas to several big names ahead of the March 25 deadline, a recent article suggested that the team might be better off pursuing a “surprise” target such as Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba. As explained on Monday by Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley, the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Get John Collins For Package Centered On Montrezl Harrell

According to a recently proposed trade idea, the Los Angeles Lakers could add another star player to start alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis by acquiring John Collins from the Atlanta Hawks. On Saturday, NBA Analysis Network explained that while the proposed deal might seem unlikely due to how the Hawks are in striking distance […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Get Eric Gordon From Rockets For Two Players & Draft Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers arguably look like a team that doesn’t have any glaring needs, with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way and their 21-6 record good enough for second in the Western Conference. However, the Lakers might need to acquire a player or two before the trade deadline in order to […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Here Are The Lakers’ Top Recommended Trade Targets Before Deadline, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

As of this writing, the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of another strong season, with their 20-6 record putting them just half of a game behind the Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz. Despite how the team doesn’t seem to have any “major needs,” Bleacher Report listed three players who the organization could […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Jerami Grant & Wayne Ellington Could Be Traded To LA Lakers For Four Players & First-Round Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers may be performing well so far in the 2020-21 NBA season, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they would no longer seek major roster upgrades before the 2021 trade deadline. With the emergence of title contenders like the Brooklyn Nets, the Lakers will likely continue to find ways to improve the […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Should ‘Test The Market’ For Kyle Kuzma, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

Since last season, rumors have been swirling around Kyle Kuzma and his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. With his failure to live up to expectations as the team’s third star behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis, most people believe that the Lakers are better off using Kuzma as a trade chip to further upgrade […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

LeBron James Calls NBA, NBPA All-Star Game Agreement A ‘Slap In The Face’

To say that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has little enthusiasm for playing in his 17th NBA All-Star Game this year would be a massive understatement. Following his team’s blowout win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, the 36-year-old issued some harsh criticism of the league and the players union for agreeing to schedule […]

By Ryan Aston | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Acquire Devonte’ Graham For Montrezl Harrell In Newly Proposed Trade Idea

At this point in the 2020-21 season, the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are second in the Western Conference with a 17-6 record. The Charlotte Hornets, on the other hand, have made noticeable improvements in the East thanks to this year’s No. 3 overall draft pick, LaMelo Ball, and free-agent addition Gordon Hayward. Given the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Could Acquire Carmelo Anthony For Markieff Morris & Two Second-Rounders In Proposed Deal

Since the Los Angeles Lakers acquired LeBron James in the summer of 2018, Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony has frequently been linked to them. Anthony and James, who are close pals and members of the infamous Banana Boat Crew, have been dreaming of playing together on one team from the time they entered […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Spurs Could Acquire Kyle Kuzma For Patty Mills & First-Round Pick In New Trade Idea

According to a newly proposed trade idea, the San Antonio Spurs could potentially improve their chances of returning to the postseason after missing last year’s playoffs by making a move for Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma. On Tuesday, NBA Analysis Network wrote that Kuzma has been a rumored component in many a rumored or […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Hassan Whiteside Would Be ‘Perfect Fit’ With LA Lakers, Per ‘Lake Show Life’

The Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran Marc Gasol in the 2020 free agency with the hope that he would be a major upgrade over Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee at the center position. Unfortunately, as of now, Gasol has been a disappointment. With his decreased mobility and stamina, some have doubts that he could effectively […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Should Target Pelicans SG JJ Redick Before 2021 Trade Deadline

Despite entering the 2020-21 NBA season as one of the heavy favorites to win the championship, the Los Angeles Lakers are still expected to seek roster upgrades before the 2021 trade deadline. As their rivals continue to grow stronger, the Lakers likely won’t stop finding ways to give LeBron James and Anthony Davis the necessary […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Buddy Hield To Lakers & Kyle Kuzma To Kings Proposed In New Three-Way Trade Idea

According to a newly published trade scenario, the Los Angeles Lakers could upgrade their starting lineup ahead of the March 25 deadline by moving forward Kyle Kuzma to the Sacramento Kings in a three-way deal that would send Buddy Hield to Los Angeles and a future first-rounder to the Memphis Grizzlies. On Monday, NBA Analysis […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Acquire ‘Ideal Trade Target’ For Three Players & Draft Picks In Proposed Blockbuster

The Los Angeles Lakers may currently own the best record in the Western Conference, but they are still highly expected to be active on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. As their rivals get stronger, the Lakers should continue to build around LeBron James and Anthony Davis in order to strengthen their chances of […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Acquire Kevin Porter Jr. From Cavaliers, New Report Recommends

Although some recent trade ideas have suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers could make big pre-deadline moves for high-profile players such as Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards, the club could also upgrade its bench in the weeks leading up to the March 25 deadline. One such idea would involve acquiring Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kevin […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Could Send Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope To Rockets For Victor Oladipo

Though they currently hold the best record in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers are still expected to be active before the 2021 trade deadline. They may have two of the best players in the league, but as some of their rivals continue to grow stronger, they might be forced to find a third […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Get Bradley Beal For Three Players & Two First-Rounders In Proposed Blockbuster Deal

Despite the fact they are leading the Western Conference with an 11-4 record, there have been several trade ideas involving the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers since the 2020-21 season started last month. While superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have a strong supporting cast in place, talk still remains regarding the possibility of adding […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Could Trade Dennis Schroder And Montrezl Harrell For DeMar DeRozan

Ever since the 2020 offseason, rumors have been continuously swirling around veteran shooting guard DeMar DeRozan and his future with the San Antonio Spurs. Although it’s unknown if they are actively shopping DeRozan, many believe it would be best for them to move him before the 2021 trade deadline, rather than take the risk of […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Could Acquire Hassan Whiteside And Glenn Robinson For Package Centered On Alex Caruso

The Los Angeles Lakers may currently own the best record in the Western Conference, but they are still expected to be aggressive on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. As other title contenders grow stronger, the Lakers should make sure that LeBron James and Anthony Davis have all the necessary help they need to […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Acquire Myles Turner For Kyle Kuzma, Marc Gasol & Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

In a recently proposed trade idea, NBA Analysis Network suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers could upgrade their center rotation by swinging a deal for Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner. According to the publication, the Lakers still appear to be “clear favorites” to win a second straight championship later this year, with players such as […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Reacquire Dwight Howard For Alex Caruso & Second-Rounder In New Trade Idea

After helping the Los Angeles Lakers win a championship in the 2019-20 season, Dwight Howard entered free agency late last year and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he currently serves as Joel Embiid’s backup at center. However, it was recently suggested that there might be a way for the Lakers to bring back the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Trade Rumors: LA Lakers Could Swap Talen Horton-Tucker For Derrick Rose

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose is one of the veteran players who are expected to be moved before the 2021 trade deadline. The former MVP may remain committed to the Pistons, but with the team heading into an inevitable rebuild, most no longer see him finishing the 2020-21 NBA season in Detroit. In the […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Send Montrezl Harrell To Kings For Bjelica & Robinson, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

Despite leading the Western Conference with a 6-2 win-loss record, the Los Angeles Lakers are seen as a team that might need to make some adjustments in order to address their remaining weaknesses and improve their chances of repeating as NBA champions. As suggested in a new list of trade ideas, one such move would […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Montrezl Harrell May Be ‘Most Sensible’ Player For Lakers To Trade, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

In a recently published article, Bleacher Report suggested that 2019-20 Sixth Man of the Year awardee Montrezl Harrell could be the player the Los Angeles Lakers would trade before the March 25 deadline, should they decide to make further adjustments to their lineup. As explained on Friday by the publication’s Dan Favale in his list […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Zach LaVine Could Be Headed To LA Lakers For Package Including Caldwell-Pope And Kuzma

After winning the 2020 NBA championship, the Los Angeles Lakers immediately addressed their need for another playmaker and shot-creator by trading for Dennis Schroder. They also solidified their frontcourt by signing Marc Gasol and Montrezl Harrell in free agency. However, despite their recent additions, the Lakers might not be done making moves. In order to […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Pacers Could Trade Victor Oladipo To Lakers For Dennis Schroder, Alex Caruso, Jared Dudley & Pick

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo is set to be one of the hottest names on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. With their failure to reach an agreement regarding a contract extension, it would be better for the Pacers to move him now than to take the risk of losing him in the […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Knicks Could Acquire Kyle Kuzma For Kevin Knox & Draft Picks In Hypothetical Deal

According to a recently proposed trade idea, the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers could swap their struggling young forwards, with Kyle Kuzma heading to the Knicks and the Lakers receiving Kevin Knox and two second-round picks from the 2021 draft. On Thursday, NBA Analysis Network wrote that at this point, the Knicks have […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Trade Kyle Kuzma To Thunder For George Hill, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

Although the Los Angeles Lakers made several upgrades this offseason after winning their 17th NBA championship earlier this year, backup forward Kyle Kuzma has remained the subject of many trade rumors and hypothetical transactions. In the latest example of the latter, Bleacher Report recently recommended a deal that would send Kuzma and Alfonzo McKinnie to […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Could Re-Sign JR Smith To A One-Year, Veteran’s Minimum Deal, ‘Bleacher Report’ Predicts

Veteran shooting guard JR Smith is one of the players who’s yet to find a new home in the 2020 free agency. Smith might have been on the Los Angeles Lakers roster when they successfully captured the Larry O’Brien Trophy last season, but he failed to make an impact in his brief time wearing the […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Knicks Could Get Kyle Kuzma For Reggie Bullock & Second-Round Pick, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

According to a recently published list of trade ideas, the New York Knicks could acquire Kyle Kuzma from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for one of their role players from last season — wingman Reggie Bullock — and a 2021 second-round draft pick previously acquired from the Detroit Pistons. As explained on Thursday by […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Pau Gasol Confirms Interest In LA Lakers Reunion

After months of rumors and speculation, former NBA big man and multi-time All-Star Pau Gasol has confirmed his interest in returning to the world’s top basketball league for the 2020-21 campaign. As reported by ESPN‘s Zach Lowe, the 40-year-old is actively working toward a comeback and also has hopes of once again competing for his […]

By Ryan Aston | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Proposed Deal Would Send Malcolm Brogdon To LA Lakers For Dennis Schroder And Kyle Kuzma

After the NBA lifted the moratorium for trades, the Los Angeles Lakers immediately made a move to address their need for another shot creator and playmaker. They sent Danny Green and the draft rights to Jaden McDaniels to the Oklahoma City Thunder to acquire Dennis Schroder. The arrival of Schroder in Los Angeles is expected […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Kyle Kuzma Would Be Key To Lakers’ Acquisition Of Third Superstar In 2021 Offseason

When the Los Angeles Lakers’ acquired Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans last summer, most people viewed Kyle Kuzma as the third star on the team’s roster. The Lakers may have managed to win the NBA championship title in the 2019-20 NBA season, but Kuzma didn’t seem to be ready for that type of […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: LA Lakers ‘Building A Relationship’ With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Agency Ahead Of 2021 Free Agency

Despite ending their title drought last season, the reigning NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers continue to find ways to upgrade their current roster. They first addressed their need for another shot creator and playmaker by trading for Dennis Schroder and filled the huge holes left by their departing veterans by signing Marc Gasol, Montrezl Harrell, […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Get Coby White For Kyle Kuzma & Draft Picks In Hypothetical Trade

As suggested in a recently proposed trade idea, the Los Angeles Lakers could upgrade their backcourt with a promising talent by acquiring Coby White from the Chicago Bulls for forward Kyle Kuzma and two second-round picks — one each from the 2023 and 2024 draft classes. As explained by NBA Analysis Network on Wednesday, Kuzma […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Reportedly Might Pursue Kawhi Leonard Or Paul George In 2021 Free Agency

Although the 2021 free agency period is still several months away, it was recently suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers could pursue the two superstar forwards from their crosstown rivals, the Clippers — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. As quoted by Heavy on Tuesday, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne recently appeared on the Mason and Ireland Show, […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Spurs Could Get Kyle Kuzma For Derrick White & Second-Round Pick In Hypothetical Trade

According to a recently proposed trade idea, the San Antonio Spurs could acquire Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma in exchange for backup guard Derrick White and a 2021 second-round draft pick. As explained on Thursday by NBA Analysis Network, there’s a possibility that the Lakers might not have much interest in investing a large […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James & Anthony Davis Could Make ‘Some Financial Sacrifice’ To Form Big 3 In LA

Though they just won the NBA championship last season, it seems like the Los Angeles Lakers are seriously planning to join the pursuit for reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2021 free agency period. According to a previous The Inquisitr article, there is speculation that Anthony Davis is purposely […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Get Carmelo Anthony For Kyle Kuzma & Talen Horton-Tucker In Hypothetical Trade

Although Carmelo Anthony has just agreed to sign a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, a new trade idea suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers could acquire him for reserve forward Kyle Kuzma and incoming second-year wingman Talen Horton-Tucker. As explained on Tuesday by NBA Analysis Network, Anthony’s friendship with Lakers superstar […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: LeBron James, Anthony Davis Planning To Recruit Giannis Antetokounmpo To LA Lakers In 2021

Rumors have been continuously swirling around reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks since they got defeated by the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Bucks remain confident that he would sign the massive contract extension that they offered, but as of now, […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Trading JaVale McGee To Cavaliers, Signing Marc Gasol In 2020 Free Agency

Despite winning the NBA championship title last season, the Los Angeles Lakers continue to find ways to upgrade their current roster. After the recent acquisitions of Dennis Schroder, Wesley Matthews, and Montrezl Harrell, the Lakers made another move to further improve their frontcourt by signing veteran center Marc Gasol in the 2020 free agency. Before […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Acquire Derrick Rose For Kyle Kuzma & JaVale McGee, Per ‘Lake Show Life’

According to a recent list of trade ideas, the Los Angeles Lakers could further upgrade their backcourt rotation by acquiring Derrick Rose from the Detroit Pistons for forward Kyle Kuzma and center JaVale McGee. As explained by Fansided’s Lake Show Life, the Lakers could add yet another point guard to their roster following their acquisition […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: CJ McCollum Could Be Headed To LA Lakers For Package Centered On Kyle Kuzma, Per ‘Fadeaway World’

Only weeks after successfully winning the 2020 NBA championship title, Los Angeles Lakers power forward Kyle Kuzma continues to be involved in various trade speculations. With his failure to live up to expectations last season, there are expectations that the Lakers will use Kuzma as a trade chip to improve their roster this offseason. One […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Reportedly Made Offer To Jrue Holiday Before Dennis Schroder Deal

Not long after the NBA lifted its trade moratorium on Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers made a move for Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder, offering forward/guard Danny Green and this year’s 28th overall draft pick. However, the German playmaker was not the best player at his position who was involved in this year’s […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Get Zach LaVine For Kuzma, Caldwell-Pope, Caruso & Cook, Per ‘Fadeaway World’

With the NBA lifting its trade moratorium on Monday, a number of teams have pulled off blockbuster deals ahead of this week’s draft. Although the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly set to acquire point guard Dennis Schroder from the Oklahoma City Thunder, a recent list of suggested trades noted that the team could theoretically make […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 2y ago

LA Lakers Completing Trade For Oklahoma City Thunder’s Dennis Schroder

With just days remaining before the 2020 NBA Draft, the world-champion Los Angeles Lakers have already begun to beef up their roster for a title defense. Per a tweet from ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday, the team is putting the finishing touches on a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder to land high-scoring combo guard […]

By Ryan Aston | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Chris Paul-To-Lakers Trade Would Be ‘Nightmare’ For Warriors Next Season

The Golden State Warriors may have finished the 2019-20 NBA season as a lottery team, but they are already emerging as one of the heavy favorites to fully dominate the Western Conference and bring home the Larry O’Brien Trophy next year. That’s no longer surprising to most fans, as the Warriors are set to have […]

By JB Baruelo | 2y ago

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