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Dec 15, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate guard Austin Reaves (15) making a three point shot to defeat the Dallas Mavericks during overtime at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 15, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate guard Austin Reaves (15) making a three point shot to defeat the Dallas Mavericks during overtime at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The trade deadline is just around the corner and the rumors have lit up the world of the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers have been disappointed all season and fans look to the trade deadline with many expectations.
Although the Lakers trade season has been fairly awful, the deadline might be the time when Frank Vogel pulls some strings. News of the Sacramento Kings star Buddy Hield being linked to teams has sent NBA Twitter in a frenzy. According to the latest reports, the Kings are open to letting go of Hield and the fans already feel he is joining the Lakers.
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Jan 4, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates with guard Russell Westbrook (0) as Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) reacts in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Buddy Hield to join the Lakers?
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The Los Angeles Lakers were dubbed as championship favorites before the start of the season, fair to say they are nowhere near that. The team is currently struggling for a playoff spot and taking the 9th spot in the Western Conference.
Although a playoff spot is not impossible, it certainly will not be easy. The Western Conference currently has three teams fighting for a playoff spot.
The biggest worry for the team has been the form of Russell Westbrook. Although there was major news linking him to trade away from Los Angeles, it has all been in vain. Westbrook’s high salary proves to be a major factor in why many deals failed for the former MVP.
The latest news surrounding the Sacramento Kings might make the fans happy. According to the latest rumors, the Kings are open to offloading Buddy Hield. And the fans have already speculated his next team to be the Lakers.
According to HoopsHype, “While Indiana has to wait until the offseason to entertain any Brogdon trade talks, the Pacers could move another guard by Thursday. The Pacers are open to flipping Buddy Hield to another team before the deadline Thursday.”
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Will the Lakers go for another aging player is the biggest question. Hield is already 29 and has disappointed this season. He averaging 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this season for the Kings.
Fans react to the news
With the news of Buddy Hield coming out, NBA Twitter as usual has given their reactions. Here are some of the best reactions to the news.
Lakers tomorrow
— jack (@jack74015329) February 9, 2022
Lakers need to give pacers Russ for hield Thompson and craige
— I love the NBA (@RepeatedWs) February 9, 2022
— ليث (@LaithRMFC) February 9, 2022
Lakers fan pic.twitter.com/uDqJrWWQOz
— AMISI II (@Mufasa231427) February 9, 2022
LeGM already on the call pic.twitter.com/NOohrKEz9V
— The CaruShow🐐 (@Como_te_llamaz) February 9, 2022
Lakers better send Westbrook, THT, Nunn, Ariza, DJ, Bazemore and the 2027 first round pick for Hield IDGAF
— brandon (@Anihmal) February 9, 2022
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If the lakers can get rid of russ while getting buddy they back on track
— Walter⛈ (@Walty25105602) February 9, 2022
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