REPORTS: Lakers Engage With Boston Celtics for 6’6″ Star as NBA Trade Deadline Draws Close

One of the most exciting parts of the NBA season is just around the corner and teams are making moves. The trade deadline is on Thursday and heavyweights like the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make headlines. One of the names being linked to the Lakers is Josh Richardson, of the Boston Celtics.

Although it is a tricky trade to pull off, the Lakers have their sights set on Richardson. And according to sources, they will try to pull off this trade before the deadline, with departures to improve the salary cap.

Josh Richardson to the Lakers

With the team having a disappointing season, coach Frank Vogel would be looking at players to improve the roster. One of them is the Boston Celtics guard Josh Richardson.

According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, “The Lakers are the latest team to have been linked to Boston’s efforts to trade Josh Richardson.”

Los Angeles has been active in the trade market this season. Although they haven’t been able to get any deals, rumors have linked them to multiple players.

One of the biggest worries of the team’s front office is Russell Westbrook. He has been disappointing all season and his high salary proves to be a barricade whenever a trade comes through.

The latest news on the trade market point suggests a swoop for Boston Celtics star Josh Richardson. Although not much is known about the Lakers’ interest in the player, all reports point towards a deadline day deal.

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How has Richardson been this season?

Josh Richardson has been instrumental for a young Celtics team this season. And the Lakers front office is the right man to fix the mess in Los Angeles.

Although the two teams have performed well below expectations, the issues in LA are much more. The team has been hit with injuries all season to key players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Richardson averages 9.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists for the Celtics this season.

The biggest factor which the coach might consider while bringing in a player like Richardson is his age. He is currently 28 and has many years left in his prime. While the Lakers, on the other hand still rely on a 37-year-old LeBron James. They have an average age of 30.0 which is the oldest in the league and are in a dire need of rebuilding.

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