LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had a fairytale post-season run during the 2022-23 NBA season. Considering their horrible start to the season, Darvin Ham’s men really put to reach the Western Conference Finals. Now that the season is all done and dusted, the front office will look to make some moves in the market. One of the biggest names linked to the Lake Show is Bradley Beal.
Now that Hield has joined the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster trade, the team is looking at other alternatives. In a major rumor doing the rounds of the internet, the Lakers are looking at two Indiana Pacers stars.
Lakers looking to pair LeBron James with two Pacers stars
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NBA Draft Night is just a few crucial hours away. Everyone’s betting on Victor Wembanyama. However, there are other teams making moves on Draft Night too!
The Lakers might trade the 17th overall pick in order to land Myles Turner and Buddy Hield of the Pacers according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha.
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“Names around the league that have been linked to the Lakers in recent weeks include Indiana’s Myles Turner and Buddy Hield,” wrote Buha.
Players like Mo Bamba and Malik Beasley might also be involved in the potential deal along with the draft picks. Dorian Finney Smith of the Brooklyn Nets is also one player who has been mentioned.
Interestingly, Kristaps Porziņģis was also one name doing the rounds. However, the Celtics gained him in a blockbuster three-way deal that sent former Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart, to the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Lakers have a lot of issues on their hands
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Before they enter the market for trades, the Los Angeles Lakers have several contract issues on their hands. Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura become restricted free agents in the summer and securing an extension is of utmost priority.
The team has to sort out their point guard position. D’Angelo Russell and Dennis Schröder will become free agents this summer and an extension for both seems to be unlikely.
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