The Los Angeles Lakers have engaged in trade negotiations been able to come to an agreement yet, with just one week remaining before the trade deadline of February 8?
Windhorst stated on the Unsportsmanlike radio show on January 31 that “the Lakers have shown a willingness to trade that first-round pick, but they still haven’t been able to close a deal because there is not a lot of excitement about D’Angelo Russell.” That person would be the dealmaker. Teams aren’t thrilled about him, even though he has a $18 million option in his contract for the following year.
According to Windhorst, the Lakers have two desirable assets. However, they have refused to group them together.
Windhorst stated, “The Lakers have two assets that are attractive.” “One is a 2029 first-round pick that they are able to trade. Furthermore, it’s negotiable—I don’t just say the pick. Teams will obviously want that left unprotected or very lightly protected.
Austin Reaves is the additional factor. Furthermore, Austin Reaves isn’t exactly an All-Star player. It’s just a long story about his output compared to his contract, which was artificially depressed last summer. Let’s just end it there. People are looking for those two Lakers players.
Murray Dejounte overpowered D’Angelo Russell in the Lakers’ defeat
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Lakers 138-122 on January 30 thanks to three consecutive jump shots from Dejounte Murray, who demonstrated why the Lakers have been pursuing him.
Murray finished with eleven of his nineteenth shots for 24 points, one assist short of a double-double. The former All-Star guard demonstrated his two-way impact, which the Lakers sorely need, by adding two steals and finishing with a game-high plus-19.
In contrast, Russell struggled against Murray and the Hawks. This was the Lakers guard’s lowest scoring performance in 13 games in January, as he only made 3 of 11 shots for 9 points.
Before facing Murray on Tuesday night, Russell was averaging 27.0 points, 6.2 assists, and a 51.2% field goal and 50% three-point shooting percentage. His worst performance since rejoining the Lakers’ starting lineup came at the wrong time.
Russell may have become mentally ill due to the taunts from the Hawks supporters.
As Russell was shooting free throws in the first half, Hawks fans chanted, “We don’t want you!”
In addition to Murray, the Lakers are thinking about making a few other minor trades in the absence of stars who could drastically alter the game.
Three Brooklyn Nets players are reportedly of interest to the Lakers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
