The Lakers Acquire A New Point Guard And A Shooter
Since LeBron James joined the Lakers in 2018, the team has needed a steadying presence at point guard. The Lakers won a championship in the year they had a guard rotation that included Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley and was reasonably effective. Since then, players like Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook have failed to carry out that responsibility. Dejounte Murray could hold the key.
For the season, Murray is averaging 20.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. The Hawks now face an insurmountable ceiling as a result of his awkward fit next to Trae. LeBron James, the team captain for the Lakers, will be one of his teammates.
The Hawks have attempted to salary dump Bogdan Bogdanovic to other teams in the past, but few takers. Currently averaging 17.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, the Hawks may trade him to the Lakers, who are in dire need of a specialist shooter such as himself.
