SKY NEWS: The Los Angeles Lakers move quickly to complete a trade for a $22 million center, officially

SKY NEWS: The Los Angeles Lakers move quickly to complete a trade for a $22 million center, officially

One possible reason for the interest in Capela could be the curiosity around Dejounte Murray. The Hawks are rumored to be interested in moving the center in exchange for Murray. There has also been interest in Capela from other teams, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers. The interest was reported by ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel.

“In Atlanta, frustrations over their lack of success are still growing, which leaves the Hawks’ front office vulnerable to almost any offer that comes their way. According to sources, a number of playoff-contending teams have already expressed interest in acquiring Capela. The Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, and Sacramento Kings have all been mentioned as potential suitors for

If the Sacramento Kings want to contend in the Western Conference, they might be an intriguing destination for Capela.

 

the veteran center.

Dejounte Murray and Clint Capela might be traded.
Murray has the interest of both the Knicks and the Lakers, so it’s possible that both players will be traded in the same deal. This significantly alters the package from the first reports, but it is conceivable.

Both New York and Los Angeles would need to come up with salaries to match the deal, probably in addition to draft capital, if Murray is traded for Capela. The Hawks are currently figuring out how much to trade for Capela and other players, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic.

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According to league sources, the Hawks have been discussing possible deals for Murray. While some will tell you they’re almost there, others will argue the Hawks are still out there trying to figure out how much they can get for him and other important players (like Hunter and Capela).

Shams Charania of “Run It Back” on FanDuelTV revealed that Dejounte Murray was being considered by the Lakers. The Knicks have more assets to complete a deal if they so choose, even though the Lakers have expressed interest.The New York Knicks may be willing to package picks and players for Murray, but with Capela in the mix, things could change. “The Lakers are suitors, we’ve discussed. They have a need, I think, at that position. And we’re still waiting to see how exactly his market shapes out,” Charania said.

Concerned About Dejounte Murray and Jalen Brunson Are The Knicks
The Knicks’ only concern with Dejounte Murray’s addition is that they are unsure of how well he and Jalen Brunson will mesh together. The concerns are definitely justified given how the Hawks have performed since trading him to play next to Trae Young. The concerns were reported by Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer.

The Knicks are reportedly worried about Murray’s ability to get along with Jalen Brunson, but they are still listed as a possible suitor. Murray will undoubtedly have a number of suitors who are looking for a two-way, All-Star guard on a somewhat team-friendly contract, even if it’s not the Knicks.

For Heavy.com, Jon Conahan writes about the NBA and NFL, concentrating on the Washington Commanders, Milwaukee Bucks, and New York Knicks. His sports writing has been featured on Sports Illustrated, oddschecker, ClutchPoints, and Sportskeeda since 2019. Additional information about Jon Conahan

 

 

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