NBA Trade Rumoured to Send Lakers a $114 million star in a three-team blockbuster…..
The Los Angeles Lakers have an obligation to show LeBron James that the front office is capable of building an NBA title contender this offseason. In the upcoming months, James will have the option to opt out of his two-year, $99 million contract and become a free agent.
Although the Lakers have long been associated with star guard Dejounte Murray of the Atlanta Hawks, the team was unable to complete a trade for the player before the trade deadline. Is there another chance for the Lakers to get Murray? Sean Davis of Bleacher Report presented a three-team trade proposal, including the Charlotte Hornets to aid in the historic agreement.
Murray and Hornets centre Nick Richards would be acquired by the Lakers as part of the agreement. Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, a 2025 first-round selection, and a 2030 first-round pick would be traded by Los Angeles to Atlanta.
Along with De’Andre Hunter going to Charlotte, the Hawks would also receive a protected 2027 first-round selection from the Hornets. With this idea, Atlanta would be able to start over and get three first-round picks by including Hunter in the three-team trade.
Let’s examine if the Lakers, Hawks, and Hornets should accept this trade proposal.
With Murray joining James and Anthony Davis in the starting lineup, the Lakers would have a new big three going into the 2024–25 campaign. Hachimura and Reaves, two role players Atlanta would receive, might fit Trae Young better. The true benefit of the trade is that Atlanta will receive three first-round picks.
