It’ll be interesting to see how hard L.A. However, Aldridge’s mobility has dwindled, and it’s been a point of emphasis for opposing offenses, which could cause issues for L.A.’s defense. as Gasol hasn’t been consistent from deep.
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Montrezl Harrell has been solid as a four or a situational five, but the Lakers need more from the center slot, and with LaMarcus Aldridge on the outs with San Antonio, the rumors connecting the two are in full swing.Īldridge has expanded his range on offense the last two seasons, and that 36% clip could intrigue L.A. hoped thus far, and Damian Jones, on a 10-day contract, isn’t a staple on the roster yet. The Lakers also lack quality big men, which has manifested itself in the absence of Davis. As stated in the report, the Rockets are struggling to find the young asset they are looking for in trade talks so may ultimately have to settle for a second-round pick and salary filler. values their young players versus win-now players. If the Lakers pull the trigger on Tucker, it’ll come down to how much L.A. Though improvements from long-range, where he’s converting on 28.6% of his attempts, and defense are crucial components to work on, moving on from a player that was drafted and developed by the organization isn’t always easy, especially with the growth he’s illustrated on the court. Still, the 20-year-old prospect is averaging 7.2 points per game on 44.1% field-goal shooting. He made his mark during the preseason, earning significant minutes during the regular season as injuries and health and safety protocols have derailed the normal rotation. The Lakers just extended Kuzma this season, but parting ways with a rejuvenated version of him would be difficult. He’s averaging 11.5 points (fifth on the team) and 6.7 rebounds (third on the team) on 44% field-goal shooting and 36.5% 3-point shooting.
Kuzma’s stepped up this season, especially during the absence of Anthony Davis.
But a deal involving those two is highly unlikely. Other than those two, two-way players Kostas Antetokounmpo, 23, and Devontae Cacok, 24, are young. Players on L.A.’s roster that are plausible for Houston are Kyle Kuzma, the 25-year-old forward, and Talen Horton-Tucker, the 20-year-old combo guard. On the other hand, it makes deals like this tougher to negotiate. The Lakers just won a title, and that’s not usually accomplished by teams comprised of mostly young players. Los Angeles is a unit devoid of young players that could entice Houston. So far, the Rockets’ preference for a young, productive rotation player in trade talks has been a sticking point with teams, which haven’t been willing to part with that kind of an asset for a 35-year-old on an expiring contract, sources said.
The Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets are among teams that have discussed possible deals with the Rockets in recent weeks, sources said. The Lakers seem to have taken their interest in Tucker a step forward, as they are one of four teams involved in trade talks with Houston, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon:
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