NBA Finals Contributors Dubbed Lakers' Top 2 Most Likely Trade Candidates
Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers are considering trades before the NBA trade deadline. They are focusing on improving their team by potentially trading for key players, including Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans. Guard Gabe Vincent and forward Maxi Kleber are seen as primary trade assets.Key Facts
- The Lakers are the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with an 18-7 record.
- Luka Doncic is under contract with the Lakers for this and the next two seasons.
- The team can trade one first-round pick and up to five pick swaps by early February.
- Los Angeles has explored a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks.
- The Lakers are considering acquiring Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber, past NBA Finals contributors, are considered trade assets.
- The Lakers need to manage their salary cap carefully, being close to the hard-cap limit.
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