The Los Angeles Lakers are linked to a $33 million guard in what would be a blockbuster trade for the purple and gold.
The Los Angeles Lakers have just over a month until the new season begins, but there are no indications that the purple and gold are done making moves.
With superstar Luka Doncic locked down to a contract extension, the main objective for the front office is to surround their new franchise cornerstone with as many talented individuals as possible.
Dan Woike of The Athletic recently reported that the Lakers will be more aggressive in filling out the cast of co-stars to place alongside Doncic and the league’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron James.
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The Lakers are no strangers to their flaws, and one of the most glaring issues they have been criticized for is their perimeter defense.
In one trade idea from Lakers On SI’s Ryan Stano, LA is linked to 23-year-old shooting guard Jaden Ivey of the Detroit Pistons.
