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LeBron Wire on MSNInsider says Lakers are working on a 'consolidation' trade to avoid waiving Jordan GoodwinThe Lakers are reportedly still working on ways to shape their roster even after getting Marcus Smart to agree to a contract.
A top trade candidate this offseason came off the board on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal following his buyout by the Washington Wizards,
Bronny James did not play Friday night in the Los Angeles Lakers ' NBA Summer League game against the Denver Nuggets. James, a second-round pick in 2024, was seen on the court pregame wearing sweats and a hoodie. Teammate Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' first-round pick in 2024, was also out.
While the high-priced NBA signings have taken place, there are plenty of quality players still available. Here are their best fits.
Among players who made 20-plus appearances, Okogie trailed only Dyson Daniels, Alex Caruso and Paul Reed in steals per 100 possessions ( 3.7, per NBA.com). His 4.8 deflections per 36 minutes were ninth-most among players who logged 500-plus minutes.
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LeBron Wire on MSNNBA reporter says Lakers could trade Austin Reaves at midseasonOne NBA reporter feels trading Austin Reaves could be an option for the Lakers by the trade deadline in order to become championship contenders.
Boston enters at 2-1 while Los Angeles sits at 1-2 ahead of Thursday's 9 p.m. ET matchup on ESPN from Las Vegas.
The Lakers and the rest of the NBA are monitoring what's going on with Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo