The percentages of the Los Angeles Lakers making a significant transfer on the commerce deadline have decreased in latest days, sources inform Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The Lakers have grown extra assured within the potential for the group to enhance internally.
The Lakers won’t commerce Austin Reaves except a perennial All-Star unexpectedly turns into obtainable, sources inform Buha.
Dejounte Murray stays a goal, however they are not ready to vastly enhance their preliminary provide of D’Angelo Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino, a 2029 first spherical choose and extra choose compensation. The Atlanta Hawks have sought Reaves again in return, however the Lakers seem unwilling to budge from their place that he will not be included.
The Lakers want one other stable wing defender who ideally can be at the very least an honest perimeter shooter.