Michael Scotto: It looks as if one of the best commerce the Lakers could make in the event that they wish to transfer Russell Westbrook and attempt to win this season is with Indiana for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield. One note that’s interesting is before the Lakers traded Talen Horton-Tucker to Utah in the Patrick Beverley trade, the Pacers were trying to get Horton-Tucker, I’m told. Primarily, Indiana hoped to get Westbrook’s expiring contract, the Lakers’ two first-round picks in 2027 and 2029, together with Horton-Tucker for Turner, Hield they usually needed to make LA take Daniel Theis, who has some years trying forward on his contract. Theis is extra of a match on a playoff-caliber group as we noticed with the Celtics beforehand. The Lakers weren’t making an attempt to primarily half with THT for Theis in that expanded commerce package deal dialogue after already having reservations about shifting two first-round picks to get off Westbrook’s contract. In speaking with individuals across the league, anyone that’s taking over Westbrook desires each of these first-round picks.
Supply: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
Supply: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
