{"id":19482,"date":"2024-12-22T01:56:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T01:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=19482"},"modified":"2024-12-22T01:56:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T01:56:18","slug":"rumor-lakers-are-reportedly-interested-in-trading-for-wizards-guard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=19482","title":{"rendered":"RUMOR: Lakers Are Reportedly Interested In Trading For Wizards Guard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although the Los Angeles Lakers have recently found a groove, they are still in need of a couple of upgrades in order to legitimately compete for an NBA championship.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fadeawayworld.net\/.image\/t_share\/MjAzNDk4MTg4NjY4MTUxNjA0\/413391789_913591383468718_3571913120445389997_n.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Trade Scenario Sends Jerami Grant And Malcolm Brogdon To The Lakers  - Fadeaway World\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Lakers stood pat in the offseason and allowed free agents and trade targets to go to other destinations, but the league is more open to trading now that more players have become available.<\/p>\n<p>According to several reports, Los Angeles is in the market for a traditional big man to play either alongside or behind Anthony Davis, though it also could use a more dynamic guard and a wing player for defense.<\/p>\n<p>With multiple needs, it\u2019s no surprise that the Lakers have been linked to numerous names on the trade market.<\/p>\n<p>One logical trade partner is the Washington Wizards, who should have no interest in winning games and instead focus on tanking for a chance at the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n<p>It appears that Los Angeles has already begun to ask Washington about some of its players.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cThe Lakers have recently inquired on Malcolm Brogdon in trade talks with the Wizards. 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