{"id":64047,"date":"2025-05-24T12:43:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=64047"},"modified":"2025-05-24T12:43:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:43:08","slug":"rumors-lakers-eyed-trade-for-versatile-62-million-former-top-10-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=64047","title":{"rendered":"RUMORS: Lakers Eyed Trade for Versatile $62 Million Former Top-10 Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2209444850-e1748012674578.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" alt=\"Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles Lakers knew they needed to address their center position, particularly after acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. Working to appease their new superstar, the Lakers attempted to trade for Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu.<\/p>\n<p>Okongwu, 24, is a Los Angeles native and was one-and-done at USC. The Hawks drafted him No. 6 overall in the 2020 draft.<\/p>\n<p>According to ESPN\u2019s Dave McMenamin, the Lakers wanted to bring Okongwu home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_1_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-1 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"CI-LwKOQvI0DFROI6QUdDLA3Jw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_1\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_1\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_1\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>McMenamin joined Fox Sports\u2019 Jason McIntyre on the \u201cStraight Fire\u201d podcast and said that the Lakers made contact with the Hawks around the 2025 trade deadline. The call came before LA\u2019s ill-fated acquisition of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/mark-williams\">Mark Williams<\/a>\u00a0from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/charlotte-hornets\/\">Charlotte Hornets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI actually assume he was one of the names on the list that [Lakers general manager] Rob Pelinka presented to Luka. Because I do know that the Lakers made a call to the Hawks around the trade deadline about Okongwu,\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/1oJFbUB4omS82gijYtVAnG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\">McMenamin told McIntye<\/a>\u00a0on May 22. \u201cLob threat, athleticism, absolutely.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-2 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"CMykwKOQvI0DFZxfDwIdURMw_Q\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_2\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_2\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_2\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"17ffe29f2b350323cec637f8c827bdd9\" class=\"embed_container\">\n<div class=\"tweet-container\">\n<article class=\"tweet-container_article\">\n<div class=\"tweet-container_header tweet-verified-business\">\n<div class=\"tweet-header__avatar_img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"visible\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/profile_images\/1904293336745172993\/I9yLSQaQ_normal.jpg\" alt=\"Atlanta Hawks\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" data-lazy-load=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/profile_images\/1904293336745172993\/I9yLSQaQ_normal.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tweet-header__author tweet-header__author--verified\"><a class=\"tweet-header__name\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\">Atlanta Hawks\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tweet-header__meta\"><a class=\"tweet-header__username\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\">@ATLHawks<\/a>\u00b7<a class=\"tweet-header__follow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/follow?screen_name=ATLHawks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\">Follow<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tweet-header-brand\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tweet-body\">\n<p>Onyeka\u2019s best season yet \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tweet-media tweet-media--1\">\n<div class=\"tweet-media__container\">\n<div class=\"tweet-media__video\"><video poster=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/amplify_video_thumb\/1924858681956384768\/img\/bOdV3vEXkFiGf0gk.jpg\" controls=\"controls\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/video><a class=\"tweet-media__watch\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\/status\/1924865204690542717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\">Watch on X<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tweet-info\"><a class=\"tweet-info-created-at\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\/status\/1924865204690542717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\"><time datetime=\"$tweet['created_at']\">12:30 pm \u00b7 20 May 2025<\/time><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tweet-actions\"><a class=\"tweet-actions-like\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/like?tweet_id=1924865204690542717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" aria-label=\"Like. This post has 296 likes\">296<\/a><a class=\"tweet-actions-reply\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?in_reply_to=1924865204690542717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\" aria-label=\"Reply to this post on X\">Reply<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"tweet-actions-read\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\/status\/1924865204690542717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow external\">Read 6 replies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Okongwu had a breakout 2024-25 season, averaging career-highs of 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. He also shot 32.4% from beyond the arc while developing his perimeter game on offense.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-3 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"CJiAwKOQvI0DFfbwTAIdseEQbA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_3\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_3\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_3\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>He has already proven capable of defending traditional and mobile bigs. Bigger pivots have given him some trouble, though.<\/p>\n<p>Okongwu has also already been paid, entering Year 2 of a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotrac.com\/nba\/player\/_\/id\/70648\/onyeka-okongwu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\">four-year, $61.9 million contract<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Onyeka Okongwu\u2019s Hawks Teammate Would Have Been \u2018Perfect\u2019 Fit for Lakers<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5366024\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5366024 visible\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2212307079-e1748012533758.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" alt=\"Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5366024\" data-lazy-load=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2212307079-e1748012533758.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5366024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-credit\">Getty<\/span>Luka Doncic #77 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers absorb the inevitable loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA playoffs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Hawks elevated Okongwu into the starting lineup full-time this season. That adds context to the Lakers\u2019 falling short on acquiring Okongwu.<\/p>\n<p>McMenamin said Okongwu\u2019s teammate would have been a \u201cperfect\u201d fit.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIn terms of being a perfect fit, maybe not [for Okongwu],\u201d McMenamin said. But they might not get a perfect fit, though,\u201d McMenamin told McIntyre. \u201cI think\u00a0Clint Capela\u00a0of \u201817, \u201818 probably was perfect, but we\u2019re in \u201825, \u201826 now. So, that\u2019s kind of the spot they\u2019re going to be in.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>That version of Capela was one of the league\u2019s up-and-coming lob threats. He\u00a0led the NBA in field goal percentage and would lead in rebounding three seasons later.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024-25 version of Capela has trended downward for several seasons.<\/p>\n<p>He also has an injury history and is an unrestricted free agent this offseason. That only adds to Okongwu\u2019s importance to the Hawks. It could also strengthen the barrier the Lakers face to potentially persuading them to start with the former Trojan.<\/p>\n<p>The Lakers might be better served exploring other options this offseason, adding to the uncertainty they face.<\/p>\n<h2>Lakers Urged to Prioritize Flexibility Over Big-Name Trade<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5366023\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5366023 visible\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2208029980-e1748012397926.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" alt=\"Jaxson Hayes, Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5366023\" data-lazy-load=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2208029980-e1748012397926.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5366023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-credit\">Getty<\/span>Jaxson Hayes #11 put his arm around Los Angeles Lakers teammate Luka Doncic #77 during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>McMenamin was leery of the Lakers\u2019 overspending to attract a big-name player. He suggested that they instead start small and leave themselves the option to upgrade later.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_7_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-7 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"CKvL366QvI0DFRuI6QUd7cImKw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,25816858\/AdThrive_Content_7\/5ad7479721520f50ab7da88e_0__container__\">\n<p><em>\u201cI am of the opinion to not go all in on someone like a [Brooklyn Nets\u00a0center\u00a0Nic] Claxton\u00a0at center, making $20 to $30 million,\u201d McMenamin told McIntyre. \u201cBut they\u2019re going to have the taxpayer midlevel available to them, and I\u2019d go out [and] try to get a guy at that level. And if he doesn\u2019t prove to be the best fit, make sure you hold on to one of your picks, and then you can try to pursue something come February.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThat position, you need to have it. But I don\u2019t know if that position, you absolutely need to have it start of training camp. You could get a player to fit that role, if he\u2019s the right guy, in February, and be ready and raring to go come April.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Spotrac projects\u00a0the taxpayer midlevel exception for 2025-26 at $5.7 million.<\/p>\n<p>Damian Jones of the\u00a0Cleveland Cavaliers,\u00a0Milwaukee Bucks\u00a0big man\u00a0Jericho Sims, and incumbent\u00a0Jaxson Hayes\u00a0fit the \u201clob threat\u201d label and\u00a0earn around the taxpayer MLE.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, McMenamin noted Hayes\u2019 lapses in concentration negatively impacted his playing time, and the Lakers explored upgrades with him on the roster this past season.<\/p>\n<p>Outside options appear to be the best options, but the cost will be key for the Lakers in any trade or signing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Los Angeles Lakers knew they needed to address their center position, particularly after acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. 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