Breaking News: Lakers Could Trade For A Hawks’ Star Player This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers may be planning a significant NBA offseason acquisition by acquiring point guard Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks, per recent rumours reported by Bleacher Report.

The Hawks would receive Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jalen Hood-Schifino,

and three unprotected future first-round selections (2025, 2029, and 2031) in exchange for Young in a proposed blockbuster trade.

The Lakers are now in a favourable position to pursue a high-profile player like Young in the summer thanks to

their calculated decision to hold onto their 2029 first-round pick at the trade deadline.

The Hawks’ recent success and Young’s impending free agency in two years are factors that could make him available.

Giving Rich Paul and Klutch Sports a chance to arrange the possible trade of another client to the Lakers.

The Lakers, who now have an offensive rating of 114.6, which puts them in 18th place, must improve their ability to score points since they cannot rely just on LeBron James.

Young’s Possible Impact

Adding Young to a starting lineup that already has James, Anthony Davis, and skilled shooters might produce one of the NBA’s best starting fives.

Los Angeles could be able to trade their 2025, 2029, and 2031 picks if the New Orleans Pelicans choose not to

select the Lakers’ first-round pick in this year’s draft, which is presently projected at the 13th overall.

Three unprotected first-round picks would be a significant starting point for the Hawks in a trade, similar to what the Utah Jazz received in exchange for Donovan Mitchell from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Reaves, who averages 15.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.4 assists, is anticipated to start with Dejounte Murray in the starting lineup right away.

Hachimura would also be a threat for a starting spot with his 12.0 points per game and 40.1 percent 3-point shooting.

Hood-Schifino, 20, is a young player with promise, and Vincent’s role as a reliable player would complete a strong return package for Young,

suggesting a possibly beneficial roster reorganisation for the Hawks.

This hypothetical trade scenario highlights the possible paths that both teams could take over the offseason:

the Hawks are attempting to rebuild and maximise their assets, while the Lakers are hoping to strengthen their championship chances.

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