Lakers Interested In Trading For Paul George?
- Updated: May 5, 2016
According to Bill Simmons of the Ringer the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading their top three draft pick if they indeed keep the pick to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Paul George.
Also hearing that the Lakers want to make a BIG run at Paul George with their top-3 pick plus other stuff. (Not that they’d get him…)
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) May 4, 2016
Colin Cowherd of the Herd also reported he believes the Lakers will try to trade the pick.
“I’ve been told by 2 separate sources — even if the Lakers get the No. 1 pick, they’re trading it.” – @ColinCowherdhttps://t.co/kHG6mV9TPP
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) May 3, 2016
Los Angeles recently named Luke Walton their next head coach and will look to start a new era. In a organization that isn’t a custom to rebuilding projects it isn’t a surprise that the club would explore all options.
I don’t Paul George but it is something to think about.Would Larry Bird entertain the idea of a trade if the right package was offered?
The draft lottery is coming up fast and we’ll have some clarity on where the Lakers will be picking if at all by then. As more information surfaces on Los Angeles we will keep you up to date.
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