Will the Lakers trade anyone?

[alexthegod]

I'd like to see Metta get traded so he can actually get on the floor.

Unfortunately I think the only players that get traded will be for 2nd round . Maybe Hibbert or Bass? I Dont expect anything major.

But we can always dream of the trade that comes out of left field a la Pau Gasol! and Chris Paul! lol.

[SoCalMike]

lots of rumors out there.. don't expect the lakers to do anything that would help them improve this season. if they do anything, let's hope it is an investment for the future (i.e. a draft pick, injured promising player, etc). They definitely need to protect a top 3 pick at this point.

(then again, this is a Jim Buss driven team so who knows!!!)

[alexthegod]

lots of rumors out there.. don't expect the lakers to do anything that would help them improve this season. if they do anything, let's hope it is an investment for the future (i.e. a draft pick, injured promising player, etc). They definitely need to protect a top 3 pick at this point.

(then again, this is a Jim Buss driven team so who knows!!!)

I am curious if Bass or Williams can really bring back anything of value for the future. Cant see anyone giving up a real assset for Hibbert.

Seriously they need to get lucky again with the ping bong balls....and stop winning games lol.

[dd24]

I think it's going to be a pretty boring trade deadline in general. It doesn't seem like there's going to be any blockbusters out there.

[alexthegod]

I think it's going to be a pretty boring trade deadline in general. It doesn't seem like there's going to be any blockbusters out there.

It is VERY quite for this late in the trade season for sure. I am very doubtful the Lakers can do anything significant this trade season.

[SoCalMike]

Well, the Lakers used to be famous for keeing trades under wraps, so who knows....

Then again, Jim Buss is running the show... blah

[alexthegod]

You had me until....

Then again, Jim Buss is running the show... blah

[alexthegod]

they have no one worth trading

Lou Williams is a nice trade trip that makes sense to move. A 15 point a game scorer off the bench that can get to the line is valuable for a playoff team. He has a team friendly deal at 7 mil per season.

Clarkson has good value, will be a restricted free agent, so team control.

not much, but a little something!

[dd24]

Yeah, I could definitely see playoff teams wanting those two. Brandon Bass and Nick Young could help a team off the bench too. They wouldn't bring much back though. I think the best the Lakers could hope to do would be to get a few draft picks and try to stock pile some of those. This season the draft really doesn't look deep at all so it would hopefully be future picks.

[ihatetimthomas]

As been said, Lou Williams has best value of guys Lakers would be willing to trade. Bass has some value too. But not enough value to get anything much in return. I would be happy with a couple of 2nd round picks for those guys. Those guys have no future with this core.

[bladefd]

Honestly, I'm not a fan of 2nd round picks. They are too risky with many of them turning into busts. We know what Lou Williams brings to the table (consistent scoring and 3pt range off the bench). I would hold onto him rather than trade him for a 2nd round pick.

Only way I would trade Lou is if we can package him for a starter or get a mid/late 1st rounder or get a better bench scorer like Jamal Crawford.

[dd24]

Nobody is going to give up a starter for him.

[bladefd]

Nobody is going to give up a starter for him.

Not straight up, but I can see Lou packaged with Hibbert, and Nick Young or something.

[alexthegod]

Yeah second rounders dont often turn into viable players. Maybe someone will part with a young player who wont be ready for a year or two for a veteran right now.

[alexthegod]

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I like the idea of moving Hibbert to give Black more minutes.