The 2022-2023 season once again has Los Angeles Lakers away from the big battle in the Western Conference and the franchise seems to have the must move if he plans to, at least, make it to the postseason.
What moves did the Lakers make and what can they make ahead of the 2023 trade deadline? All information below.
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When is the NBA transfer deadline? The deadline for the 2022-2023 season
The transfer deadline for the 2022-2023 NBA season has been set for Thursday, February 9, 2023. League teams will have up to 3:00 p.m. eastern United States (2:00 p.m. in CDMX, 5:00 p.m. in Argentina and 9:00 p.m. in Spain) to make exchanges.
Rumors and latest news from the Los Angeles Lakers market
Negotiations with the San Antonio Spurs
According to the Spurs Talk site, the Lakers and Texans are still discussing a possible trade, in which the Angels could add Jakob Poeltl, Josh Richardson and/or Doug McDermott. Although of course, in return they would have to part with a Russell Westbrook who seems to have found a place on the team as the sixth man.
Hachimura has arrived
The Lakers’ first move in the market was through a deal with the Wizards, in which they sent Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks in exchange for Japanese Rui Hachimura. A boost for Darvin Ham’s second unit.
Los Angeles Lakers Transfers and Signings
- Los Angeles Lakers receives: Rui Hachimura; Washington Wizards Gets: Kendrick Nunn, 2023 second round (Bulls), 2029 second round (Lakers), 2028 second round (least favorable between Wizards and Lakers).
Which players can the Los Angeles Lakers trade?
| Player | Contract years | Salary 2022-2023 (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | a | 47.0 |
| Anthony Davis | 3 | 37.9 |
| Patrick Beverley | a | 13.0 |
| Lonnie Walker | a | 6.4 |
| Rui Hachimura | a | 6.2 |
| Damian Jones | 2 | 2.2 |
| Venien Gabriel | a | 1.8 |
| Thomas Bryant | a | 1.8 |
| John Toscano | a | 1.8 |
| Troy Brown | a | 1.8 |
| Dennis Schroeder | a | 1.8 |
| Austin Reeves | a | 1.5 |
| Max Christie | 2 | 1.0 |
What Draft Picks Can the Los Angeles Lakers Trade?
| Round | Year | Clarification |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2023 | The Pelicans have the right to claim that pick. |
| 2nd | 2023 | |
| 2nd | 2024 | Via Grizzlies or Wizards |
| 1st | 2025 | |
| 2nd | 2025 | |
| 1st | 2026 | |
| 1st | 2027 | |
| 2nd | 2027 | |
| 1st | 2028 | |
| 1st | 2029 |
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