The Los Angeles Lakers will have options to improve their roster this offseason, potentially adding a third star to the mix around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Lakers have an interest in Trae Young, who could fit the mold of what they’re looking for.
“Where Young will fall among the pecking order of available talent this offseason has been a predominant question league personnel are discussing throughout this combine week,” Fischer wrote on May 15. “The Lakers, for example, are one team that holds interest in Young after Los Angeles held trade discussions with Atlanta about Dejounte Murray back in February, sources said.”
However, Fischer wrote that they’ll have to consider other options before they trade those three first-round picks and players to match salaries with Young, who’s on a $215.1 million contract.
“The Lakers are now armed with three first-round picks to pursue a premier talent to team with James and Davis, but Los Angeles will have to consider other options before committing any type of capital for Young.”
