There have been a lot of trade rumors in the league lately, and teams have started looking for players to trade with. The Lakers' results have really not been ideal this season, and the rumors about the Lakers' trade have not stopped, with Westbrook, Tucker Jr., Nunn, and even Anthony Davis being the main chips in the trade. There have been more rumors about the Lakers' trade recently, especially the Lakers' pursuit of front-line fighter Grant!
Recently, Shams talked about the current trade situation in the league, saying that several playoff teams are pursuing pistons forward Grant, and among those teams are the Lakers, Knicks, Wizards and Trail Blazers. No matter which team can get Grant, it is a very big promotion for the team, and it is very likely to become a team at a higher level!
As for the Lakers' pursuit of Grant has always been a hotly discussed event among fans, the Lakers do lack a player of Grant's offensive type at present. James is now too tired to play, Davis is suspended due to injury, Westbrook has not found the form, did not play star-level strength, which led to the whole team can only rely on James alone. And if the Lakers can get Grant, then the team's forward strength will be greatly improved!
Grant is the Pistons' first star this season, averaging 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. With the Pistons mainly grooming Cunningham as a youngster, Grant's position on the team is a bit redundant! Grant's salary this season is $20 million, which is still worth it compared to his performance this season. Grant has missed many games recently due to a thumb injury, and if he can get him, when Grant returns from injury, then he will have very good form and physical reserves!
For the Lakers, if the team wants to trade for Grant, then the team's main chips may still be Tucker Jr., Nunn and Jordan Jr. players, the Pistons should be completely uninterested in Westbrook, and getting Westbrook will only affect Cunningham's development. So if they can accept Tucker Jr. and some draft picks and trades, maybe the Lakers will be more than happy to complete the deal!