On January 17, Beijing time, according to HopsHype reporter Michael Scotto, the source revealed that the Asking Price of the Pacers trade Turner has been exposed, and they hope to get two first-round picks or a first-round pick + a promising young player. Previously reported that the Lakers are interested in getting Turner through a transaction, so is there a play for the Lakers at such an asking price?
So far this season, Turner has played in 42 games, averaging 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game, ranking first in the league in terms of blocks per game. Prior to this season, Turner was twice the league's block king. Turner is also a space-type number five, shooting 33.3 percent from three-point range this season and averaging 1.5 three-pointers per game.
The Pacers, hoping to rebuild, have put Turner on the shelves, and of course the asking price is not low. The Lakers can't give two first rounds, but a first round + potential stock asking price, the Lakers can still fight. The Lakers' regular offer for Turner should be Tucker, Nunn and a first-round pick. If the Pacers have little interest in Tucker and Nunn, the Lakers may have to try to pull in a third party to trade. Michael Scotto reports that in addition to the Lakers, turner is interested in the Lone Rangers, Trail Blazers, Timberwolves, Knicks and Hornets. As a result, the Lakers face a lot of competition.
The Lakers' exchange for Westbrook means that enough space needs to be opened, and the previously signed Howard and Jordan Jr. can not be of greater use. The Lakers are already evaluating the value of The Howard and Jordan Jr. deal, and if they can get a space-type Five like Turner, they are expected to abandon the two traditional centers altogether.
According to Michael Scotto, the Pacers' asking price for Le Vere's deal has also been exposed. They hope to get a first-round pick and a decent young player by sending LeVert away. There have been reports that the Cavaliers are interested in Le Vere, they have a lot of first-round picks, and people like Okuro, Osman and Wendler can use them as trading chips, and of course, they also have Rubio's expiring contract.
Turner is not yet 26 years old, and his salary this season and next season is $18 million, which is a cost-effective contract. Do you think Turner is the deal target the Lakers should be fighting for? Welcome to leave a message to express your opinion.