On January 20, Beijing time, the Lakers lost to the Pacers at home. According to NBA reporter Evan Massey, the Pacers have been discussing a deal for Jeremy Lamb, and the Lakers, Knicks and Clippers are interested in Lamb. In this game, Lamb played 24 minutes for the Pacers, with 5 points, 1 assist and 1 steal.
Lamb, a 2012 draft pick, is a typical strike-back swingman. So far this season, Lamb has played in 30 games for the Pacers, averaging 6.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 32.6 percent from three-point range. Lamb has also played for the Hornets, Thunder and Rockets, and has also scored in double figures in a single season, but this season Lamb has not performed well, and has declined compared to last season.
Today's Pacers are in a complete rebuilding phase, with many of the team's main players facing trades, and Turner has been caught up in trade rumors. Speaking of several teams interested in Lamb, the Lakers have a poor record today, but their priority is not to solve the defensive problem, but to use Vogel's internal players. The Lakers' backcourt is well staffed, and don't forget that 5 million Nunn has not yet played for the team.
Both Clippers are off the game with injuries, and the team is currently facing an awkward situation. So far this season, the Clippers have fallen out of the top eight in the West with a record of 22 wins and 24 losses, and there has been no clear positioning on whether the team chooses to give up this season or choose to move into the playoffs. The Clippers want to get Lamb, on the one hand, to make up for the scoring loopholes that the main player is missing, and on the other hand, to strengthen the depth of the guard line.
The Knicks' performance this season has been a surprise, last season's Knicks reached the top four in the regular season, but they are only 11th this season. The Knicks would have had plenty of salary space in the offseason, but they signed a number of blue-collar players, signed Walker, and the signing of Walker is still in suspension due to injury, and bringing In Lamb will not help them.