With only 2 days left before the end of this season's NBA trade deadline, the Clippers, Pelicans and other teams have completed reinforcements, and the Los Angeles Lakers are eager to make changes to the lineup, and now they have lowered their requirements and targeted Celtics guard Josh Richardson.
Today's report from Celtics reporter Brian Robb, the Lakers have contacted the Celtics management to inquire about Richardson's related transactions, and hope to use Horton Tucker plus a future second-round draft pick to get Richardson, but the Celtics have not responded, and the transaction has not yet made substantial progress.
In addition to the Lakers, the Jazz and Timberwolves are also interested in Josh Richardson. The 28-year-old Richardson is a good 3D player, averaging 25 minutes per game this season, averaging 9.9 points + 2.9 rebounds + 1.5 assists + 0.8 steals + 0.5 blocks, shooting 44.4% from the field and 40% from three-point range.
In the recent years, the Lakers have been eager to get a powerful veteran, if the Celtics feel that the little Tucker has the value of cultivation, then the Lakers' offer is still very attractive. Prior to this, according to reporters' reports, due to the sluggish shooting feel of Tucker Jr. this season and the 3-year 30 million contract, it was regarded as a negative asset by many teams.
In addition, the Lakers are also actively cleaning up the contracts of Bazemore and Jordan Jr., which can not only save salaries but also free up lineup places, both of which are basic salary contracts this season and have already fallen out of the Lakers' rotation lineup.
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