On February 10, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. In today's western focus battle, the Lakers lost to the Blazers 105:107, suffering two consecutive losses, and the record became 26-30, ranking 9th in the West.
Obviously, the Lakers' current results are difficult to be satisfactory. As the favourites for the title at the beginning of the tournament, they are in a very difficult situation today. With less than a day left until the trade deadline, the Lakers are actively exploring the possibility of a trade.
After today's game, according to USA TODAY Sports famous reporter Michael Scotto, the Lakers, Knicks and Raptors are discussing a three-way deal.
The specific scheme is:
The Lakers got: Cameron Redish, Alec Burks;
Knicks get: Golan Dragic and several draft picks;
The Raptors got: Horton Tucker, Noel.
Michael Scotto then added that Nunn would most likely be put into a trading scheme.
For the Lakers, sending Tucker away is undoubtedly a big loss. However, there are not many players in the Lakers who can be used as trading chips. Tucker, who is only 21 years old this year, averages 25.7 minutes per game and can finish with 9.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists, which is one of the Lakers' few positive assets.
Meanwhile, it's no secret that the Lakers are interested in Burks. Previously, according to New York Post reporter Marc Berman, the Lakers have expressed Burks' interest. So far this season, Burks has played 54 games for the Knicks, averaging 26.8 minutes per game and averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals.