As the 2022 NBA deal deadline approaches, rumors abound about the Los Angeles Lakers. One name the team has seriously discussed is New York Knicks forward Cam Redish, who has barely played in New York after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks to New York.
A three-way deal, including the Knicks and Toronto Raptors, was reportedly discussed that would take Reddish and Alec Burks to the Lakers while sending Tarren Horton-Tucker to Toronto, but ultimately came to no avail. But apparently the Lakers are still interested in him.
According to HopsHype's Michael Scott, the Lakers remain interested in trading Redish, who has the potential to be an important part of future deals.
Last season, Reddish was part of a three-team deal negotiation for the Lakers, Knicks and Raptors, and the Lakers almost traded Reddish.
Of course, there have been recent reports that the Lakers, Knicks and Utah Jazz are discussing a heavyweight three-team deal. Getting Redish in one such deal or in another completely separate deal means a lot to the Lakers because he's exactly the type of player the team can take advantage of.
While he has yet to reach his full potential, he has shown the possibility of becoming a high-level rotational player. Reddish is a player who can create his own shooting opportunities, but also can catch the ball and shoot. He had a stellar 21-point performance in Game 6 of the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, shooting 6-of-7 from three-point range to draw the world's attention to his offensive talent, and at 6 feet 8 inches he also had the ability to defend multiple positions.
NBA reporter Ben Stinar said: "If Redish joins the Lakers or the Heat, it could completely reshape his career." ”
Lakers Jazz Knicks explore a three-way deal
With the odds of getting Irving on a deal become less and less likely, the Lakers need to consider other options, one of which is Sir Utah. After trading Rudy Gobert and peddling Donovan Mitchell, it's no secret that the Jazz are about to rebuild. Once Mitchell is traded, the Jazz and a number of other high-quality role players could help the Lakers become potential candidates for Westbrook's $47 million expiring contract if they get proper draft pick compensation.
According to HopsHype's Michael Scott, the Lakers did discuss the possibility with the Jazz, even using the New York Knicks as a third team to consider their interest in Mitchell.
The proposed three-team deal includes Westbrook to the Jazz, the Utah Jazz would send Donovan Mitchell to the Knicks, Patrick Beverley and Jordan Clarkson, Bojan Bogdanovic and Malik Beasley to the Lakers, and the Jazz would receive substantial draft pick compensation from the Knicks and Lakers.
So to be clear, the Lakers won't buy Mitchell in this situation because they don't have enough assets to complete the deal. If the Knicks get Mitchell, the Lakers have a chance to bring in combinations of Patrick Beverley, Bojan Bogdanovic, Malik Bisley, Jordan Clarkson and Cam Redish to trade Westbrook.
If Irving ends up in Brooklyn, then that could be the Lakers' best bet. Another possible option is the Indiana Pacers' Buddy Hield and Miles Turner, although the Lakers are said to be reluctant to use both first-round picks to trade for less power.
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