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Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Lakers Trade Package for Star Center Reportedly Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Los Angeles Lakers could very well go big man hunting this summer. After a disappointing end to their season, the Lakers will look to build a roster that can compete for the entire 82-game regular season and beyond. More NBA news: Western Conference Finals Viewership Drops to Lowest Point in Over 10 Years L.A. will have a ton of decisions to make this offseason, but one at the top of their priority list is a big man. The Lakers could turn to the draft to fill that void; however, they have the No. 55 overall pick in the draft, so the likelihood of finding a reliable big man, unless they move up, is unlikely. The Lakers' other option could be via free agency. However, the free agent list for big men this summer isn't that enticing. Because of that, the Lakers have no other option but to trade for one. The trade market is expected to feature several high-profile names, and the Lakers are likely to be among the most active teams pursuing potential deals. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers falls to the floor in front of Austin Reaves #15, Gabe Vincent #7, Jarred Vanderbilt #2 and Luka Doncic #77 during a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota... LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers falls to the floor in front of Austin Reaves #15, Gabe Vincent #7, Jarred Vanderbilt #2 and Luka Doncic #77 during a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Arena on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. More Photo byThe Lakers are expected to target a frontcourt upgrade, but the question remains—who might be included in a significant trade to strengthen the roster? NBA insider Yossi Gozlan of "The Third Apron" has outlined compelling trade scenarios that could help Los Angeles secure a new anchor in the paint. "...could trade an expiring salary like Gabe Vincent ($11.5 million) with Milton's $3 million for [Dallas Mavericks center] Daniel Gafford ($14.4 million). Such a deal could come down to including draft equity or a young player like Dalton Knecht." The Los Angeles Lakers will look to extend Luka Doncic and revamp their frontcourt this summer. I wrote about how they could accomplish that under the apron restrictions and explain how a reduced salary by LeBron James could help. New post on Third Apron: — Yossi Gozlan (@YossiGozlan) May 18, 2025 Gafford is a reliable option and someone that Doncic is more than familiar with. The Lakers and Mavericks have already traded with each other, so going back to a direct trade partner is common in these scenarios. With the Mavericks holding the No. 1 pick in the draft and likely selecting Cooper Flagg, Dallas may be more willing to trade Gafford. Whether that will be to the Lakers or not is unclear. The Lakers could also go to free agency, but it's not as strong as previously mentioned. Gozlan added that L.A. would be better off cutting ties with Maxi Kleber for a big man via trade. "Some of the best veteran big men available include Brook Lopez, Al Horford, Clint Capela, Luke Kornet, Day'Ron Sharpe, and Precious Achiuwa. But the taxpayer mid-level won't be enough for most of these players," writes Gozlan. "They may be better off keeping Maxi Kleber or trading his $11 million salary for another big man earning as much or less than him." It's unclear what direction the Lakers want to take, whether that is the three-star player route or depth, but there is no doubt that they need a strong and more formidable frontcourt next season and beyond. More NBA news: Reggie Miller Under Fire From NBA Fans After Pacers-Knicks Game 1 Knicks Star Karl Anthony Towns Drops Epic Hype Video Before Eastern Conference Finals For more Lakers and NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
25-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Celtics Lab 312: How the Boston Celtics' new owner may navigate the 2nd apron with Yossi Gozlan
Celtics Lab 312: How the Boston Celtics' new owner may navigate the 2nd apron with Yossi Gozlan Now that Boston Celtics majority owners Wyc and Irv Grousbeck have sold their shares to private equity billionaire Bill Chisholm, planning for the storied ball club's future under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA)'s harsh realities can begin in earnest, and Grousbeck's recent comments on how that may play out for any team (never mind Boston) has given us some clues for what the Celtics might look like as soon as next season. To get a better idea for ourselves how the team's front office might make moves in anticipation of the heavy tax bills and crushing penalties multiple seasons in the second apron might bring, the hosts of the CLNS Media "Celtics Lab" podcast, Alex Goldberg, Cameron Tabatabaie, and Justin Quinn, linked up with "The Third Apron" founder and cap expert Yossi Gozlan to map it out. From the general ways Boston can mitigate the impact of keeping a title core together to how long we think they might do so all the way to how it could go down when they start pulling apart the roster, we go hard into the details on this one. So tune in and join us if getting into the weeds of what the short- and medium term of the Celtics may look like is your thing. Celtics Lab is brought to you by Prize Picks. If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:
