Lakers News: LA, East Playoff Hopeful To Ramp Up Trade Bid For All-Star

The Lakers' clock is ticking on their season.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the more active teams in the NBA during the upcoming trade deadline, and it appears that they have their eye on a particular All-Star guard. That would be Dejounte Murray of the Atlanta Hawks, who the team has been linked with for some time now. 

Murray would give the Lakers another ball-handler, but someone who could create their own offense as well. He also provides them with solid defense at the point of attack, which is something that they desperately need.

NBA Insider Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report has reported that the Lakers will be ramping up their pursuit of the All-Star shortly. The trade deadline is in a few weeks, so the clock is ticking on the team. 

"Rival executives believe the Lakers and Toronto Raptors—among other teams—will begin progressing to more serious discourse with the Atlanta Hawks pertaining to star guard Dejounte Murray, sources say."

Per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report

The biggest issue for the Lakers will be if they have enough to make a deal happen. They don't have a ton of assets to use, and they will be hesitant to trade some of them, including guard Austin Reaves.

"But it remains to be seen if the Lakers have enough attractive assets to entice Atlanta. Atlanta is not operating as if Murray

has

to be dealt by the deadline. They have made it known in league circles that they're more than comfortable keeping him in the fold and revisiting his future in the offseason. Murray has three more guaranteed years left on his deal and a player option for the 2027-28 season."

Per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report

Murray would be a solid get for the Lakers, but he may not be enough to take them over the top. Los Angeles needs multiple quality players to fix the issues on this team, but they will try their best to make changes happen.