The buzzer will sound on the NBA trade deadline on Thurs. Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. ET and the Los Angeles Lakers will likely be one of the most active teams in the league.With the Lakers trade rumors running rampant, the storied franchise could be on the verge of making multiple deals before the deadline. Pau Gasol, Steve Blake, Jordan Hill and Chris Kaman have all been mentioned as potential candidates to be headed elsewhere. Although Gasol seems to be the most likely candidate to be dealt before Thursday’s deadline, any player on the current roster, outside of Kobe Bryant, is potentially up for grabs.
LATEST LAKERS TRADE RUMORS:
The Lakers weren’t able to complete deals for any players
The Lakers were not able to complete deals for Hill or Kaman or Pau before noon, per sources
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 20, 2014
While talks are intensifying surrounding Kaman, a Hill deal sounds unlikely
Sounds like Jordan Hill discussions are dying or dead, per sources on both sides
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 20, 2014
Lakers are talking to the 76ers about Chris Kaman
Lakers engaged in discussions with Philadelphia on Chris Kaman, according to sources
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 20, 2014
Gasol looks to be safe from being traded by the deadline:
For those wondering, there is no deal pending for Pau Gasol at deadline, league source says. Lakers set to keep him, and his Bird rights.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 20, 2014
With 30 minutes before the deadline, there’s still a chance something gets done:
Still a chance Lakers do something before noon. Stay tuned
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 20, 2014
The Lakers tried to get a second round picks for Kaman and Hill to no avail thus far:
The Lakers’ efforts to dump Hill and Chris Kaman to get under tax stalled when they couldn’t secure a second-round pick for either one.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 20, 2014
It doesn’t sound like Hill will be moved after all:
The Lakers’ hopes of moving Jordan Hill and further trimming their tax bill are faint at this point, league source says.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 20, 2014
The Nets have essentially ended their pursuit of Hill:
Nets essentially ended pursuit of J. Hill for 2 reasons: LA wanted a decent 2nd-rd pick. Contract bonuses could have added $1mil in taxes
— Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) February 20, 2014
It doesn’t sound like the Nets and Lakers discussions centering around Hill haven’t gone very far:
Nets’ attempt to snare Jordan Hill “hasn’t left the starting blocks,” source says.
— Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) February 20, 2014
The Nets and Lakers might be cooling on a deal centered around Hill:
Nets may pass on Jordan Hill, per league source. Momentum has cooled significantly to get deal done.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) February 20, 2014
While the Lakers might like to trade Gasol, it doesn’t sound likely with two hours remaining:
Laker source admits “It’s gonna be tough” to trade Gasol with so little time left. Two hours and counting ’til deadline. — Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) February 20, 2014
Meanwhile, the Nets are asking for a draft pick from the Lakers in exchange for Hill:
Quite a dance playing out on Jordan Hill front. Lakers want pick for Hill. But I’m told Nets want pick from Lakers for saving them $7+ mil — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 20, 2014
While there’s a lot of interest in Hill, the Lakers are still mulling deals over with some “dying”:
Lakers still mulling offers for Jordan Hill but some are “dying” at the moment. Just 9 a.m. tho — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 20, 2014
The Lakers are interested in acquiring a draft pick in a trade for Jordan Hill
New wrinkle in Jordan Hill trade talks: Word is Lakers are seeking second-round pick as part of deal on top of dumping Hill’s salary — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 20, 201
Gasol may remain in Los Angeles until July where the team may re-sign him or work a sign-and-trade deal:
Last tweet what some rival execs now expect Lakes to do. Trade Hill. Trade Kaman. Then roll w/Pau into July to re-sign or sign-and-trade him — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 20, 2014
Lakers may still hang on to Gasol if able to trade both Kaman and Hill before the deadline:
if Lakers can trade Blake, Hill and Kaman, they can hang on to Gasol for rest of season and, as we mentioned last night, his Bird rights — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 20, 2014
With the deadline less than 24 hours away, Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak will meet tonight to discuss possible moves:
With deals on the table, Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss are meeting tonight according to @SeanDeveney. http://t.co/x0L9FVCCQ5 — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 20, 2014
Another suitor has emerged for Jordan Hill as the Atlanta Hawks have also been in discussions with the Lakers:
Lakers have also had discussions with the Hawks about Jordan Hill and Chris Kaman according to @ramonashelburne. http://t.co/x0L9FVCCQ5 — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 20, 2014
After showing interest in acquiring Hill, the Suns apparently have pulled out of trade talks with the Lakers:
Phoenix Suns are no longer in trade talks with the Lakers on Jordan Hill according to @WojYahooNBA — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 19, 2014
Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as another team ready to make a pitch for Hill along with the Mavericks, Suns and Nets:
Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as another team in the running for Jordan Hill according to @ESPNSteinLine — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 19, 2014
The Suns and Nets might not be the only teams interested in Hill’s services:
Suns and Nets might not be the only team going after Jordan Hill. Dallas Mavericks also interested according to @mcten — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 19, 2014
The Nets appear willing to take the $17 million hit in order to acquire Jordan Hill:
With the trade deadline tomorrow, the Lakers and Nets are progressing on a Jordan Hill deal. Details: http://t.co/t9egrQh7xC — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 19, 2014
Kevin Love may ultimately be headed to Los Angeles at some point in the near future, but he seems to believe the Timberwolves have a better foundation right now in comparison to the Lakers:
Kevin Love believes the T’Wolves have the “better team” and “better foundation” than the Lakers (as of 2/19/14) http://t.co/BfOwsP9MKZ — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 19, 2014
Trade talks with the Suns may be back on the table with Gasol still potentially headed to Phoenix in exchange for Emeka Okafor’s expiring deal:
Trade talks w/ Suns would involve Pau Gasol, Emeka Okafor at the center of the deal according to @AlexKennedyNBA –http://t.co/wOaDynD1hE — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 19, 2014
Kevin Love continues to be linked with the Lakers. The latest rumors has the Dallas Mavericks and Lakers targeting Love heading toward the deadline:
Could Kevin Love be headed to L.A.? The Lakers have two more days to find a way. Details: http://t.co/tFm79U3Izs — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 18, 2014
Over the past three years or so, Pau Gasol has been the one player that has consistently mentioned in Lakers trade rumors. This season is no different:
With two days left before the trade deadline, the Bobcats inquired about Pau Gasol. However, a trade is unlikely. http://t.co/R0klRKsgnE — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 18, 2014
Steve Blake may be on the move before the trade deadline with the Golden State Warriors being a potential destination for the veteran point guard:
With the trade deadline on Thursday, Golden State may be a possible destination for Steve Blake. http://t.co/8eSKoCP5Ed — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 18, 2014
One player that has emerged recently as someone that might be traded by the Lakers is Jordan Hill. The Brooklyn Nets and Lakers were reportedly in discussions on a potential deal to send Hill to Brooklyn:
With the trade deadline on Thursday, the Lakers and Nets have discussed a possible trade involving Jordan Hill. http://t.co/o4HmGrM1nK — Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 17, 2014
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