Lakers Rumors: L.A. Made Calls To ‘Gauge Interest’ On Young, Kelly
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

With the Los Angeles Lakers set on acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge or DeAndre Jordan, recent rumors have said that the Lakers are looking to trades to clear out some cap space. The most logical players who could be dealt are Nick Young and Ryan Kelly as they are two of the only players under contract for next season along with Kobe Bryant and Julius Randle.

— Have you seen the ‘Lakers Nation’ phone case? —

As free agency nears even closer, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reports that the Lakers have made calls to gauge interest in Young and Kelly:

Shelburne also noted that the chances of moving one or both would be difficult as most teams are looking to do the same:

Clearing out the extra cap room could play a major factor in the team being able to add complimentary pieces if they are able to land one of their primary targets in Aldridge or Jordan. A maximum contract for either would start at $18.8 million, so clearing out Young and Kelly would leave the Lakers with around $11 million to add other pieces.

As Shelburne stated, however, many teams are currently trying to clear out more cap space for themselves so the Lakers may struggle getting someone to take one or both of those contracts without having to take something back.

[divide]


Please enable Javascript to watch this video

You May Also Like

Lakers Rumors: Talen Horton-Tucker To Undergo Surgery On Torn Ligament In Right Thumb

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020-21 season was ruined by injuries and although the 2021-22 season has not even started yet…

NBA Free Agent Rumors: 3 Factors Could Help Lakers Sign LeBron James

Throughout the 2017-18 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to LeBron James and Paul George…

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Organized Private Workouts With Teammates During NBA Shutdown

The Los Angeles Lakers were arguably the hottest team in basketball when the NBA got shut down due to the…

Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Cam Reddish A Potential Target On Minimum Contract

It feels as if Cam Reddish has been linked with the Los Angeles Lakers for as long as he’s been in the NBA…