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- Dejounte Murray traded from Atlanta Hawks to New Orleans Pelicans.
- Lakers miss out on Murray, had declined to offer Austin Reaves in a deal.
- Hawks may be entering a rebuild, signaling potential sales of other players.
- Bronny James drafted by Lakers, receiving congratulations from NBA peers.
Dejounte Murray Joins Pelicans in Offseason Shuffle
As the NBA offseason heats up, the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams are making strategic moves to bolster their rosters for the 2024-25 season. The Lakers, under pressure to succeed, have been actively seeking trades, eyeing stars like Dejounte Murray.
Recently, the Atlanta Hawks traded guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Hawks received Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, and two first-round picks in return. This trade suggests the Hawks are ready to rebuild, potentially putting other players, including Trae Young, on the trading block.
The Lakers had shown interest in Murray but were unwilling to trade Austin Reaves, a player highly valued by the team and praised by head coach JJ Redick. With the current Collective Bargaining Agreement affecting trade returns, the Lakers may need to reconsider their strategy to compete with other teams seeking to strengthen their lineups.
In related news, the Lakers made a historic pick by drafting Bronny James, who was congratulated by NBA players, including Murray and Austin Reaves. This move adds a layer of excitement to the Lakers’ offseason developments.
