Quick Bytes
- The Lakers are eyeing Bucks center Brook Lopez to bolster their roster.
- Milwaukee Bucks demand a first-round pick for the 36-year-old Lopez.
- Lakers show limited interest in trading for Hawks star Trae Young.
Lakers Consider Big Moves with Brook Lopez and Trae Young on the Radar
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the hunt for a strong center to support Anthony Davis, with Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks emerging as a prime candidate.
Lopez’s ability to protect the rim and shoot from distance makes him an attractive option for the Lakers. However, the Bucks’ high asking price—a first-round pick—has made teams, including the Lakers, hesitant. Lopez’s age and his $23 million contract, which is nearing its end, add to the reluctance. The Lakers would also need to trade away key rotation players to match salaries, making the deal less appealing.
While the Bucks may lower their demands over time, they seem content to retain Lopez unless they receive a significant offer. On another front, the Lakers’ interest in Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young has waned, with the market for the All-Star point guard currently cool. The Lakers’ strategy appears cautious as they weigh the potential short-term benefits against the long-term costs of acquiring these players.
