With an 0-3 record, the Los Angeles Lakers appear in disarray, and fans are once again screaming for Russell Westbrook to be traded as soon as possible.
Reportedly, the Lakers will wait until at least Thanksgiving to take another serious look at the trade market, but that doesn’t mean they’ve been tasting the waters a bit.
The team has apparently talked to the San Antonio Spurs about acquiring Josh Richardson.
Via The Athletic:
“The Lakers have also held preliminary discussions with the Spurs in recent weeks, sources said, showing interest in three-and-D wing Josh Richardson. The 6-foot-5 Richardson has averaged nearly 13 points to start the season, shooting 47.1 percent on 5.67 three-point attempts per game. So expect the Lakers to continue to keep tabs with the Spurs, Hornets and Pacers as a potential trade partner as the season wears on.”
The Lakers badly need 3-point shooting and one or two more 3-and-D wings. Richardson would seemingly fit the bill, as he shot 41.5% from 3-point range last season.
In addition, he’s in the final year of his contract (which will pay him just over $12 million this season), which would help the Lakers accomplish their goal of having lots of salary cap space next summer.
