Lakers Trade Jonas Valanciunas, Gabe Vincent Expected To Be Included  Package

 

The Los Angeles Lakers are still eyeing a trade for Jonas Valanciunas and could use Gabe Vincent for the package

 

 

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move this weekend when they traded D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis to the Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. But it appears they aren’t done making moves, as according to Michael A. Scotto of HoopsHype, the Lakers are going to try and trade for Jonas Valanciunas, or other bigs should they not land him, and even offer Gabe Vincent in the package.

 

Having acquired the wing defender they sought in Finney-Smith, the next item for the Lakers on their list is a backup center. The Lakers will continue to try and acquire Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas or another backup center on the trade market with their remaining future second-round draft capital, and Gabe Vincent is expected to be dangled in talks as well, league sources told HoopsHype.”

Lakers could have had Valanciunas nine days ago and really based on how the Thomas Bryant and Dennis Schroder trades played out they could have agreed to it 24 48 even 72 hours in advance for that trade to go through

 

So the fact that they haven’t that is making me feel like with each passing day it’s probably less likely that Valanciunas ends up a Laker and that’s fine with my opinion because I think he’s too defensively limited from a mobility perspective and can be a guy, that’s targeted and exposed.” 

 

 

According to Lakers insider Jovan Buha, the trade could have been finalized earlier this month. However, as time progresses without a deal, it appears less likely that Valanciunas will be wearing the purple and gold. The 31-year-old is known for his offensive capabilities, averaging 11.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this season while shooting 55.0% from the field. He has also consistently averaged double-digit scoring since his rookie year, making him a reliable offensive contributor