Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Dejounte Murray, F Keita Bates-Diop
San Antonio Spurs Receive: F Talen Horton-Tucker, G Kendrick Nunn, G Kent Bazemore, 2023 Second Round Pick (via CHI)
What Talen Horton-Tucker can become as a player when LeBron James is no longer playing NBA basketball should not be of concern to the Los Angeles Lakers organization right now.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ time to win is now. If there is an option for them to improve using a trade to maximize their odds of doing so, it needs to be done.
The San Antonio Spurs, on the other hand, need to maximize their young talent on the roster in order to further their rebuilding efforts. Horton-Tucker could be an intriguing option alongside Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell going forward.
Dejounte Murray brings a strong on-ball defensive impact along with playmaking. He’s shown progress in his scoring ability and could be a very talented backup point guard option for the Lakers.
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The Lakers did bring in Rajon Rondo in the offseason to be a steady-hand off-the-bench, but adding Murray into the fold would minimize the need for him. Rondo has been ineffective for the last few seasons of his career, so that would be a helpful option.
How does this trade impact both teams? Let’s take a look at this deal from each of their perspectives, starting with the Lakers.
