According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to trade Gabe Vincent.
Vincent has only played in five games this season. He underwent left knee surgery in December.
“Let it be known that Los Angeles has also been including injured point guard Gabe Vincent, who’s played just five games due to a knee injury, in various trade talks, sources said,” Fischer wrote.
The Lakers signed Vincent to a three-year, $33 million contract last offseason in free agency. Vincent missed 23 games in a row before making his return to the court on December 20 against the Chicago Bulls. The guard finished with three points against the Bulls while shooting 1-of-4 from the field.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Gabe Vincent, Los Angeles Lakers Updates
Vincent experienced discomfort and soreness in his knee after the Bulls game and decided to have surgery. The 27-year-old is averaging 5.4 points, 1.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists this season while shooting 37.5% from the floor, 11.8% from 3 and 50.0% from the foul line.
Vincent has career averages of 7.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists with the Miami Heat and Lakers. He’s making $10.5 million this season.
The Lakers have been linked to several players on the trade market, most notably Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray and Toronto Raptors guard Bruce Brown. Los Angeles also has interest in three Brooklyn Nets players: Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O’Neale.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Gabe Vincent, Los Angeles Lakers Updates
After beating the Boston Celtics last night without superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers improved to 25-25. They are in ninth place in the Western Conference standings.
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