A Los Angeles Lakers player reunion could come to fruition in the next few weeks.
An electric Utah Jazz bench scorer who spent the first four seasons of his career with the Lakers may return to Los Angeles in a surprise deal.
“The Los Angeles Lakers have less than a month to make significant changes to their roster,” Sports Illustrated’s Ricardo Sandoval wrote Tuesday.
“The Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline is slowly approaching, and the Lakers are expected to be at the forefront of things. Los Angeles has been linked to many players on the market, some of whom have been their former players.”
“The Lakers have lost many of the great players they once had on their roster, and this trade proposal sees them reunite with one of their former players, current Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson.”
“This trade idea (Gabe Vincent, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and a 2025 second-round pick to the Jazz for Clarkson) sees Clarkson return to Los Angeles in exchange for two guards and a draft pick.”
“The 32-year-old guard has evolved into a reliable scorer and veteran presence. This season, he’s averaging 16.0 points per game, shooting 41 percent from the field and 34 percent from the three-point range.”
“While Clarkson is currently sidelined with a torn plantar fascia in his left foot, he has two years, including this one, left on his deal, and his proven scoring ability makes him an appealing option for the Lakers.”
The Jazz will continue to lose games with their current roster, but Clarkson has been an underrated offensive weapon for the struggling 10-28 ball club.
As a fearless isolation scorer who won’t hesitate to launch difficult jumpers on the move, Clarkson has arguably been Utah’s second-unit MVP.
However, dating back to his Los Angeles days, the Missouri product hasn’t prioritized scoring efficiently, one of the most concerning flaws an NBA player can possess.
Still, with the Lakers feeling pressured to make another meaningful trade, Clarkson could soon receive a call from Rob Pelinka.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering giving a second chance to Utah Jazz guard, Mike Conley, who is earning $28.4 million this season. According to sources, the Lakers are exploring the possibility of acquiring Conley via trade in order to bolster their backcourt and add another veteran presence to their roster.
Conley, who has been a consistent performer throughout his career, could provide valuable leadership and playmaking skills to the Lakers, who are looking to make a deep playoff run this season. Despite his hefty salary, Conley’s experience and skillset could make him a valuable addition to the team.
While nothing is set in stone yet, the Lakers are said to be in talks with the Jazz about a potential trade for Conley. If the deal goes through, it could be a game-changer for the Lakers and significantly improve their chances of competing for a championship this season.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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