Lakers trade rumors: Insider predicts only pathway for LA to win $34.8M All-Star's sweepstakes (Image Sources: NBA.com, LeBron IG)
It's almost a given that the LA Lakers will be linked to the best players in the trade market when they are even remotely considered available. The latest name to hit such a buzz around is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox. Amid the Lakers' division rivals underwhelming 14-19 start, speculation around Fox potentially demanding a trade is on the rise.
He has two more years left on his current deal. Fox is owed $34,848,340 this season. If the Kings traded him at the deadline, he's a realistic target for many teams, keeping the logistics in mind for a less complex trade. The Lakers are also among the teams who can engage in a direct swap.
However, NBA and Lakers insider Jovan Buha believes other potential suitors like the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs can 'easily' beat LA to a deal. However, Buha predicted a scenario where Rob Pelinka and his front office have a shot at winning the Fox sweepstakes while discussing this move on his podcast, "Buha's Block," on Wednesday.
