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Following a disappointing end to what looked like a promising season, the LA Lakers are expected to introspect and head into the offseason to eradicate frailties that led to the elimination and zero in on fresh signing(s) to strengthen the squad. As the Lakers are certain to explore the market and acquire the services of a new player, the rumor mill is rife with several names. Subsequently, the Lakers' situation has given rise to a plethora of NBA trade rumors. Let's take a look at the latest entry of the sort.
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LA Lakers May Rope In Kevin Durant in Exchange for Austin Reaves
As per assertions, the Lakers could make a move to attain Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. The reports of Durant wanting to leave the Suns have been pertinent throughout the season, and he is set to leave the team this summer after spending two seasons with the franchise. Subsequently, the Lakers can rope in the veteran forward.
Popular opinions suggest the Lakers would bring Durant ahead of the start of the next season and will give away fan-favorite shooting guard Austin Reaves as a part of the deal with the Suns.
Austin Reaves has had a sensational season in Purple and Gold. He averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game in the failed season. Having someone to guarantee figures like these when you have LeBron James and Luka Doncic in the squad already is such a luxury, yet the Lakers may look to let him off the hook this season.
If they go on to land Kevin Durant, it will be an exciting signing, as he will arrive with his legendary stature. But at 36 years of age, Durant may not be able to deliver long-term solutions. Thus, it will be intriguing to see how the Lakers will act in the offseason.
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