Usman Garuba may become an exciting free-agent target for the Lakers The Atlanta Hawks are trading TyTy Washington, Usman Garuba, Rudy Gay and a second-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Patty Mills, sources tell ESPN. The options are starting to dwindle for the Lake Show but thankfully, a recent trade involving the Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder may give the Lakers an exciting young free-agent target if all goes as planned. Bol Bol was an intriguing option but the Phoenix Suns are the favorites to sign him. It looked like Mo Bamba was going to return but he ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. ![]() When it comes to the 14th roster spot, though, the Lakers should be looking into frontcourt talent. If the Lakers want to leave the 15th roster spot open or sign someone to a non-guaranteed deal that makes sense. ![]() There are two more roster spots that can be filled and at least one should be used before training camp starts. The team was able to keep last season’s core intact while making savvy additions that undoubtedly increase the chance of a championship push. All rights reserved.The Los Angeles Lakers have done an excellent job at building out the roster for the 2023-24 season. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. The Thunder did so without compromising their cap flexibility next summer. In three trades - bringing in and trading out Mills and trading for Victor Oladipo with Miami Heat - the Thunder accumulated six future second-round picks to take on $20.5 million in salary. The Thunder received three second-round picks in the Mills deal with Houston - the Rockets' picks in 2024, 20. The Rockets sent Mills to the Thunder with a future second-round pick, too. The Hawks acquired Houston's Washington and Usman for two future second-round picks and $1.1 million in cash last week. The Thunder could keep one or both, but they're loaded with talented young players and might not have an opportunity - or roster room - for them. ![]() Washington and Garuba, both 21, were first-round draft picks in Houston in 20, respectively, and there are more teams interested in acquiring them individually to further develop their potential, sources said. His $6.8 million expiring contract fits into deals to make salaries match up, and Atlanta is still deciding whether he'll be a part of its preseason roster, sources said. ![]() Mills has been traded three times in the past 10 days, beginning with Brooklyn to Houston, Houston to Oklahoma City and now on to Atlanta. It is unclear if either team will keep any of these players on its roster, especially the Thunder, who now have 21 players under contract - the maximum allowed during the offseason. Both the Hawks and Thunder acquired Washington, Garuba and Mills along with second-round picks from Houston last week. The Hawks will save $4.5 million in the salary on the deal and give the Thunder the second-round pick for taking on the additional salary. The deal takes the Thunder to a staggering 35 draft picks in the seven years - including 15 first-rounders. In a cost-cutting move, the Atlanta Hawks are trading guard TyTy Washington Jr., forwards Usman Garuba and Rudy Gay, and a future second-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Patty Mills, sources told ESPN on Saturday. NBA, Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder Sources: Hawks get Patty Mills in deal with OKC, save $4.5M You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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