The Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon is likely to get acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Blazers know that they are not going to contend this season, and the best use of their veterans in this situation is to trade them off for some assets. The Blazers were linked with multiple teams regarding the Damian Lillard trade, and finally, they sent him to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Damian-Giannis duo is set to wreak havoc next season. Where will they send Malcolm?
The Virginia Cavaliers product played 67 games last season and averaged 14.9 points, 3.7 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 44.4 percent from beyond the arc. They landed Jrue Holiday when they traded Damian and acquired Malcolm when they traded Jrue. Can the Lakers follow the chain and acquire the 30-year-old without sending back a less valuable guard? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers involving Malcolm Brogdon.
What would the Lakers offer for Malcolm Brogdon?
The Lakers are expected to offer Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jaxson Hayes, and Cam Reddish in exchange for the Blazers’ #13. This trade looks likely on paper only. Neither of the teams is inclined toward making it happen. Especially the Blazers since they are not getting any draft picks here.
So the Blazers turned Damian Lillard into:
Deandre Ayton
Robert Williams
Malcolm Brogdon
Toumani Camara
3 1st-round picks
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Why would the Lakers like to sign Malcolm Brogdon?
The Lakers’ issue last season was not enough support for the duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James from other teammates. They are trying to fix that issue by landing the veteran from the Blazers. Malcolm is a brilliant shooter and playmaker, along with that he can defend as well. He would be a great addition to the Lakers’ squad.
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Why would the Blazers like to sign Malcolm Brogdon?
The Blazers are going to rebuild in the post-Lillard era with Scoot Henderson as their franchise player. They will be relying on the likes of Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe to carry them. They are getting four players in this deal, will that be enough?
Will the Lakers win another title before LeBron retires? How will the Blazers line up in the post-Lillard era? We’ll keep you updated.
