Los Angeles Lakers Reportedly Have Trade Interest In Former NBA 6th Man Of The Year

According to Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Lakers have an interest in Malcolm Brogdon.
Jul 2, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka at a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 2, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka at a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Malcolm Brogdon is currently in his first season playing for the Washington Wizards.

The former Virginia star is averaging 14.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 51.0% from the field and 38.5% from the three-point range in ten games.

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Dec 3, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Considering the Wizards have been the worst team in the NBA, his name has come up in a lot of trade rumors.

The latest report comes from Evan Sidery of Forbes.

Via Sidery: "The Lakers have recently inquired on Malcolm Brogdon in trade talks with the Wizards.

Los Angeles is a team to watch potentially acquiring both Brogdon and Jonas Valanciunas from Washington."

There will be a lot of rumors that get reported on over the next few months.

That said, Brogdon would be an intriguing addition to the Lakers.

The 2023 NBA 6th Man of The Year has played several different roles over his nine-year career.

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Nov 27, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) drives to the basket against the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

In addition to the Wizards, Brogdon has also spent time with the Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers.

His career averages are 15.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 39.1% from the three-point range in 449 games.

The 2016 NBA Rookie of The Year could provide valuable three-point shooting to a contender.

The Lakers enter Saturday's game against the Kings (in Sacramento) with a 15-12 record in their first 27 games.

They are currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference.

Last season, the Lakers lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs.


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