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Lakers Eye Hawks' Dejounte Murray, Reluctant to Trade Austin Reaves

Despite interest in Murray, Lakers show no inclination to include Reaves in trade amid skepticism over potential impact on team's performance.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, but are reluctant to include Austin Reaves in the trade package.
  • Murray is in the final year of his four-year $64 million contract, with a four-year $111 million contract extension kicking in next season.
  • The Hawks are reportedly seeking a first-round pick and a win-now young player for Murray, a cost the Lakers may not be able to meet without including Reaves.
  • There is skepticism within the Lakers organization that acquiring Murray would significantly improve their chances of becoming an NBA Finals contender this season.
  • Despite the Lakers' current struggles, they have shown no interest in trading Reaves, who has been a key player in their run to the Western Conference Finals.