Lakers-Hawks Trade Involving Dejounte Murray Deemed 'Unrealistic'
D'Angelo Russell's Recent Performance Reportedly Influences Lakers' Decision to 'Dial Back' Pursuit
- Despite ongoing trade rumors, a deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks involving former All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray is now considered 'unrealistic', according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
- The recent performance of D'Angelo Russell, who has been averaging 27.5 points and 6.4 assists per game since his return to the Lakers' starting lineup, is reportedly one of the reasons for the stalled trade talks.
- Murray, who is in his seventh year in the league, is putting up a career-high 21.4 points per game along with five rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game for the Hawks.
- Next year, Murray will be in the first year of a four-year $114 million contract extension.
- The Lakers were initially open to packaging Russell and a first-round pick in the 2029 draft as well as a first-round pick swap for Murray, but have reportedly 'dialed back' their pursuit following Russell's improved play.
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