Lakers Shop Vanderbilt, Vincent and Explore 2032 Pick Flip to Land Two-Way Wing
The push reflects limited trade assets under the Stepien rule, with Los Angeles seeking a 3-and-D forward before the Feb. 5 deadline.
Overview
- Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor reports the Lakers are packaging Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent in proposals centered on acquiring a wing.
- Los Angeles is marketing its 2032 first-round pick to turn it into two or three lesser future firsts that could be bundled in subsequent deals, mirroring last year’s Suns-Jazz approach.
- Because of the Stepien rule, the Lakers can trade only one future first (2031 or 2032) right now, underscoring their shortage of movable assets.
- Identified targets include Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones and Jonathan Kuminga, with Kuminga newly seeking a trade after becoming eligible, potentially opening multi-team pathways.
- The team sits 24-14 with 10 losses in its last 19 games, heightening urgency to upgrade on the wing ahead of the Feb. 5 trade cutoff.