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Lakers Weigh Trade Run at NetsMichael Porter Jr. as Deadline Nears

Brooklyn is expected to command a premium return for the breakout scorer.

Overview

  • Action Network’s Matt Moore reports Los Angeles has discussed Michael Porter Jr. and Nicolas Claxton with Brooklyn.
  • Porter is in the midst of a career year with Brooklyn, averaging 25.7 points and shooting near 40% from three.
  • Recent reporting indicates the Nets would seek at least one unprotected first-round pick in any Porter or Claxton deal.
  • The Lakers are reportedly reluctant to include Austin Reaves, steering potential packages toward multi-player salary matches built around role players such as Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent.
  • Porter’s $38.3 million salary complicates construction of a deal, and with the Feb. 5 deadline approaching there is interest but no agreement in place.