You are currently viewing JUSTB IN: Los Angeles Lakers Interested In Top Golden State Warriors Trade Target

JUSTB IN: Los Angeles Lakers Interested In Top Golden State Warriors Trade Target

With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, the Golden State Warriors are expected to be active buyers. Currently holding the 11th spot in the Western Conference with a 22-22 record, the Warriors find themselves on a similar path as last season, when they secured a spot in the Play-In Tournament and fought for a playoff berth.

Earlier this season, Golden State bolstered their roster by trading for point guard Dennis Schröder from the Brooklyn Nets. Now, rumors suggest they are looking to strengthen their frontcourt. Among their reported trade targets is Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, though NBA Insider Brett Siegel notes that the Los Angeles Lakers are also pursuing him.

“According to league sources, the Lakers remain highly interested in Bulls center Nikola Vucevic,” Brett Siegel reported to ClutchPoints late Thursday. “In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say Vucevic is one of Los Angeles’ top priorities heading into the trade deadline.”

As the Chicago Bulls struggle to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference, players like Vucevic have become prime targets for contending teams. The former first-round pick is putting together an impressive season, averaging 20.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while shooting over 41% from beyond the arc. A versatile stretch big like Vucevic could alleviate much of the burden on Warriors forward Draymond Green, who frequently has to step into the center role.

Mar 7, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives between Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
Mar 7, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives between Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) during the first quarter at Chase Center.

The Warriors are expected to make a move to support Steph Curry, who is delivering another stellar season despite the team’s mediocre record. Golden State lost longtime franchise star Klay Thompson to free agency this past offseason, and the offseason acquisitions of Buddy Hield and Kyle Anderson have so far fallen short of the impact the team had envisioned heading into the season.

Leave a Reply