“Call us the Old Men Lakers”: Fans Upset as Team Rumored to Poach 15 year NBA Veteran From Brooklyn Nets
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Dec 15, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate guard Austin Reaves (15) making a three point shot to defeat the Dallas Mavericks during overtime at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 15, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate guard Austin Reaves (15) making a three point shot to defeat the Dallas Mavericks during overtime at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
With a streak of bad performances in the league, a playoff spot for the Los Angeles Lakers is becoming tough. The trade deadline is also around the corner and the Lakers fans are expecting some big moves. But due to the lack of valuable assets, a big-money trade seems to be out of the picture.
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Paul Millsap of the Brooklyn Nets has been linked to the Lakers. The team has already an aging squad and the 36-year-old Millsap might not be the best suit. Fans have reacted to the news and they certainly don’t seem happy.
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The Lakers looking to reinforce
The trade deadline is just a few days away, and teams are making moves. Los Angeles has turned to Kent Bazemore in order to fill the void in their roster. Bazemore was out of the Lakers lineup despite being a starter at the beginning of the season. LeBron James is still out of the mix with an injury and the team might look to make moves during the trade deadline.
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Sep 22, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (left) pressures Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (right) during the second half of game three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
According to reports, Los Angeles are looking to offload Kent Bazemore and have Paul Millsap of the Brooklyn Nets on their minds.
As reported by Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, “The Lakers are searching to find Kent Bazemore a new home after he opened the season as a starter. And while it’s believed Paul Millsap would prefer to land in Chicago, having a connection to Bulls lead executive Arturas Karnisovas from their shared Denver days Los Angeles has been mentioned as a suitor for Millsap should he reach the buyout market.”
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Although the Lakers might want to take Paul Millsap, the reports seem to suggest his preferred destination to be Chicago.
Fans react to the trade rumors
With the news of Paul Millsap coming out, the fans have given their opinions. Here are some of the reactions to the trade rumor.
Might as well call us the Old Men Lakers
— TheSoulCaliber (@TheSoulCaliber) February 3, 2022
They need young athletic talent not more old slow players smh
— ˙JayRock˙ (@NFLJayRock) February 3, 2022
Perfect! Get rid of a player to add a washed player. Great idea Rob!
— Kish (@lakers8rock24) February 3, 2022
That’s all they need, more old guys. 😭
— GTorres3000 (@gio86t) February 3, 2022
No. Not another aging vet in Millsap! There are many young legs out there deserving of a roster spot…lamar stevens of the Cavs for one.
— Lion's Mane (@LionsMane55) February 3, 2022
Another guy dumped by Brooklyn 🤦🏻♂️ Just stick with this roster for the rest of the season.
— Roi Obsiman (@RVO_21) February 3, 2022
lol another slow mo player.. RIP!
— The Glock (@the_glockG5) February 3, 2022
I guess we need players that can help for the rest of the year and then retire. Wth is the plan man????
— Jaywill (@Jaywill28419186) February 4, 2022
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