REPORT: Promising Young Lakers Star Shown The Exit Door Amid Trade Rumours?

The Los Angeles Lakers have established their name as one of the most renowned sports franchises around the world. They have remained wildly successful throughout their history in the sport of basketball. Considering their successes, their management brings in elite players to play for the franchise. The media recently reported a recent trade rumor regarding the franchise and a young player on their roster.

Recent reports suggest a possible trade of Talen Horton Tucker away from the Lakers. The team’s current form has understandably caused concern within the front office. The franchise’s management has remained active on the trade market according to the report and is currently on the lookout for reinforcements for the current roster.’

Dan Woike and Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times wrote, “Meanwhile, the Lakers are trying to find help, though their option appears limited. According to people with knowledge of the situation, the team is shopping 21-year-old Talen Horton-Tucker in trade discussions.”

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Horton-Tucker is currently in his third season at the franchise. The Orlando Magic traded him to the Lakers in 2019. He hasn’t enjoyed many minutes at the franchise despite significantly improving his play style and form for the team. This, along with the Lakers’ lack of attacking options, has led to an uncertain future for Horton-Tucker at Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ most extraordinary trade

Lakers made one of the most beneficial trades to their franchise in 1996. Originally, the Charlotte Hornets drafted Kobe Bryant in the 1996 NBA Draft. According to the Hornets’ head scout at the time, they agreed to trade their no.13 pick to the Lakers. They instructed the Hornets to pick Kobe as their choice.

A teenage Kobe who was 17 at the time of the trade signed with the Los Angeles franchise with his parents consigning his contract. The franchise signed Kobe to a three-year contract worth $3.5 million at the time.

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As history would have it, the Lakers massively benefitted from the move as Kobe led them to five NBA titles and spent 20 years at the franchise.