Loѕ Angeleѕ Lаkerѕ Would Refuѕe To Trаde Anthony Dаvіs For Kevіn Durаnt
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for any way to improve their roster this summer, and a star like Kevin Durant would certainly help accomplish their goals. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, however, the Lakers have a limited interest in Durant and would not be willing to give up Anthony Davis in any trade involving the Suns swingman.
“The only functional trade that works, because the Suns are locked in, is Anthony Davis… but the Lakers say no,” said Windhorst on the Lakers in a potential Davis/Durant swap. “Conversation over.”
As a 2x champion, former MVP, 4x scoring leader, and 14x All-Star, Kevin Durant has always been one of the NBA’s highest-valued players. Even now, at 35 years old, Durant continues to be productive on the court, coming off a season where he averaged 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game on 52.3% shooting.
After his trade to the Suns, Durant has been waiting to return to dominance in the Western Conference, but his campaign there has been nothing but a disappointment so far, and this season’s first-round loss was a step back from where they were just a year ago. With a limited future and no clear answers on a solution, it’s gotten to a point where some have begun to question Durant’s loyalty to the franchise and the Lakers have been connected to him multiple times already.
Since he’s still under contract for a few more years, Durant doesn’t really have control over his situation this summer and even if he did, the Lakers wouldn’t be willing to give up what’s necessary to get him. In the Lakers’ view, Anthony Davis is a far better asset at this point, being several years younger and just overall more reliable, given that he’s only been on two teams over his entire career.
Anthony Davis Is The Future Of The Lakers
Anthony Davis’ extensive injury history is well-known to most Lakers fans and it’s ruined multiple seasons in the LeBron James era. Even so, there is no mistaking Davis’ high level of impact on the basketball court and he’s going to be an important part of the team’s post-LeBron era.
Davis, 31, just came off one of his best seasons yet. Through 76 games, he averaged 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists on 55.6% shooting. He was in the top five for Defensive Player of the Year voting and almost single-handedly carried the Lakers’ interior defense.
While fans often chastise Davis for his occasionally shaky play, he proved himself as a winner in the 2020 NBA Finals and he’s one of the few players that LeBron James consistently trusts to help him win games down the stretch.
News
Basketball Legend LeBron James on What Inspired His Latest Picture Book
Basketball Legend LeBron James on What Inspired His Latest Picture Book LeBron James teams up with illustrator Niña Mata once again for his latest 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren’s book: I Am More Than. The NBA star shares the sense of responsibility he carries when…
Lebron James Says He Wants to Play Two More Seasons and the Lakers Want to Bring Him Back Until He Retires
Lebron James Says He Wants to Play Two More Seasons and the Lakers Want to Bring Him Back Until He Retires In a move that has sent shockwaves through the NBA, LeBron James, the legendary basketball icon, has expressed his…
LeBron James Warns Pacers: Facing Celtics Is a Nightmare, Praising Their Versatile Lineup & Impact in NBA Playoffs
LeBron James Warns Pacers: Facing Celtics Is a Nightmare, Praising Their Versatile Lineup & Impact in NBA Playoffs LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers may have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets, but…
Bronny James has decided to stay in the NBA draft and pursue his dream to play pro ball on the highest level. & you will have to be INSANE to think that Bronny shouldn’t be drafted
Bronny James has decided to stay in the NBA draft and pursue his dream to play pro ball on the highest level. & you will have to be INSANE to think that Bronny shouldn’t be drafted Bronny James appears ready…
George Karl thinks LeBron James is no longer an NBA superstar
George Karl thinks LeBron James is no longer an NBA superstar These days, people are living longer and aging more gracefully than in decades past. The trend is especially true in sports, where it is no longer unusual to see…
The Los Angeles Lakers Are Willing To Sign Lebron James To Any Terms He Wants, Dave McMenamin Says
The Los Angeles Lakers Are Willing To Sign Lebron James To Any Terms He Wants, Dave McMenamin Says In a significant development for basketball fans worldwide, the Los Angeles Lakers have expressed their intention to sign LeBron James to “any…
End of content
No more pages to load