Windhorst Reveals Blockbuster Lakers Trade To Keep An Eye On

Brian Windhorst Reveals Blockbuster Lakers Trade To Keep An Eye On https://t.co/XbFkYedbvD

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If all of those moves fail to materialize, though – ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst says that a blockbuster trade might be in the cards over the next few months.

“And even though he’s, like, almost never looked better defensively, you’ve got JJ Redick out there on the record saying that, ‘We need a bruising center. [That’s] the reason they went after Jonas Valanciunas.

“By the way, do we think Jonas Valanciunas will be on offer from the [Washington] Wizards midway through the season? I wouldn’t rule out Jonas Valanciunas eventually ending up a Laker this year.”

“One-hundred percent,” fellow NBA insider Tim Bontemps agreed.

Valanciunas signed a three-year, $30 million contract this summer, but that obviously doesn’t mean he will necessarily remain with the Wizards for the entirety of the deal.

A few weeks ago new Lakers head coach J.J. Redick revealed who the team needed to trade for ASAP.

Valanciunas’ strengths would definitely align with what Redick wants.

The question now is whether the front office can deliver. Thus far this summer they haven’t been able to, but if Windhorst is saying acquiring Valanciunas is a possibility for the Lakers, it has to be rooted in something real.