Dejounte Murray remains the Lakers' top priority
The Lakers have already tried to trade Russell for Murray. The two sides were close on a potential deal about two weeks ago, as I reported last week. Talks stalled, but are expected to resume ahead of the deadline. Murray remains the Lakers’ top priority on the trade market, according to multiple team and league sources not authorized to speak publicly.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA trade rumors: Lakers’ potential Dejounte Murray move losing steam, Cavs not making big man available
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-t… – 12:51 PM
NBA trade rumors: Lakers’ potential Dejounte Murray move losing steam, Cavs not making big man available
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-t… – 12:51 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
The Bucks, like a slew of teams, have shown interest in Toronto’s Bruce Brown (big fan) and Atlanta’s Dejounte Murray (not so much).
But here are two players I think would come at a cheaper price and still help the Bucks with their backcourt defensive ailments: Orlando’s Gary… – 12:35 PM
The Bucks, like a slew of teams, have shown interest in Toronto’s Bruce Brown (big fan) and Atlanta’s Dejounte Murray (not so much).
But here are two players I think would come at a cheaper price and still help the Bucks with their backcourt defensive ailments: Orlando’s Gary… – 12:35 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Unrealistic a trade between Lakers, Hawks for Dejounte Murray sportando.basketball/en/unrealistic… – 2:13 AM
Unrealistic a trade between Lakers, Hawks for Dejounte Murray sportando.basketball/en/unrealistic… – 2:13 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Reports Dejounte Murray to Lakers talk stalled out. At least for now.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/repor… – 6:15 PM
Reports Dejounte Murray to Lakers talk stalled out. At least for now.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/repor… – 6:15 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Lakers’ pursuit of Dejounte Murray has been dialed back some due to D’Angelo Russell’s recent play, league sources told @TheSteinLine.
“One source briefed on the talks termed the idea of Murray landing with the LA before the deadline, as of this Sunday, as ‘unrealistic.'” – 5:10 PM
The Lakers’ pursuit of Dejounte Murray has been dialed back some due to D’Angelo Russell’s recent play, league sources told @TheSteinLine.
“One source briefed on the talks termed the idea of Murray landing with the LA before the deadline, as of this Sunday, as ‘unrealistic.'” – 5:10 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
For tonight’s game vs. Toronto, an addition:
Dejounte Murray (right hamstring tightness) is questionable. – 4:43 PM
For tonight’s game vs. Toronto, an addition:
Dejounte Murray (right hamstring tightness) is questionable. – 4:43 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Dejounte Murray is questionable for tonight against the Raptors. pic.twitter.com/MgqSqIYHpV – 4:39 PM
Dejounte Murray is questionable for tonight against the Raptors. pic.twitter.com/MgqSqIYHpV – 4:39 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks starters
F 41 Saddiq Bey 6-8 215
F 1 Jalen Johnson 6-8 220
C 15 Clint Capela 6-10 240
G 5 Dejounte Murray 6-4 180
G 11 Trae Young 6-1 180 – 6:43 PM
Hawks starters
F 41 Saddiq Bey 6-8 215
F 1 Jalen Johnson 6-8 220
C 15 Clint Capela 6-10 240
G 5 Dejounte Murray 6-4 180
G 11 Trae Young 6-1 180 – 6:43 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Lakers view Malcolm Brogdon, Tyus Jones and Spencer Dinwiddie as lateral moves or downgrades compared to D’Angelo Russell, per @jovanbuha (theathletic.com/5226324/2024/0…).
Dejounte Murray is the only available point guard who Los Angeles would trade Russell for. pic.twitter.com/Dc2NQFnJar – 3:35 PM
The Lakers view Malcolm Brogdon, Tyus Jones and Spencer Dinwiddie as lateral moves or downgrades compared to D’Angelo Russell, per @jovanbuha (theathletic.com/5226324/2024/0…).
Dejounte Murray is the only available point guard who Los Angeles would trade Russell for. pic.twitter.com/Dc2NQFnJar – 3:35 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
New Bleav in Nets 🎤
@MikeAScotto joined the pod to preview Brooklyn’s plans ahead of the trade deadline:
🏀 Most likely Nets to be traded?
🏀 What is Sean Marks asking for?
🏀 Are Dejounte Murray or D’Angelo Russell targets?
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble… – 2:49 PM
New Bleav in Nets 🎤
@MikeAScotto joined the pod to preview Brooklyn’s plans ahead of the trade deadline:
🏀 Most likely Nets to be traded?
🏀 What is Sean Marks asking for?
🏀 Are Dejounte Murray or D’Angelo Russell targets?
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble… – 2:49 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
New Lakers mailbag for @TheAthleticNBA:
— LA prioritizing Dejounte Murray on the trade market
— How D’Angelo Russell’s recent play affects how LA views him
— Austin Reaves remains close to untouchable
— Darvin Ham’s job security and more
theathletic.com/5226324/2024/0… – 1:48 PM
New Lakers mailbag for @TheAthleticNBA:
— LA prioritizing Dejounte Murray on the trade market
— How D’Angelo Russell’s recent play affects how LA views him
— Austin Reaves remains close to untouchable
— Darvin Ham’s job security and more
theathletic.com/5226324/2024/0… – 1:48 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
De’Andre Hunter, Wesley Matthews, Dejounte Murray, Jalen Johnson putting shots up pic.twitter.com/9u5EAjlwU2 – 10:48 AM
De’Andre Hunter, Wesley Matthews, Dejounte Murray, Jalen Johnson putting shots up pic.twitter.com/9u5EAjlwU2 – 10:48 AM
More on this storyline
Another interesting wrinkle to emerge on the Dejounte Murray front: League sources say Coach Quin Snyder has lobbied the Hawks to keep him. Murray has not only played well amid considerable trade noise — he recently drained game-winners in back-to-back games against Charlotte and Miami as captured in the video below — but also possesses a pretty manageable contract based on today’s standards. -via marcstein.substack.com / January 29, 2024
Kevin Chouinard: Dejounte Murray (right hamstring tightness) is out. -via Twitter @KLChouinard / January 28, 2024
League sources say that there has been little-to-no trade dialogue in recent days between the Hawks and the Lakers when it comes to former All-Star Dejounte Murray. Trade talks tend to be fluid this time of year and can be easily sparked up again, but one source briefed on the talks termed the idea of Murray landing with the Lakers before the deadline, as of this Sunday, as “unrealistic.” -via marcstein.substack.com / January 28, 2024