J.R. Smith, who is currently a free agent and is Cleveland Cavaliers' shooting guard, has been rumored to be making his way to Los Angeles Lakers as they have already signed a deal. Due to this, Nick Young was let go by the Los Angeles Lakers and will be part of the Cleveland Cavaliers next NBA season.
Kobe Bryant Retirement Sparked Los Angeles Lakers' Roster Overhaul
After Kobe Bryant retired from the Los Angeles Lakers and generally from the whole of NBA, the team had to undergo a rebuilding process in an attempt to be part of the top teams in the sport now. Accordingly, they have been talking to a lot of players because they want to create a competitive roster this upcoming NBA season, Sportsrageous reported.
Just recently, Jordan Clarkson was re-signed to a four-year deal that is worth $50 million. As for 30-year-old Smith, reports say that Cleveland Cavaliers is expected to re-sign him although there have been rumored negotiations. Many are saying that Smith is asking for a salary of $15 million per year making Cleveland Cavaliers question if they want to keep him.
Eric Pincus of Basketball Insider claims that because Cleveland Cavaliers might not give in to what Smith is asking, the Los Angeles Lakers is targeting a Jose Calderon-like deal. Other free agents are also being considered by Los Angeles Lakers.
Is Nick Young Coming to Cleveland Cavaliers if J.R. Smith is Traded to Los Angeles Lakers?
As for the reports that Nick Young was traded to play for Cleveland Cavaliers next season after J.R. Smith was pursued by Los Angeles Lakers, it is possible that the former fiancé of rapper Iggy Azalea will be taking Smith's place on Cleveland Cavaliers as his price is way cheaper than that of Smith. Young is said to be asking $11 million.
Smith has been averaging 13.2 points per game in his career and is a consistent double-figure scorer. As for Young, he is also known as a scorer throughout his nine years in NBA and has 11.8 points per game.
Other reports are saying that Los Angeles Lakers has been looking for a team to take Young in but there are reportedly no teams showing interest.
These reports are yet to be confirmed.
