Los Angeles Lakers is facing a huge challenge after losing their shooting guard Kobe Bryant to retirement. Now, Lakers is left with a roster of young talents. There are rumors that the team will be trading D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle but some sources recently claim that Lakers is not pursuing the trade anymore.
Initially, we can't believe the rumors that LA Lakers will be putting Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell on the trade block. The two players are among the valuable players on the team and losing the pair to acquire veterans is not very practical.
LA Lakers head coach Luke Walton earlier said that he saw a potential in D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle to lead the team. Walton admitted that he spent the majority of his time with the young guys in LA Lakers, including D'Angelo Russell.
He was impressed with Russell's dedication in their practice and on how the young player applies what told to him. Luke Walton believed that Russell will be a great leader and that he was already working to be one. Walton also saw the same potential in Julius Randle.
However, recent NBA trade rumors suggest that LA Lakers is now ready to trade Julius Randle to Denver Nuggets. Meanwhile, there are also speculations that D'Angelo Russell might land in Sacramento Kings.
Although NBA trade rumors link D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle to other teams, reports have it that Lakers is keeping their power forward and point guard. Aside from retaining Russell and Randle, LA Lakers decided to have Tarik Black stay on the team.
According to Lakers Nation, Lakers just re-sign Tarik Black for a contract extension on Wednesday. The team's general manager Mitch Kupchak announced that Tarik's skills and strengths are perfect for Lakers. They are also impressed with his energy and athleticism. Tarik Black is also a great contributor in the frontcourt.
