A new NBA trade rumor is spreading that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to upgrade their middleman. The Lakers are extremely in search of good center who can protect the paint for them, it's likely to be Rudy Gobert.
Previously, the Lakers are reportedly getting remorseful that they signed Timofey Mozgov in monster contract. With this, the Lakers seem to be looking for another center that could provide the help they need.
As for the Utah Jazz, Rudy Gobert is entering his final year of his contract, though Gobert seems to be enjoying his relationship with the organization, due to Gobert's free agency Jazz might be bothered by how much other team would offer Rudy Gobert. If in doubt, it might be a good move for the Jazz to deal Gobert as earlier as possible better than getting none due to his free agency next summer.
LA Lakers Rumors: Lakers Open to Trade Jordan Clarkson or D'Angelo Russell for Rudy Gobert - https://t.co/CrTQ5Nsbjj https://t.co/7oh7dks4Kk
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Earlier this week the Lakers expressed interest in Rudy Gobert. With a slim body-type, Gobert managed to average 2.2 blocks and 11 rebounds per contest last season with a helpful 9.9 points per game.
As the Chat Sports says, the Los Angeles Lakers are known for their success with the top centers in the league. As a proof, the Lakers manage to get the stars like Shaquille O'Neal and Kareem Abdul-Jamar that helped them to acquire numerous NBA Championship titles.
The Los Angeles Lakers might not be able to acquire Gobert in the off-season due to huge competition, the Sportsrageous came up with a good trade scenario. The Lakers may deal, either D'Angelo Russell or Jordan Clarkson to the Utah Jazz to acquire Rudy Gobert.
Russell or Clarkson can be a good secondary point guard option for the Utah Jazz, since the newly acquired George Hill is suffering on an inconsistent tendency. Both point guards are young with a high potential value.
This NBA trade rumor may be done during this coming season or might be in the next summer. The Lakers are hoping to acquire to get a good paint protector with the likes of Rudy Gobert while the Utah Jazz' roster is now considered to be upgraded compared to their previous season and they are now hopeful to get a spot in the NBA Playoffs this season.
