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Not Austin Reaves, the Lakers potential trading package for Dejounte Murray

The Lakers are making a negotiation with the Atlanta Hawks for Murray that doesn't include Austin Reaves

By James Brown

Austin Reaves and Dejounte Murray
Austin Reaves and Dejounte Murray
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We are in trading season and while coach Darvin Ham and his players want to focus on continuity, on tonight's game against the Brooklyn Nets and continue on the winning path, rumors and reports of upcoming trades persist to surfaced.

Dejounte Murray has been the player that the NBA media and insiders talk the most about being the main focus for the team to make a trade for, even when D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves are having a great moment.

NBA insider from The Athletic's Jovan Buha has spoken about the Lakers and Hawks negotiations on a potential framework of a deal surrounding Dejounte Murray. This deal doesn't include fan-favorite and reportedly to be untouchable Austin Reaves.

The framework would have the Los Angeles Lakers receiving Dejounte Murray while giving D'Angelo Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino, a 2029 first-round pick, and additional draft compensation.

Dejounte Murray could've in mind going to another team and not the Lakers

Dejounte Murray has shown off the retired Heat jerseys on his latest IG post which has sparked rumors of his potential landing spot being Miami, but he is just with the Hawks to face the team. Still, fans believe is a hidden message that would've him far from LA.


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