Lakers mulling trade for Donovan Mitchell or Trae Young
The Lakers have discussed internally the possibility of packaging three picks, along with players they already have on their books, to pursue a bona fide star, such as Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers or Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks, team sources told ESPN.
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
KD, KAT, and Embiid’s 175 combined points clear Donovan Mitchell, Klay Thompson, and DeMar DeRozan’s 169 last January as the most points for a trio of players on the same night in NBA history. – 3:49 AM
KD, KAT, and Embiid’s 175 combined points clear Donovan Mitchell, Klay Thompson, and DeMar DeRozan’s 169 last January as the most points for a trio of players on the same night in NBA history. – 3:49 AM
Kayte Christensen @kayte_c
First half box score @SacramentoKings vs @ATLHawks
ATL without Trae Young shoot 24% FG in first half.
Harrison Barnes has 19. (Last 20 PT game 22 at Pelicans 11-22-23) pic.twitter.com/kSPgiHDnPX – 11:15 PM
First half box score @SacramentoKings vs @ATLHawks
ATL without Trae Young shoot 24% FG in first half.
Harrison Barnes has 19. (Last 20 PT game 22 at Pelicans 11-22-23) pic.twitter.com/kSPgiHDnPX – 11:15 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Game 43: Not much of a surprise but Bogdan Bogdanovic gets the start with Trae Young out. pic.twitter.com/k5Nkuqa7nr – 9:40 PM
Game 43: Not much of a surprise but Bogdan Bogdanovic gets the start with Trae Young out. pic.twitter.com/k5Nkuqa7nr – 9:40 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Joel Embiid scored 70 pts tonight in Sixers 133-123 win vs Spurs. He’s the 9th player ever to score 70 or more pts in a game:
Wilt Chamberlain (6x)
Kobe Bryant
David Thompson
Damian Lillard
Donovan Mitchell
David Robinson
Elgin Baylor
Devin Booker
Embiid – 9:34 PM
Joel Embiid scored 70 pts tonight in Sixers 133-123 win vs Spurs. He’s the 9th player ever to score 70 or more pts in a game:
Wilt Chamberlain (6x)
Kobe Bryant
David Thompson
Damian Lillard
Donovan Mitchell
David Robinson
Elgin Baylor
Devin Booker
Embiid – 9:34 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
I asked Coach Snyder about how much they considered bringing Kobe Bufkin along with them with Trae Young in concussion protocol and he said that Bufkin “has embraced” playing with the Skyhawks. pic.twitter.com/dPWkHL6T98 – 8:59 PM
I asked Coach Snyder about how much they considered bringing Kobe Bufkin along with them with Trae Young in concussion protocol and he said that Bufkin “has embraced” playing with the Skyhawks. pic.twitter.com/dPWkHL6T98 – 8:59 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Embiid with 49 points, a season high for a Spurs opponent, besting the 45 scored by Trae Young on Nov. 30. – 8:46 PM
Embiid with 49 points, a season high for a Spurs opponent, besting the 45 scored by Trae Young on Nov. 30. – 8:46 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Four players have scored 40 or more points vs. Spurs this season: Trae Young, 45; Giannis Antetokounmpo, 44; De’Aaron Fox, 43; and Dame Lillard, 40.
Embiid has 34 in the first half tonight. – 8:11 PM
Four players have scored 40 or more points vs. Spurs this season: Trae Young, 45; Giannis Antetokounmpo, 44; De’Aaron Fox, 43; and Dame Lillard, 40.
Embiid has 34 in the first half tonight. – 8:11 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
They took #Cavs Max Strus’ second 3-pointer away. It came after the expiration of the shot clock. It also removed an assist from Donovan Mitchell. – 8:02 PM
They took #Cavs Max Strus’ second 3-pointer away. It came after the expiration of the shot clock. It also removed an assist from Donovan Mitchell. – 8:02 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
This #Cavs offense is just surgical right now. My goodness. Donovan Mitchell with nine assists already and there are about 3 minutes left in the first half. – 7:59 PM
This #Cavs offense is just surgical right now. My goodness. Donovan Mitchell with nine assists already and there are about 3 minutes left in the first half. – 7:59 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I hope this no-Garland/Mobley winning streak helps people appreciate what a special overall shot-creator Donovan Mitchell is. He’s not just a great scorer. He’s an incredible driver of team offense. – 7:58 PM
I hope this no-Garland/Mobley winning streak helps people appreciate what a special overall shot-creator Donovan Mitchell is. He’s not just a great scorer. He’s an incredible driver of team offense. – 7:58 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kevin Huerter talks about his ups-and-downs experienced this season, finding his shooting touch of late, his Kings looking to snap a 4-game slide against his former Hawks team and Atlanta being without Trae Young. pic.twitter.com/v1EE8sfUhT – 3:22 PM
Kevin Huerter talks about his ups-and-downs experienced this season, finding his shooting touch of late, his Kings looking to snap a 4-game slide against his former Hawks team and Atlanta being without Trae Young. pic.twitter.com/v1EE8sfUhT – 3:22 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
2024 NBA All-Star Game: Picking starters, reserves
I will tell you now: I went with Donovan Mitchell as a starting guard in the East over Jalen Brunson (in a coin-flip of a choice, they’re both All-Stars).
nbcsports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 1:25 PM
2024 NBA All-Star Game: Picking starters, reserves
I will tell you now: I went with Donovan Mitchell as a starting guard in the East over Jalen Brunson (in a coin-flip of a choice, they’re both All-Stars).
nbcsports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 1:25 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings vs. Hawks gameday: Trae Young, De’Andre Hunter and Sasha Vezenkov injury updates; TV, odds, scouting reports and more
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 8:41 AM
Kings vs. Hawks gameday: Trae Young, De’Andre Hunter and Sasha Vezenkov injury updates; TV, odds, scouting reports and more
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 8:41 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Trae Young has officially been ruled out for tomorrow’s Kings/Hawks game due to concussion protocol. De’Andre Hunter is out as well with a knee issue.
Kessler Edwards is on G League assignment for the Kings. – 10:55 PM
Trae Young has officially been ruled out for tomorrow’s Kings/Hawks game due to concussion protocol. De’Andre Hunter is out as well with a knee issue.
Kessler Edwards is on G League assignment for the Kings. – 10:55 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings are listing Sasha Vezenkov as questionable for Monday vs. Hawks with a sprained left ankle.
Atlanta will be without Trae Young (concussion), De’Andre Hunter (knee), Wes Matthews (calf), Mouhamed Gueye (back), Vit Krejci (shoulder). – 9:10 PM
Kings are listing Sasha Vezenkov as questionable for Monday vs. Hawks with a sprained left ankle.
Atlanta will be without Trae Young (concussion), De’Andre Hunter (knee), Wes Matthews (calf), Mouhamed Gueye (back), Vit Krejci (shoulder). – 9:10 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
For tomorrow’s game at Sacramento:
Trae Young (NBA concussion policy) is out.
Mouhamed Gueye (right low back stress fracture) is out.
De’Andre Hunter (right knee inflammation) is out.
Vit Krejci (left shoulder subluxation) is out.
Wesley Matthews (right calf strain) is out. – 9:09 PM
For tomorrow’s game at Sacramento:
Trae Young (NBA concussion policy) is out.
Mouhamed Gueye (right low back stress fracture) is out.
De’Andre Hunter (right knee inflammation) is out.
Vit Krejci (left shoulder subluxation) is out.
Wesley Matthews (right calf strain) is out. – 9:09 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Random note from last night: Looks like they missed another end-of-quarter 8-second count on Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/kFKwtzBVSG – 3:30 PM
Random note from last night: Looks like they missed another end-of-quarter 8-second count on Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/kFKwtzBVSG – 3:30 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Hawks’ Trae Young (concussion) out indefinitely with looming matchup vs. Mavericks dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:27 PM
Hawks’ Trae Young (concussion) out indefinitely with looming matchup vs. Mavericks dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:27 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Don’t expect Trae Young on this trip. The Hawks guard has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol ajc.com/sports/atlanta… – 1:49 PM
Don’t expect Trae Young on this trip. The Hawks guard has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol ajc.com/sports/atlanta… – 1:49 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Hawks place guard Trae Young in concussion protocol
nbcsports.com/nba/news/hawks… – 1:00 PM
Hawks place guard Trae Young in concussion protocol
nbcsports.com/nba/news/hawks… – 1:00 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young placed on the league’s concussion protocol sportando.basketball/en/atlanta-haw… – 12:27 PM
Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young placed on the league’s concussion protocol sportando.basketball/en/atlanta-haw… – 12:27 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Per the Hawks, Trae Young has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol. pic.twitter.com/28aohcSufg – 12:05 PM
Per the Hawks, Trae Young has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol. pic.twitter.com/28aohcSufg – 12:05 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
DeJounte Murray is a better fit in the backcourt with the Sixers standout Tyrese Maxey than he’s been with Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young, who dominates the ball. In Philly, Murray could go back to his natural point-guard position. That would enable Maxey to play off the… – 9:59 AM
DeJounte Murray is a better fit in the backcourt with the Sixers standout Tyrese Maxey than he’s been with Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young, who dominates the ball. In Philly, Murray could go back to his natural point-guard position. That would enable Maxey to play off the… – 9:59 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Updated NBA Leaders in Plus/Minus in 2024:
1. OG Anunoby: +190
2. Jalen Brunson: +162
3. Isaiah Hartenstein: +159
4. Donovan Mitchell: +126
5. Julius Randle: +126
+190 in 11 games is ridiculous lol – 8:25 AM
Updated NBA Leaders in Plus/Minus in 2024:
1. OG Anunoby: +190
2. Jalen Brunson: +162
3. Isaiah Hartenstein: +159
4. Donovan Mitchell: +126
5. Julius Randle: +126
+190 in 11 games is ridiculous lol – 8:25 AM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Trae Young leaves game as sluggish Hawks fall to Cavs ajc.com/sports/atlanta… – 12:06 AM
Trae Young leaves game as sluggish Hawks fall to Cavs ajc.com/sports/atlanta… – 12:06 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell was trying to let Jarrett Allen get that rebound there so he could collect another double-double. Mitchell didn’t realize that Allen already has 11 boards. – 9:34 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell was trying to let Jarrett Allen get that rebound there so he could collect another double-double. Mitchell didn’t realize that Allen already has 11 boards. – 9:34 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Props to Trae Young for taking a charge down 25 by getting clubbed across the face, but also let’s maybe clear the bench? – 9:23 PM
Props to Trae Young for taking a charge down 25 by getting clubbed across the face, but also let’s maybe clear the bench? – 9:23 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Trae Younf just drew a charge and stayed down on the ground for some time holding his face. – 9:21 PM
Trae Younf just drew a charge and stayed down on the ground for some time holding his face. – 9:21 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
No assist, but Donovan Mitchell just threw a one-handed Nolan Ryan fastball off the dribble, through a window roughly the size of a doughnut, to the opposite corner. – 9:05 PM
No assist, but Donovan Mitchell just threw a one-handed Nolan Ryan fastball off the dribble, through a window roughly the size of a doughnut, to the opposite corner. – 9:05 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Donovan Mitchell had Dejounte Murray lost 😳
(via @BallySportsCLE)
pic.twitter.com/p8hIG1Y3tJ – 8:33 PM
Donovan Mitchell had Dejounte Murray lost 😳
(via @BallySportsCLE)
pic.twitter.com/p8hIG1Y3tJ – 8:33 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
I like Donovan Mitchell, but is he good enough to be Sam Merrill’s wingman?
MY COLUMN: – 8:19 PM
I like Donovan Mitchell, but is he good enough to be Sam Merrill’s wingman?
MY COLUMN: – 8:19 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Part Deux … Cavaliers vs. Hawks while I “first sceeen” UVA-GaTech second half. Trae Young is playing for Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/t6ngndr3Ft – 7:38 PM
Part Deux … Cavaliers vs. Hawks while I “first sceeen” UVA-GaTech second half. Trae Young is playing for Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/t6ngndr3Ft – 7:38 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
For tonight’s game vs. Cleveland:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is available.
Trae Young (illness) is available. – 6:50 PM
For tonight’s game vs. Cleveland:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is available.
Trae Young (illness) is available. – 6:50 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Trae Young is on the court for his warmup. pic.twitter.com/HSQ6XifZ32 – 6:20 PM
Trae Young is on the court for his warmup. pic.twitter.com/HSQ6XifZ32 – 6:20 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is questionable tonight.
Trae Young (illness) is also still questionable. pic.twitter.com/Y48WGctMmu – 1:01 PM
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is questionable tonight.
Trae Young (illness) is also still questionable. pic.twitter.com/Y48WGctMmu – 1:01 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
For tonight’s game vs. Cleveland:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is questionable.
Trae Young (illness) is questionable.
Gueye, Hunter, Krejci, Matthews out.
Kobe Bufkin was recalled earlier today. – 1:01 PM
For tonight’s game vs. Cleveland:
Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle soreness) is questionable.
Trae Young (illness) is questionable.
Gueye, Hunter, Krejci, Matthews out.
Kobe Bufkin was recalled earlier today. – 1:01 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Five Degrees of Heat from Friday night’s 109-108 loss to Hawks: sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/19/hea…
1. A bumbled final possession.
2. Lowry plays as a reserve.
3. Butler again efficient.
4. Robinson holds it together early.
5. No Trae? No problem for Dejounte. – 9:50 AM
Five Degrees of Heat from Friday night’s 109-108 loss to Hawks: sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/19/hea…
1. A bumbled final possession.
2. Lowry plays as a reserve.
3. Butler again efficient.
4. Robinson holds it together early.
5. No Trae? No problem for Dejounte. – 9:50 AM
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@smerrill05 pic.twitter.com/ulHMjLRxfp -via Twitter @spidadmitchell / January 21, 2024
@smerrill05 pic.twitter.com/ulHMjLRxfp -via Twitter @spidadmitchell / January 21, 2024
You won’t see all-stars Donovan Mitchell or Lauri Markkanen. As of right now — again, things are fluid this time of year — my impression from talking to league sources is that the Cleveland Cavaliers are planning to ride out this season with Mitchell. Meanwhile, the price tag on Markkanen is so high that it effectively takes him off the market, especially with how well the Utah Jazz have played recently. -via The Athletic / January 15, 2024
Adrian Wojnarowski: Atlanta has placed Trae Young in the league’s concussion protocol. -via Twitter @wojespn / January 21, 2024
Kevin Chouinard: Quin Snyder said that Trae Young is being evaluated for a possible concussion. -via Twitter @KLChouinard / January 20, 2024