Lakers Rumors

Report: Lakers exploring trading JaVale McGee to Knicks in order to land Marc Gasol

Published by
Justin Benjamin

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be a strong destination for big man Marc Gasol.

In an effort to make a more appealing offer to Gasol, the Lakers are considering a trade with the New York Knicks centered around JaVale McGee.

McGee, 32, recently exercised his player option for the 2020-21 season.

The journeyman collected 6.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per contest last season. The center started in 68 regular games.

The three-time champion would be a nice fit for the young Knicks, who are in the midst of a rebuild. The Knicks haven’t been to the postseason since 2013.

As for the Lakers, they would love to land Gasol. The international standout has career averages of 14.6 points, 7.6 boards, 3.4 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest.

The 35-year-old veteran played a pivotal role in helping the Raptors attain the 2019 title.

Justin Benjamin

Justin’s enormous respect for LeBron James has ignited him to write for the King and Lakers. His all-around analysis and heart for the game has made him a stellar NBA writer and proud staff writer for Lakers Daily.

Published by
Justin Benjamin

Recent Posts

NBA exec: LeBron James would have Tyronn Lue as his coach on Lakers if it were up to him

According to one Eastern Conference executive, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would want Los…

May 1, 2024

Darvin Ham apparently felt like Lakers starter was ’s—ting the bed’ in 10 straight games earlier this season

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham commented on the challenge of having so many…

April 30, 2024

Nick Young says Lakers would’ve eliminated Nuggets had they picked Dennis Schroder over Gabe Vincent in offseason

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Nick Young believes that the team would have eliminated the…

April 30, 2024

Rich Paul says he’s LeBron’s biggest critic: ‘When I have an issue…I go get in front of him’

Rich Paul — a longtime agent and friend of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James…

April 29, 2024

Dwight Howard implies LeBron James is 3 wins away from becoming the G.O.A.T.

Any discussion about the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) in the NBA should involve Los…

April 28, 2024

Former Warriors coach would cancel Game 4 of Lakers-Nuggets series if he were NBA commissioner

Mark Jackson — who served as the head coach of the Golden State Warriors for…

April 27, 2024