The Los Angeles Lakers just made their first move of the offseason by trading Danny Green, and the No. 28 pick for talented scoring guard Dennis Schroder.
As fans come to grips with the deal, and what it may mean for both teams going forward, the Lakers are apparently considering another move — this time for a sharpshooting veteran.
More on how the Lakers' roster shapes up for their forthcoming title defense:
League sources say they have interest in trying to sign Wesley Matthews away from Milwaukee to replace Green
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 15, 2020
According to Stein, the Lakers are also expecting to lose their best point guard, Rajon Rondo, in free agency this offseason.
After his role in helping the Lakers win a championship with a particularly strong playoff run, Rondo is expected to command free-agent interest that exceeds the Lakers' budget constraints. Trading for Schroder is an adroit pre-emptive move
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 15, 2020
It’s anyone’s guess how LA’s roster will shape up by the time it’s all said and done, but going after Matthews is a pretty smart move for Rob Pelinka. Last season, in Milwaukee, he was crucial in helping them secure the top seed, averaging 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists on 39.6% shooting.
In LA, he should thrive next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But it will be up to the Lakers to secure his arrival in free agency.
