In a cryptic report this week, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins revealed that help is on the way for the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Perk, the team is set to secure a third star this summer, although he refused to provide any specifics on who the player might be.
“The Lakers need to get through this season because another superstar is on the way this summer,” said Kendrick Perkins on the Pat McAfee show. “Now, I can’t reveal who that superstar is… they trust me not to air this information out on who this player is going to be… match made in heaven for Anthony Davis.”
The Lakers were expected to make a big move before February’s trade deadline this season but when the day came and went without a single change, fans began to worry about the team’s ability to improve the roster in any significant way.
With LeBron James at 39 years old, the clock is ticking for the Lakers to build a true title contender, and every season they waste risks losing everything they’ve built. This offseason, with so much a stake, it will be an important moment for the Lakers to determine the trajectory of their future — and the signs are looking good.
According to Perkins, and other rumblings around the league, an additional star is almost guaranteed for the Lake Show before 2025 and they finally have enough assets to make a star offer this summer, when several big-name players could be available for the taking.
Which Star Will Be The Next To Arrive In Los Angeles?
Only a few people actually know which star is set to join the Lakers next season, but anything can change between now and the end of the season. As it stands today, there are a few names that seem likely to become Lakers soon and Trae Young is at the top of the list.
The Lakers’ interest in Trae is probably the worst-kept secret in the league right now and LeBron James himself was advocating for the team to trade for him this season. As an offensive genius and a scoring machine, Young is arguably the biggest star on the market this summer amid Atlanta’s longtime struggles.
This season, through 50 games, he’s averaging 26.7 points, 10.9 assists, and 1.4 steals per game on 37% shooting from three. While the Hawks have been mediocre at best this season, Young has been doing his part to keep them at least somewhat relevant in the East and it’s been enough to draw some serious interest around the league.
If the Hawks do decide to trade him this summer, expect the Lakers to be among his most aggressive pursuers given their timeline with LeBron and their need for a scoring punch in the backcourt. With a package consisting of D’Angelo Russell and multiple picks, it could be enough to at least start the conversation.
Ultimately, only time will tell if the Lakers really have something in place but they aren’t far off from being a legitimate threat in the West. If they can add a star like Trae Young or Dejounte Murray to the mix, it might be all they need to take the next step and rally for one last championship run in the LeBron James era.
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