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NBA Rumors: 7 Teams Interested In Talen Horton-Tucker, But The Lakers Are ‘Hesitant’ To Trade Him

Nico Martinez
Dec 14, 2021
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At 15-13, the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t quite where they want to be at this point in the season.

So far, the team has struggled to stay consistent and many believe a change is needed if they want to compete for a title.

On that front, the Lakers do have one name that is drawing major interest on the trade market: young wing Talen Horton-Tucker. But, according to NBA insider Jordan Schultz, the team may not be ready to give him up just yet.

Talen Horton-Tucker has become a trade target of as many as seven teams, league sources say. It will take “a lot” to get him though, I’m told. #Lakers, who really value THT, are hesitant. He just turned 21 and is averaging a career-best 11 PPG, 5 RPG and 3 assists.

Talen Horton-Tucker has become a trade target of as many as seven teams, league sources say. It will take “a lot” to get him though, I’m told. #Lakers, who really value THT, are hesitant. He just turned 21 and is averaging a career-best 11 PPG, 5 RPG and 3 assists.

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) December 13, 2021

THT was drafted 46th overall in the 2019 Draft. Before he got to play a single team for the Orlando Magic (the team that drafted him), he was traded to the Lakers, where he has been ever since.

He was part of the team that won the title in 2020 but really caught L.A.’s eye the following season when he first emerged as a potential long-term contributor.

This season, he’s stringing together this best performance yet with averages of 11.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game on 40% shooting.

The age and experience of L.A.’s current roster make THT an especially important piece for the future. When LeBron James eventually retires, it could be Horton-Tucker who emerges as AD’s next co-star.

That’s obviously wishful thinking at this point, but it’s clear that the Lakers hold him in very high regard.

Still, as the season progresses, and teams like the Warriors and Suns continue to impress, Rob Pelinka could feel increasing pressure to trade their young asset for someone with a more immediate impact.

We’ll just have to wait and see how it plays out.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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