While the name of the Lakers appeared on Wednesday in the transfer rumors, the leaders operated a first maneuver by recovering the 40th choice of the Draft. He belonged to the Pacers, and in exchange, the Lakers give up their 47th pick and “cash”.
After this small exchange, the Lakers have the 17th and 40th choices in the Draft, and we will know in the evening if the Lakers have specific views on players, or if they will use them to make a larger exchange.
On the Indiana side, management continues to monetize its Draft choices. The Pacers had five at the start of the season, and in 24 hours, they just gave up a first round to the Nuggets, then dropped their second highest round in Los Angeles. It is not certain that they stop there since they still have four choices: the 7th, 26th, 47th and 55th.
