Montrezl Harrell Deligers Cryptic Message Amidst Rumors That Lakers Are Shopping Him

Los Angeles Lakers veteran Montrezl Harrell heard all those trade rumors and his cryptic message is the perfect reaction to the current situation. Several NBA analysts have linked Harrell to another franchise. The Charlotte Hornets have shown interest in getting the top role player, too.

Harrell is in his sixth season and he is doing an excellent job in his debut with the Lakers. He was part of the Los Angeles Clippers for three years. The veteran came off the bench in all but one of his 43 games in the regular season. He is averaging 14.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game for the Lakers. General Manager Rob Pelinka wouldn’t give up on those numbers that easily.

Harrell’s tweet attracted even more attention. He knows the real story behind this cryptic tweet. However, some have linked his shaky status with the Lakers to this message.

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The Lakers are dealing with some big issues at the moment and they come shorthanded in the paint.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis won’t see action in the near future. Pelinka will have to come up with a solution and sign pretty much everyone who can help the team stay afloat. If Harrell gets traded, he will be replaced by someone who will be able to fill up the big hole LeBron and AD left behind.

One thing stands for sure. Any deal involving Harrell and other Lakers players has to be completed by Thursday afternoon.

Trading the reigning Sixth Man of the Year at this point is an unlikely scenario for the Lakers. The Hornets want him, but they wouldn’t give up on Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward, and LaMelo Ball. Devonte’ Graham is probably the only option they can offer, and Pelinka needs more than that.

Harrell has a key role on the Lakers bench and the franchise offered him a deal for a reason. If Charlotte offers Graham and Malik Monk, Pelinka will have to think twice before accepting the deal.