Lakers Named Heavy Favorites To Sign 24-Year-Old Star If Traded

The Los Angeles Lakers first shocked the NBA with the acquisition of LeBron James. It was a big move for the purple and gold and Jeanie Buss continues making big decisions. The Lakers were eliminated in the series against the Denver Nuggets, but players did an excellent job in the postseason. Rob Pelinka has the perfect base for his next roster, but he can always add a few other players. The Lakers have been linked to several players and now they are favorites to sign a young star.

Trae Young could be the perfect addition for the Lakers. According to Jovan Buha from The Athletic, the Lakers could go after the young star if he is traded. Young could step in as a leader for the Lakers in the post-LeBron James era. Here’s a fun fact. Young is a Klutch Sports client, which puts him in a favorable position with the Lakers.

Lakers are top favorites to get Young if the star leaves his current team

SportsBetting.ag says that the Lakers are +125 favorites to sign Young if the Atlanta Hawks trade him. It seems like the Lakers will have to compete with other teams to get the young star. The Chicago Bulls have great chance to get him, too. They are next in line with +500. In other words, Young could stay with his current team or just go to the Lakers. Simple as that.

The Hawks have a few good reasons to keep Young. He is their star player and they can’t just let him go for nothing. Of course, the Hawks could agree to trade Young to the Lakers if they are willing to add first-round picks to their offer. This may come as a surprise, but Austin Reaves could easily end up on the trade block.

The Lakers could trade many players to get Young, but they have to plan their future. LeBron and Anthony Davis missed significant time due to injuries. Yes, Young and these two could build the toughest trio in the NBA, but the Lakers need their depth players. Young will have to carry the team on his back in case the Lakers rule out both LeBron and AD due to injuries.