Lakers trade Gabe Vincent, second-round pick to Atlanta for Luke Kennard: report
INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 23: Gabe Vincent #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 23, 2025 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/NBAE via Getty Images) (Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly made a big move hours ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday afternoon.
What we know:
The Lakers traded Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Luke Kennard, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.
"Lakers find a sharpshooter on the wings for Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James while the Hawks land a veteran guard, create a $11 million trade exception and pick up an asset," Charnia wrote on X.
Kennard is no stranger to LA as he played for the Clippers for three seasons.
In 2023, Kennard was part of a three-team trade where he was sent to Memphis.
This season, the 29-year-old guard is averaging 7.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
SUGGESTED COVERAGE:
- James Harden traded to Cleveland Cavaliers in blockbuster deal
- Dallas Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards, reports say
- Darius Garland ‘excited’ for new chapter with Clippers
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