Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka before a game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka before a game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a major reinforcement at the Pivot post since the start of the offseason. If the Californian franchise seriously studies the tracks leading to free veterans like Deandre Ayton or Al Horford, other options are also starting to emerge.
Nick Richards and Yves Missi join the list
According to Brett Siegel de clutchpoints, new names appeared in the viewfinder of the Lakers to strengthen their racket, notably Nick Richards, interior of the Phoenix Suns, and Yves Missi, rookie of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Still according to the same report, the Lakers started discussions with Phoenix and New Orleans to explore possible trades concerning these two players.
Nick Richards, arrived in Phoenix before the Trade Deadline 2025 from Charlotte (in exchange for three second rounds of Draft and Josh Okogie), quickly established. In 36 games under the colors of the Suns, the 27 -year -old pivot shot at 9.5 points and 8.6 rebounds on average.
For his part, Yves Missi, chosen in 21st position of the Draft 2024, had a promising first season. At 21, the young Cameroonian interior was elected in the NBA All-Rookie Second Team 2024-2025, displaying averages of 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 against per match with the Pelicans.
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