On January 10, Beijing time, Hawks star Dejounte Murray officially lifted the trade restrictions. In addition to the Lakers, the Spurs, Raptors and Knicks have also shown a strong interest in Murray, which has put a lot of pressure on Lakers general manager Pelinka. The Lakers have demand, but they face inner struggles and are reluctant to make big trades that ruin the team's depth.
The Lakers will reportedly participate in the Hawks' trade talks over Murray. Although the Lakers have always been interested in Murray, they have relatively few draft chips and are at a disadvantage compared to the Knicks.
The Lakers' mentality is still tangled. They don't want to make big moves, preferring to keep their depth and the last first-round pick. The Lakers believe in their model of backing up future Hall of Famers with tall defenders. While the Lakers have problems with shooting and defense, they are unwilling to sacrifice the interests of the entire team for the sake of one player.
According to sources, in addition to the Lakers, Murray's old club, the Spurs, have also shown interest in his return. With young players like Wemban, Vassell and plenty of draft picks, the Spurs have the patience to rebuild and are in no hurry to make changes.
In addition, the Raptors are also a potential home for Murray. There is news that a deal between Siakam and Murray is a possibility. Siakam could be sent away by the Raptors before the deadline because he was unwilling to renew his contract early. Previously, the trade between the Kings and the Raptors collapsed due to the Kings' reluctance to send Keegan Murray away and their reluctance to offer Siakam a max contract.
Murray himself is very fond of Spurs and calls them home. He praised the young player Wembanyama and expressed his gratitude to the Spurs fans and the time he spent with the team.
In the end, who will be Murray's ultimate next home? Siakam going to ** again? Let's wait and see.