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The Los Angeles Lakers are actively scouring the trade market to fix their issues at guard by getting an All-Star-level talent. Cavaliers’ point guard Darius Garland could be a Lakers target for a realistic trade, according to ESPN insider Bobby Marks, who sees Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura going to Cleveland.
Garland averaged 18.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 6.5 assists this season, struggling to thrive alongside Donovan Mitchell in the backcourt. It’s been rumored that the Cavaliers will look to split Garland and Mitchell up this summer if they get a long-term commitment from Mitchell, who is a free agent at the end of next season.
Reaves averaged 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists this season, continuing to show why he’s a dependable combo guard who is versatile enough to adjust his play style when required.
Rui Hachimura had a late-season surge and ended the year averaging 13.6 points and 4.3 rebounds. Both players were starters for the Lakers in their Playoff run, so the Lakers need to be wary before giving up their core rotation for another top-heavy team that will fail.
