Lakers consider acquiring Taylor Hendricks from Grizzlies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring Taylor Hendricks from the Memphis Grizzlies. Amid challenges in securing other forwards, including Jonathan Kuminga and P.J. Washington, the Lakers may explore a trade for Hendricks, a 22-year-old forward. Hendricks offers defensive versatility despite concerns over his injury history, having played 40, three, and 59 games in his first three seasons. With a contract worth $7.8 million for one more year, he could provide a cost-effective option. The Grizzlies’ roster depth at forward may lead to them being open to trade discussions.
- •Lakers seeking a two-way forward amid limited trade options.
- •Interest in Taylor Hendricks emerges as other options falter.
- •Hendricks has a year left on his contract at $7.8 million.
- •Grizzlies have an excess of forwards, creating potential trade opportunity.
- •Hendricks has faced injury challenges in his early career.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Writer suggests Lakers go after young Grizzlies forward
"One writer suggested that a young Grizzlies forward could have a chance at being the starting two-way wing the Lakers badly need.
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