Lakers consider three-team trade involving Austin Reaves and Pelicans players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers may explore a three-team trade involving Austin Reaves this summer, targeting multiple players from the New Orleans Pelicans. A proposed trade could involve Reaves and five first-round picks for Trey Murphy, Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and Onyeka Okongwu. Austin Reaves, currently under contract, could be a valuable asset in retooling the Lakers' roster. The potential transaction hinges on whether the Lakers can manage the significant draft capital required to secure the Pelicans' talent.
- •Lakers may trade Austin Reaves for Pelicans players this summer.
- •Proposed deal includes five first-round picks as part of the package.
- •Trey Murphy is seen as a key target in the potential trade.
- •Herb Jones and Yves Missi are among the players considered.
- •Onyeka Okongwu could add depth to the Lakers' frontcourt.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers three-team Austin Reaves trade pitch lands $195 million Pelicans trio
"An NBA insider believes the Los Angeles Lakers could acquire three valuable New Orleans Pelicans this summer.
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