Lakers learn trade cost for Trey Murphy III as options narrow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring trade possibilities to add Trey Murphy III, a sought-after player on the market. Recent reports indicate that the New Orleans Pelicans are open to offers but would demand a combination of first-round picks, prospects, and immediate contributors for Murphy. The Lakers have limited first-round picks and not many contributors they are willing to trade. As the offseason approaches, the Lakers aim to make significant roster improvements.
- •Lakers interested in trading for Trey Murphy III this summer.
- •Pelicans open to offers but seek significant assets in return.
- •Lakers lack sufficient first-round picks for competitive offers.
- •Other contending teams are pursuing Murphy as well.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers get firm trade price tag on $112M star to pair with Luka Doncic
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 6:41 AMShai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic 141-game streak scoring 20+ points ends
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 6:28 AMLeBron James gives 76ers teammate VJ Edgecombe bloody nose via accidental elbow
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 6:21 AMLeBron James reacts to making Sixers debut after road win over Knicks- NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 5:57 AMLuka Doncic makes feelings clear on whether he’s happy with Lakers
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 5:34 AMNuggets’ Cam Johnson suffers ankle injury in opening loss to Thunder
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 5:32 AMLeBron James responds to Trump's national anthem criticism: 'Slow news day'
