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Lakers pursue Grayson Allen in potential 2-for-1 trade with Hornets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 3:16 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Lakers pursue Grayson Allen in potential 2-for-1 trade with Hornets

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing a trade to acquire Grayson Allen from the Charlotte Hornets. This move aims to bolster their three-point shooting, where they ranked 23rd last season. A trade proposition involves sending Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaden Hardy's expiring contract to the Hornets in exchange for Allen, who has a career three-point shooting percentage of 40.3%. The Lakers look to complement their roster with Allen's shooting prowess and competitiveness as they finalize plans for the upcoming season.

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•Lakers ranked 23rd in three-pointers made last season.
•Grayson Allen averaged career-high 3.1 threes per game last season.
•Trade would involve Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaden Hardy going to Hornets.
•Allen previously acquired by Hornets as part of Miles Bridges trade.
•Lakers aim to finalize roster ahead of the upcoming season.

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3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Predicted to Land Elite 3-Pt Shooter in 2-for-1 Trade to Finalize Roster

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A new Lakers trade idea enables the franchise to add career 40% 3-PT shooter Grayson Allen, who made a career-high 3.1 threes last season. The post Lakers Predicted to Land Elite 3-Pt Shooter in 2-for-1 Trade to Finalize Roster appeared first on HEAVY.
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