There are barely two days left before the NBA trade deadline, and anticipation for Trae Young to join Los Angeles is beginning to grow. The Lakers are +300 for Trae Young and presently have the best chance of acquiring him in a potential trade with Atlanta, per the most recent betting odds provided by BetOnline.
The Lakers are the first at +300, followed by the Spurs of San Antonio (+700), the Mavericks (+500), the Pelicans (+600), and the Bulls (+400). The 25-year-old, who was selected with the fifth overall choice in 2018; this is his third career All-Star selection. Despite the Hawks’ difficult season, Trae has been able to maintain his offensive level with averages of 27.3 points, 10.9 assists, and
All things considered, even if Trae may not be as good as others in his draft class (such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic), he is still a highly effective player and one of the greatest point guards in the league at the moment. Regretfully, his tenure with the Hawks has become increasingly questionable following multiple unsuccessful spells, and there are rumours that he could eventually be traded this season. In any case, we will soon learn how Young fits into Atlanta’s long-term goals, but for the Lakers, who are in dire need of playmaking, scoring, and steady performance to relieve LeBron James and Anthony Davis of some of their load, he would be a godsend.
Overall, while Trae may not be on the same level as others in his draft class (Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) he’s still a high-impact player and one of the best point guards in the game right now. Sadly, after several failed stints with the Hawks, his tenure has grown increasingly doubtful and there are rumblings that he may finally be on the trade block this season. One way or another, we will find out before too long how Young fits into Atlanta’s long-term plans but he’d be a God-send for a Lakers team that desperately needs scoring, playmaking, and consistent production to ease the burden from LeBron James and Anthony
