Lakers Trade Rumors: Talen Horton-Tucker Eyed by 7 Teams; LAL 'Hesitant' to Deal SG

[Lebron23]

Talen Horton-Tucker reportedly has drawn the attention of a number of teams that are looking to make a potential trade.

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According to insider Jordan Schultz, "as many as seven teams" have targeted Horton-Tucker in trade discussions even though the Los Angeles Lakers "are hesitant" to move someone they "really value."

The 21-year-old also cannot be traded until Jan. 15 because of his Bird Rights.

While the 15-13 Lakers have struggled to find consistency this season, the Iowa State product has been a bright spot.

He is averaging career-highs across the board with 11.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks per game in 2021-22. He is also versatile enough to defend multiple positions and can provide a scoring spark off the bench or fit in as part of the starting lineup.


That Horton-Tucker has carved out a role that allows him to average double-figure scoring totals in a lineup that includes high-usage players such as LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis and Carmelo Anthony is all the more notable.

He is also under contract through the end of next season, although he has a player option for the 2023-24 campaign.

That the Lakers are hesitant to trade someone so productive and young with time remaining on his contract should not come as a surprise, although they could look to shake things up before the playoffs if they continue to deal with the inconsistency that has defined the start of their season.

Horton-Tucker could be a young building block for a non-contender that looks to accelerate a rebuilding process by trading an established star or playmaker to a veteran-laden Lakers squad with realistic championship aspirations.

Such a trade may eventually happen, but he is a key piece to Los Angeles' efforts in the Western Conference at this point.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10020766-lakers-trade-rumors-talen-horton-tucker-eyed-by-7-teams-lal-hesitant-to-deal-sg

[RRR3]

Lmao at their fascination with this ****ing scrub.

[KOBEtherealKing]

Lakers don’t know how to use him correctly. Bet he averages 16+ on another team

[theman93]

:sleeping

This is just an attempt to up his trade value. If you honestly believe seven teams are interested in this scrub I have a bridge to sell you.

[Johnny32]

yeah cuz why would anyone take a chance on a 21 yr old with a 7'1 wingspan who's excellent finishing around the basket but has an inconsistent jumper.

[Shogon]

:sleeping

This is just an attempt to up his trade value. If you honestly believe seven teams are interested in this scrub I have a bridge to sell you.

This was also my initial impression upon seeing the headline. He's the last player they have of any value whatsoever that still has a bit of youth that doesn't have a mega contract so they're trying to talk him up in a desperate attempt to shake the roster up somehow before the deadline.

[theman93]

yeah cuz why would anyone take a chance on a 21 yr old with a 7'1 wingspan who's excellent finishing around the basket but has an inconsistent jumper.

I'd take a chance with my 2nd round pick, how about that? Do you honestly believe he's worth more than that?

[Johnny32]

I'd take a chance with my 2nd round pick, how about that? Do you honestly believe he's worth more than that?

tor evidently did. the lowry traded fell through for one reason...no tht.

[theman93]

tor evidently did. the lowry traded fell through for one reason...no tht.

....that trade was centered around Schroder, KCP, and draft compensation. If Schroder or KCP weren't going to be involved in the trade then that would have been a deal breakers too. You're way overvaluing THT lol.

[Johnny32]

....that trade was centered around Schroder, KCP, and draft compensation. If Schroder or KCP weren't going to be involved in the trade then that would have been a deal breakers too. You're way overvaluing THT lol.

lmao. kcp is a 3/d role player. schroder was an upcoming ufa. go away.

[theman93]

lmao. kcp is a 3/d role player. schroder was an upcoming ufa. go away.

...yes.. 3/d role players have value and players on expiring deals have value. What don't you understand? THT isn't worth anything significant. In that trade scenario if you include him in the package and take KCP or Schroder out of the deal then the trade also falls apart. Lol.

[Johnny32]

obviously kcp and schroder were included because of the need to match lowry's 30m salary. tht was making 1.5m and clearly who tor really had their eyes on or the deal doesn't fall apart.

[Johnny32]

...yes.. 3/d role players have value and players on expiring deals have value. What don't you understand? THT isn't worth anything significant. In that trade scenario if you include him in the package and take KCP or Schroder out of the deal then the trade also falls apart. Lol.

hurrr, because of the cba rules clown.

[expansionera]

I’m tired of hearing about this literal G leaguer, LAL bias is real. Anyone with these stats playing for Atlanta would be on a two way contract, instead he’s the hottest commodity in the league :roll:

[Johnny32]

fun fact: tor could have traded lowry for schroeder and kcp only. tht wasn't needed salary wise to make the deal...unlike the other two. but hurrrr, he was just filler and not who they really wanted, durrr.

[Johnny32]

I’m tired of hearing about this literal G leaguer, LAL bias is real. Anyone with these stats playing for Atlanta would be on a two way contract, instead he’s the hottest commodity in the league :roll:

at least you don't evaluate talent for a living.

[theman93]

fun fact: tor could have traded lowry for schroeder and kcp only. tht wasn't needed salary wise to make the deal...unlike the other two. but hurrrr, he was just filler and not who they really wanted, durrr.

He was a filler you moron. Toronto asked for THT or a future 1st to sweeten the deal.

[expansionera]

at least you don't evaluate talent for a living.

So good the Lakers (who are attempting to win a championship this year) have put him on the trade block twice?

[Johnny32]

He was a filler you moron. Toronto asked for THT or a future 1st to sweeten the deal.

making shit up because she got embarrassed.

[Johnny32]

So good the Lakers (who are attempting to win a championship this year) have put him on the trade block twice?

reading is fun unless you're illiterate. have mommy read the op to you.

[theman93]

making shit up because she got embarrassed.


Los Angeles could have matched Lowry’s salary with Dennis Schroder and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Talen Horton-Tucker and/or a future first-round pick (to be conveyed in 2026 or 2027) could have enticed Toronto.

https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/03/26/report-lakers-refused-to-trade-talen-horton-tucker-for-kyle-lowry/

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[Johnny32]

https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/03/26/report-lakers-refused-to-trade-talen-horton-tucker-for-kyle-lowry/

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that's from the author of the article. here's the actual quoted source from the article.

Jovan Buha and Bill Oram of The Athletic:

Multiple sources told The Athletic that the Lakers and Raptors discussed a trade that would have sent both members of Los Angeles’ starting backcourt, Dennis Schröder and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and likely some draft compensation to Toronto for Lowry. Throughout Thursday morning, sources said, the sticking point was the inclusion of Talen Horton-Tucker.

The same sources said that, Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ vice president of basketball operations, insisted that price was too high for the 35-year-old Lowry, and that he was not willing to trade Horton-Tucker, the 20-year-old combo guard who has emerged as a valuable rotation player for the Lakers in his second season.

next indeed.

[expansionera]

reading is fun unless you're illiterate. have mommy read the op to you.

Whether they move on from him or not is irrelevant, he’s still shooting sub 26% from three per his career and is not substantially anymore talented than any other random G leaguer. Garrison Matthews, for instance, is shooting 47% from the field and 40% from three point range after getting waived by the Celtics

There is nothing special about THT aside for the fact he plays for LA so gets massively overrated like Kuzma who is shit now

[Johnny32]

i'm surrounded by borderline illiterate casuals.

[theman93]

that's from the author of the article. here's the actual quoted source from the article.

Jovan Buha and Bill Oram of The Athletic:

Multiple sources told The Athletic that the Lakers and Raptors discussed a trade that would have sent both members of Los Angeles’ starting backcourt, Dennis Schröder and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and likely some draft compensation to Toronto for Lowry. Throughout Thursday morning, sources said, the sticking point was the inclusion of Talen Horton-Tucker.

The same sources said that, Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ vice president of basketball operations, insisted that price was too high for the 35-year-old Lowry, and that he was not willing to trade Horton-Tucker, the 20-year-old combo guard who has emerged as a valuable rotation player for the Lakers in his second season.

next indeed.

You’re proof reading.

The report was and/or.

THT is nothing special, he’s a long hustle guy that is a poor shooter.

[Johnny32]

i quoted the source clownboy. you quoted the author of the article speculating. embarrassingly desperate.

[Cyrus334]

Hate to admit it but I can buy that several teams are interested in THT since he's shown flashes of being a solid/great player in the future. The Lakers are clearly playing him big minutes to up his value so they can package him in a trade to bring in a player that fits their timeline since they can't afford to invest in THT's growth with Lebron's window closing.

Problem is, they have literally no other assets outside of him since more then half of their roster is filled with vet minumum guys and they have no worthwhile draft picks.