Peyton Watson Could Be Available for Lakers via Sign-and-Trade This Summer

4 months ago

Peyton Watson Could Be Available for Lakers via Sign-and-Trade This Summer

Watson might be gettable through a sign-and-trade because of Denver's luxury tax constraints, per Kevin Pelton. The L.A.-area native who played at UCLA becomes a restricted free agent this summer. While the Lakers typically can't afford to wait out matching periods, a sign-and-trade could circumvent that issue. Denver's financial situation may force them to consider moving the promising forward.

By Adit Pujari

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4 months ago

Josh Hart Laughs At Pascal Siakim After Scoring On Him

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LeBron James’ 21-Year All-NBA Run Officially Comes to an End as He Misses Lakers vs. Spurs

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Walt Frazier Calls Out Pacers For "Tanking" On Live TV

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4 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo To Return To Play This Season

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