NBA news: Lakers told to trade for THIS star to help LeBron James
LOS ANGELES LAKERS should trade for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, Stephen A Smith claims.
The Lakers have had a below-par start to the season, with Luke Walton’s side currently 4-6.
Lakers president Magic Johnson slammed Walton in a team meeting last week, with reports claiming the head coach could be sacked soon.
However, Johnson has revealed Walton will only be let go if something drastic happens.
Many thought the Lakers would dominate following James’ arrival in LA in the summer.
They should do everything in their power - apart from LeBron, Kuzma and Hart - to get Beal
However, the Lakers have struggled to impress after chucking James in alongside their young core and a couple of veterans.
The Lakers have struggled with their shooting this season, with LA currently hitting 34 per cent of their three point shots.
And Smith has urged the Lakers to trade for Wizards shooting guard Beal to bolster their ranks.
He said to ESPN: “You know who I think the Lakers should get on the phone with? The Washington Wizards.
“They should do everything in their power - apart from LeBron, [Kyle] Kuzma and [Josh] Hart - to get Bradley Beal.
“If you’ve got to trade Brandon Ingram to do it, then do it! If you have to take Otto Porter, do it.
“If you’re LeBron James, you have to have somebody to throw the ball to put it in the hole.
“Who has LeBron got?”
Beal, 25, became an NBA All-Star for the first time last season after impressing with the Wizards.
The shooting guard has continued to shine this season, with the Washington star averaging 23 points per game.
Beal is currently shooting 47 per cent from the field, despite the Wizards’ poor start to the season.
The Lakers are back in action tonight, with James and co facing the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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NBA results:
Wednesday November 7
Orlando Magic 96-103 Detroit Pistons
Cleveland Cavaliers 86-95 Oklahoma City Thunder
Atlanta Hawks 107-112 New York Knicks
Miami Heat 95-88 San Antonio Spurs
New Orleans Pelicans 107-98 Chicago Bulls
Memphis Grizzlies 89-87 Denver Nuggets
Indiana Pacers 94-100 Philadelphia 76ers
Utah Jazz 117-102 Dallas Mavericks
Sacramento Kings 105-114 Toronto Raptors
Los Angeles Lakers 114-110 Minnesota Timberwolves