NBA Rumors: LA Lakers were willing to offer 2027 and 2029 firsts for former champion and 3x All-Star × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News NBA Rumors LA Lakers were willing to offer 2027 and 2029 firsts for former champion and 3x All-Star By Arhaan Raje Modified 28 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Los Angeles Lakers Introduce Darvin Ham NBA rumors suggest the LA Lakers were willing to include their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks in packages for Kyrie Irving or Donovan Mitchell. The Lakers have maintained they were only willing to include the draft capital if they got a significant return. Irving or Mitchell would've bolstered the Lakers' hopes of returning to championship contention. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, they were prepared to use picks to make a deal happen. Bleacher Report@BleacherReportThe Lakers were prepared to include their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks in a deal for Kyrie Irving or Donovan Mitchell, per @mcten on Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Podcast4159311The Lakers were prepared to include their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks in a deal for Kyrie Irving or Donovan Mitchell, per @mcten on Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Podcast https://t.co/77FKVu9xlh However, the Brooklyn Nets kept Kyrie Irving, while Donovan Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Teams coveted the Lakers' 2027 and 2029 firsts. However, it wasn't enough to secure a deal, especially in Mitchell's case.The Utah Jazz wanted at least three unprotected picks and young players in return. This report indicated that the LA Lakers may not include picks for role players. The Lakers are targeting Jordan Clarkson, Myles Turner and Buddy Hield. However, the Lakers don't believe these deals need their two firsts to make a deal happen. General manager Rob Pelinka has also spoken about using these picks only if it significantly improves the team. "If you include the 2027 and 2029 picks, all your picks are gone," Pelinka told reporters. "You have one shot to make a trade with multiple picks. ... If you make that trade, it has to be the right one." The LA Lakers will have the opportunity to add a max player to their roster next offseason. They can generate the cap space needed to do that. If they keep their 2027 and 2029 picks, they could also explore trade options for contributing role players. Spectrum SportsNet@SpectrumSN"We will do everything we can, picks included, to make deals that gives us the chance to help LeBron get to the end. He committed to our organization" - Rob Pelinka on trade speculations.#LakersMediaDay#LakersMediaDay30355"We will do everything we can, picks included, to make deals that gives us the chance to help LeBron get to the end. He committed to our organization" - Rob Pelinka on trade speculations.#LakersMediaDay#LakersMediaDay https://t.co/QS2Gl0vu3h LeBron James Darvin Ham and the LA Lakers show faith in Russell Westbrook The LA Lakers' trade talks have centered around moving Russell Westbrook and their 2027 and 2029 firsts this offseason. His $47 million expiring deal could help in landing multiple role players. With Rob Pelinka clarifying that the Lakers will be careful with their remaining draft capital, Westbrook staying on the roster looks likelier. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and coach Darvin Ham have backed the nine-time All-Star. "I look forward to being a part of this journey with him this year," James told reporters. "It's going to be a great year for him, and we're going to be right there with him. We're here, and it starts tomorrow. It's all about putting in the work, and when you put in the work, you see the results." NBA TV@NBATV"It's gonna be a great year for him. We're going to be right there with him." -LeBron on Russell Westbrook's fit with the Lakers1664207"It's gonna be a great year for him. We're going to be right there with him." -LeBron on Russell Westbrook's fit with the Lakers https://t.co/EZJ5Wp0jFz Meanwhile, Davis revealed he had several conversations with Westbrook. He said he is interested to see what happens this season. Coach Ham told reporters that Westbrook spoke to him about committing to defense. Mark Medina@MarkG_MedinaDarvin Ham on whether Russell Westbrook will start: “The guys that are going to get the minutes are the guys that are going out there to get stops. He’s told me personally he’s going to commit to that side of the ball.” on.nba.com/3fgh8ln72Darvin Ham on whether Russell Westbrook will start: “The guys that are going to get the minutes are the guys that are going out there to get stops. He’s told me personally he’s going to commit to that side of the ball.” on.nba.com/3fgh8ln There are no assurances that Russell Westbrook will start, though. Nevertheless, Russ coming off the bench could be a game-changer for the LA Lakers. He ran the floor efficiently without LeBron and AD on the floor last season. If he accepts a sixth-man role, LA could make this partnership with Westbrook work. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Chad Marriott × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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