Latest Lakers trade rumor involving Trae Young sends NBA Twitter into frenzy

Trae Young is a player who can have a transformative effect on a team aspiring to win the NBA Championship. The first-round draft pick of the 2018 draft class has been linked with a move away from the Hawks. While the trade deadline ended peacefully from a Hawks fans’ perspective, the immediate future can be alarming.

With the Spurs already interested in the guard, the latest report from insiders can leave Georgia natives in a cold sweat.

Trae Young reportedly tops Lakers wishlist

Reports emerged regarding Hawks plan to trade Trae Young during the trade window. While the deadline has passed, rumors of an impending trade still loom.

According to Jovan Buha of the Athletic, the LA Lakers have identified the 25-year-old as the number one trade target for the summer. The Lakers only opted to trade Spencer Dinwiddie before the trade deadline, and a big move in the summer is not off the table. Kendrick Perkins even mentioned that the Lakers would acquire a superstar in the offseason without disclosing any further details.

If the Lakers well and truly want Young in Los Angeles, they might need to free up some assets to put their desired jigsaw piece in place. Trae Young currently has a $215,159,700 contract with the Hawks until 2027. Only time will tell if this is a preparation for the Lakers for the post-LeBron James era or not.

Trae Young trade rumor leaves fans in splits

As soon as the Trade Young rumor surfaced, the fans dived into the hot topic. The opinionated followers of the game didn’t waste time voicing their views.

Some of the posts that fans have shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) are: “The Lakers are the best team to go if u want to ruin your career ngl”

“The Trae unwarranted hate will hit all time highs in LA”

“Spurs are going to get him.”

“How much help does LeBron need?!?!?!”

“Going to have to be bye bye to Reaves then”

“Trae & Wemby > Trae & AD”

“TRAE-D has a nice (ring emoji) to it. A championship (ring emoji), some might say.”

As things stand LeBron James’ future could lie elsewhere given Bronny James’ draft prospect. Recent reports suggest that the Lakers might draft Bronny to keep hold of LeBron. If the move doesn’t materialize and any other franchise picks up Bronny, LBJ can follow suit to fulfil his long-standing dream to play with his son. In that case, Trae Young can be the face of the Lakers for the next decade or so. But everything is still stuck on a massive IF.