Lakers package for Dejounte Murray would include D’Angelo Russell

Any framework for a Dejounte Murray trade to the Lakers would likely involve guard D’Angelo Russell, league sources told HoopsHype. However, that would be contingent on Russell being flipped to a third team from Atlanta in the process. Russell’s $18.69 million player option for next season and his playing style next to Trae Young isn’t viewed as a fit for the Hawks. The Hawks are not looking to take back salary past this season, league sources told HoopsHype. The Hawks coveted Lakers guard Austin Reaves in trade talks surrounding Murray but were denied by Los Angeles, league sources said. Given the recent success the Knicks have had following the OG Anunoby acquisition, New York isn’t in a rush to push their chips in for Murray, league sources told HoopsHype. Several rival executives who spoke with HoopsHype are already unofficially penciling in Anunoby to re-sign with the Knicks this offseason. Thus far, Brooklyn is shying away from Atlanta’s asking price of at least two first-round picks for Murray, HoopsHype has learned. Since December 26, the Nets have won only one game, with a Friday night matchup against the Lakers next on their schedule.