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.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Topics in Knicks mailbag this week include Evan Fournier, Bruce Brown, Alec Burks, Nets, Dejounte Murray:
sny.tv/articles/knick…
Also, a few NYK notes on interest in Bruce Brown, which extends beyond the NYK head coach:
sny.tv/articles/knick… – 7:02 PM
Topics in Knicks mailbag this week include Evan Fournier, Bruce Brown, Alec Burks, Nets, Dejounte Murray:
sny.tv/articles/knick…
Also, a few NYK notes on interest in Bruce Brown, which extends beyond the NYK head coach:
sny.tv/articles/knick… – 7:02 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Sooner or later, the Spurs have to trade for an All-Star to pair with Victor Wembanyama.
Wrote about why it makes so much sense to do it now for Dejounte Murray, the prodigal point guard who’d return with the gift of knowing how good he has it: expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 5:33 PM
Sooner or later, the Spurs have to trade for an All-Star to pair with Victor Wembanyama.
Wrote about why it makes so much sense to do it now for Dejounte Murray, the prodigal point guard who’d return with the gift of knowing how good he has it: expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 5:33 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets are shying away from Atlanta’s asking price of two first-round picks for Dejounte Murray thus far, per @MikeAScotto.
The Hawks don’t want to take back salary beyond this season, which has been a sticking point with the Lakers. Brooklyn has Spencer Dinwiddie’s expiring. – 12:27 PM
The Nets are shying away from Atlanta’s asking price of two first-round picks for Dejounte Murray thus far, per @MikeAScotto.
The Hawks don’t want to take back salary beyond this season, which has been a sticking point with the Lakers. Brooklyn has Spencer Dinwiddie’s expiring. – 12:27 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Topics in Knicks mailbag this week include Evan Fournier, Bruce Brown, Alec Burks, Nets, Dejounte Murray: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 11:55 AM
Topics in Knicks mailbag this week include Evan Fournier, Bruce Brown, Alec Burks, Nets, Dejounte Murray: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 11:55 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: NBA trade deadline reporting on the Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Mavericks, Hawks, Pacers, Blazers, Pistons, Wizards, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, OG Anunoby, Quentin Grimes, Kyle Kuzma, Jerami Grant, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trad… – 11:38 AM
Story: NBA trade deadline reporting on the Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Mavericks, Hawks, Pacers, Blazers, Pistons, Wizards, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, OG Anunoby, Quentin Grimes, Kyle Kuzma, Jerami Grant, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trad… – 11:38 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Dejounte Murray drain buzzer-beater game-winner for Hawks against Magic
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 1:56 AM
Watch Dejounte Murray drain buzzer-beater game-winner for Hawks against Magic
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 1:56 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron on DLo’s strong play as of late: “It takes pressure off me and AD and then our other guys because of his ability to get points in bunches. He can run off three or four threes in four or five possessions because of his ability to shoot the ball, so you know it’s key.” – 1:11 AM
LeBron on DLo’s strong play as of late: “It takes pressure off me and AD and then our other guys because of his ability to get points in bunches. He can run off three or four threes in four or five possessions because of his ability to shoot the ball, so you know it’s key.” – 1:11 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis on D’Angelo Russell: “He comes in and puts the work in. He stays engaged, and when he gets on the floor, he produces. He’s an elite scorer and an elite playmaker, and like I said, when he’s playing at that level, we were a tough team to beat.” – 12:43 AM
Anthony Davis on D’Angelo Russell: “He comes in and puts the work in. He stays engaged, and when he gets on the floor, he produces. He’s an elite scorer and an elite playmaker, and like I said, when he’s playing at that level, we were a tough team to beat.” – 12:43 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis on D’Angelo Russell’s performance: “Phenomenal. Shooting ability and playmaking. Taking the challenge defensively. He’s been playing well as of late and just being DLo.” – 12:36 AM
Anthony Davis on D’Angelo Russell’s performance: “Phenomenal. Shooting ability and playmaking. Taking the challenge defensively. He’s been playing well as of late and just being DLo.” – 12:36 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
DLo, AD and Bron tonight🔥
DLo: 29 PTS | 4 REB | 5 3PM
AD: 28 PTS | 12 REB | 9 AST
Bron: 25 PTS | 8 REB | 8 AST
The Lakers get the W vs. the Mavs 💪 pic.twitter.com/Ho7BEUP7SG – 11:11 PM
DLo, AD and Bron tonight🔥
DLo: 29 PTS | 4 REB | 5 3PM
AD: 28 PTS | 12 REB | 9 AST
Bron: 25 PTS | 8 REB | 8 AST
The Lakers get the W vs. the Mavs 💪 pic.twitter.com/Ho7BEUP7SG – 11:11 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The sometimes desultory Lakers looked determined tonight, beating DAL 127-110 to win for the 4th time in the last six games — including victories against three of the top five seeds in the West. DLo 29p on 11-of-20 (5-of-7 on 3s) 3a; AD 28p 12r 9a; LeBron 25p 8r 8a; AR 14p 7a – 10:59 PM
The sometimes desultory Lakers looked determined tonight, beating DAL 127-110 to win for the 4th time in the last six games — including victories against three of the top five seeds in the West. DLo 29p on 11-of-20 (5-of-7 on 3s) 3a; AD 28p 12r 9a; LeBron 25p 8r 8a; AR 14p 7a – 10:59 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 127, Mavs 110
The Lakers improve to 21-21. They have won four of six games. They remain No. 10 in the West. AD had 28 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. LeBron had 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. DLo had 29 points (five 3s).
Up next: vs. Brooklyn on Friday. – 10:59 PM
Final: Lakers 127, Mavs 110
The Lakers improve to 21-21. They have won four of six games. They remain No. 10 in the West. AD had 28 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. LeBron had 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. DLo had 29 points (five 3s).
Up next: vs. Brooklyn on Friday. – 10:59 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Guard battle tonight:
DLo — Kyrie —
29 PTS 12 PTS
11-20 FG 4-16 FG
5-7 3P 1-5 3P pic.twitter.com/8xXNsulO9F – 10:52 PM
Guard battle tonight:
DLo — Kyrie —
29 PTS 12 PTS
11-20 FG 4-16 FG
5-7 3P 1-5 3P pic.twitter.com/8xXNsulO9F – 10:52 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets eyeing #Hawks‘ Dejounte Murray as potential fix point-guard problem nypost.com/2024/01/17/spo… via @nypostsports – 10:44 PM
#Nets eyeing #Hawks‘ Dejounte Murray as potential fix point-guard problem nypost.com/2024/01/17/spo… via @nypostsports – 10:44 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The trend carrying over from last season, post-trade deadline: D’Angelo Russell is the X-Factor. Assuming LeBron and AD are having solid games, if D’Lo is on, the Lakers typically look quite dangerous. AK – 10:42 PM
The trend carrying over from last season, post-trade deadline: D’Angelo Russell is the X-Factor. Assuming LeBron and AD are having solid games, if D’Lo is on, the Lakers typically look quite dangerous. AK – 10:42 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell had been averaging 19.2 points per game on 48.6% FG’s in the 5 games since he returned from the tailbone injury, and tonight, he’s up to 29 points on 11 of 20 FG’s after hitting his 5th triple to give LAL breathing room at 105-82, with 10:25 to play. – 10:36 PM
D’Angelo Russell had been averaging 19.2 points per game on 48.6% FG’s in the 5 games since he returned from the tailbone injury, and tonight, he’s up to 29 points on 11 of 20 FG’s after hitting his 5th triple to give LAL breathing room at 105-82, with 10:25 to play. – 10:36 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
D’Angelo Russell has been excellent tonight with 29 points (11-20 FGs, 5-7 3PT, 2-2 FTs). He and AD have been driving this second-half rout. – 10:36 PM
D’Angelo Russell has been excellent tonight with 29 points (11-20 FGs, 5-7 3PT, 2-2 FTs). He and AD have been driving this second-half rout. – 10:36 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 97, Mavericks 80
LA outscored DAL 42-27 in the third. Anthony Davis is one assist away from his third career triple-double: 28 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. DLo has 24 points (9-18 FGs, 4-6 3s). LeBron has 18 points. LA is shooting 40.9% on 3s (9-22). – 10:29 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 97, Mavericks 80
LA outscored DAL 42-27 in the third. Anthony Davis is one assist away from his third career triple-double: 28 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. DLo has 24 points (9-18 FGs, 4-6 3s). LeBron has 18 points. LA is shooting 40.9% on 3s (9-22). – 10:29 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Dejounte Murray in the Hawks’ win over the Magic 🔥
😤 26 PTS
😤 5 REB
😤 5 AST
😤 2 STL
😤 GAME-WINNER
(via @ATLHawks)
pic.twitter.com/eihDsV7GZi – 10:10 PM
Dejounte Murray in the Hawks’ win over the Magic 🔥
😤 26 PTS
😤 5 REB
😤 5 AST
😤 2 STL
😤 GAME-WINNER
(via @ATLHawks)
pic.twitter.com/eihDsV7GZi – 10:10 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Dejounte Murray two game-winners against the Magic. Really sticking it to Paolo. – 9:59 PM
Dejounte Murray two game-winners against the Magic. Really sticking it to Paolo. – 9:59 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
FINAL: Hawks 106, Magic 104
A walkoff pullup midrange jumper from Dejounte Murray w/ .4 to go seals it… – 9:55 PM
FINAL: Hawks 106, Magic 104
A walkoff pullup midrange jumper from Dejounte Murray w/ .4 to go seals it… – 9:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dejounte Murray tonight:
26 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
2 STL
11-18 FG
and a game winner. statmuse.com/nba/player/dej… – 9:55 PM
Dejounte Murray tonight:
26 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
2 STL
11-18 FG
and a game winner. statmuse.com/nba/player/dej… – 9:55 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 55, Mavs 53
Anthony Davis has 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. DLo has 13 points. LeBron has 9. LA is shooting 46%. They’re just 5 of 9 at the FT line (55.6%) and 4 of 16 on 3s (25%). Luka Doncic has 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. – 9:42 PM
Halftime: Lakers 55, Mavs 53
Anthony Davis has 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. DLo has 13 points. LeBron has 9. LA is shooting 46%. They’re just 5 of 9 at the FT line (55.6%) and 4 of 16 on 3s (25%). Luka Doncic has 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. – 9:42 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Not a strong close to the 1st half for the Lakers, who allowed the 4 FT’s to Dallas, then turned it over on their final two possessions.
They lead 55-53 heading into the half, nonetheless, with Davis going for 16-8-5, and D’Angelo Russell 13 points. – 9:42 PM
Not a strong close to the 1st half for the Lakers, who allowed the 4 FT’s to Dallas, then turned it over on their final two possessions.
They lead 55-53 heading into the half, nonetheless, with Davis going for 16-8-5, and D’Angelo Russell 13 points. – 9:42 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 32, Mavs 26
Lakers outscored Mavs 22-9 to close the first quarter. Anthony Davis has 10 points and 5 assists. LeBron has 7 points. DLo has 6. LA is shooting 56%. They have 10 assists on 14 made shots. The only real blemish was FT shooting (2-5). – 9:12 PM
First quarter: Lakers 32, Mavs 26
Lakers outscored Mavs 22-9 to close the first quarter. Anthony Davis has 10 points and 5 assists. LeBron has 7 points. DLo has 6. LA is shooting 56%. They have 10 assists on 14 made shots. The only real blemish was FT shooting (2-5). – 9:12 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks starters
F 41 Saddiq Bey 6-8 215
F 1 Jalen Johnson 6-8 220
C 15 Clint Capela 6-10 240
G 5 Dejounte Murray 6-4 180
G 11 Trae Young 6-1 180 – 7:11 PM
Hawks starters
F 41 Saddiq Bey 6-8 215
F 1 Jalen Johnson 6-8 220
C 15 Clint Capela 6-10 240
G 5 Dejounte Murray 6-4 180
G 11 Trae Young 6-1 180 – 7:11 PM
More on this storyline
Josh Lewenberg: Ujiri on the decision to pivot, trade Anunoby/Siakam and go younger: “The uncertainty of free agency was a big factor. We also looked at the trend of the team. We tried to give it as much time as we can.” Asked if he wishes he acted sooner: “No, I don’t.” -via Twitter @JLew1050 / January 18, 2024
Teammates with OG Anunoby for six seasons, including the Raptors’ NBA title in 2018-19, Fred VanVleet fully understands and embraces the notion that the Knicks traded for an ideal fit for their roster and coach Tom Thibodeau. “I thought it was absolutely perfect, a great trade for them,” VanVleet told The Post at the Rockets’ morning shootaround ahead of Wednesday’s game at the Garden. “OG can space the floor and he’s an elite defender. And you probably won’t even see his true value until the playoffs, with all the different matchups. He can pretty much guard anybody. -via New York Post / January 17, 2024
Indiana has been one of if not the most committed suitor for the 29-year-old Siakam, who’s upcoming unrestricted free agency has complicated the trade deadline landscape surrounding the All-NBA talent. The Pacers also engaged Toronto about acquiring OG Anunoby, sources said, until the final hours before the Raptors ultimately sent the versatile defender to New York on Dec. 30. As evidenced by that deal, Toronto has been coveting established young players to pair with franchise centerpiece Scottie Barnes, sources said, in addition to Immanuel Quickley and R.J. Barrett, the two returning pieces from the Knicks. -via Yahoo! Sports / January 17, 2024
Right now, their biggest trade targets seem to be the Atlanta Hawks’ Dejounte Murray, who would give them a speedy scoring guard who can also facilitate and defend. But the price for him could be steep. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that L.A. is also looking at possibly targeting the Washington Wizards’ Tyus Jones and Collin Sexton of the Utah Jazz. -via lebronwire.usatoday.com / January 18, 2024
John Hollinger: Dejounte on the game-winner: “Trae was denied, so I got the ball, and it was go win the game” -via Twitter @johnhollinger / January 17, 2024
John Hollinger: WILD ENDING here in Atlanta … Banchero hits a tough 3 off the dribble to tie the game, Hawks eschew timeout, Murray dribbles down and hits a pull-up over Fultz at the buzzer. Hawks 106, Magic 104, final. -via Twitter @johnhollinger / January 17, 2024