NBA Rumors: 3 Players the Los Angeles Lakers are currently targeting

#2 Chris Paul

Chris Paul endured a mixed second season in Houston

After being eliminated by the Golden State Warriors for the third time in four years, the Houston Rockets have made their entire roster available for trade. Chris Paul is among the individuals that the Rockets are keen to offload, and Sporting News believes the Lakers will make a move for the veteran:

Charlotte and Miami are among the teams that could be interested in Paul. Phoenix is weighing its options at point guard, but there is an outside chance they’d get involved. And keep an eye on the Lakers or Knicks – it’s likely that one of them will strike out in free agency and need a face-saving trade to rescue the summer. Paul is a face-saving trade target.

During the 18-19 season, Paul averaged 15.6 points, 8.2 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game. He is also noted for his long-term friendship with LeBron James.