π Lakers Acquire Elite Sharpshooter Luke Kennard
The deal underscores L.A.’s intent to improve its shooting without mortgaging long-term assets, while Atlanta continues to reshape around flexibility.
π Lakers Acquire Elite Sharpshooter Luke Kennard
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly traded for veteran guard Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks in a move aimed at bolstering their perimeter shooting as the NBA trade deadline looms. Lakers receive: Luke Kennard , a 29-year-old wing known for elite three-point efficiency. Hawks receive: Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick from the Lakers. Kennard has been one of the most accurate shooters in the league this season, leading the NBA in three-point percentage at approximately 49.7 % , and carries a career mark near 44 % from deep . This acquisition gives the Lakers a dangerous outside threat to pair with stars like Luka DonΔiΔ , Austin Reaves , and LeBron James , helping to space the floor and open driving lanes. π What the Hawks Get in Return Atlanta will get guard Gabe Vincent back in exchange, along with the draft asset. Vincent, also 29, has been a rotational guard in Los Angeles but hasn’t posted standout numbers this season. For the Hawks, the move creates a trade exceptio…
