Lakers urged to target Sharpe once trade-eligible in December

Lake Show Life's Colin Keane argues the Lakers should pursue Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe once he becomes trade-eligible on December 15, given Walker Kessler's injury history and doubts about Kevon Looney as a reliable backup.

Keane suggests a couple of second-round picks could get a deal done, and notes Sharpe shares an agent with Austin Reaves. Sharpe is making $10 million this year with a $10 million team option next season. This is a trade idea from an analyst, not a reported discussion between the two teams.

$10M · 1yrSharpe BKN → LAL

Day'Ron Sharpe Kevon Looney Walker Kessler

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