Lakers Trade Knecht and Two First-Rounders for $215 million in an All-Star point guard.

Lakers Trade News: Knecht and Two First-Rounders for $215 million in an All-Star point guard.

Though it seems like things have changed, the Los Angeles Lakers have long been considered the favorite among commentators to acquire Atlanta Hawks three-time All-Star point guard Trae Young.

On the July 15 edition of “The Lowe Post” podcast, ESPN’s Zach Lowe and Kevin Pelton co-hosted a discussion about what it would take for Los Angeles to sign Young, who is currently playing for Atlanta on a five-year, $215.2 million max contract, and whether the Lakers brass is currently interested in that prospect.

“Trae Young could be on the Lakers right now if the Lakers were going to offer all of their picks, including now Dalton Knecht, and some other good stuff,” Lowe remarked. “Those transactions never took place. Teams reportedly have grown weary of him, and here