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Lakers: Ranking how likely each player is of getting traded this season

By Jason Reed

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: The Los Angeles Lakers players lock arms during the national anthem before the start of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on September 30, 2017 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: The Los Angeles Lakers players lock arms during the national anthem before the start of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on September 30, 2017 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) /
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Zero chance:

  • Andrew Bogut
  • Corey Brewer
  • Thomas Bryant
  • Josh Hart

First and foremost, we had to piece together our projected 15-man roster for the Los Angeles Lakers. This may leave out some notable names that may seem to be slated to make the roster, so keep that in mind.

For an array of different reasons, there are four players that definitely will not get traded this season. Ranging from rookies to grizzled veterans, it would not make sense for the Lakers to trade any of these guys in any situation.

In the case of Josh Hart and Thomas Bryant, it simply would be unwise for the Lakers to trade their last two picks of the 2017 NBA Draft. While their other two draft class partners have somewhat of a chance, these guys will get virtually no trade return. It would be foolish for the Lakers to trade these two before they blossom, for virtually nothing.

Next is Corey Brewer, who the Lakers acquired in a trade with the Houston Rockets last season. Los Angeles certainly does not need Brewer, and that will be apparent with his limited minutes next season. However, Brewer is on an expiring deal and fits the Lakers’ plan of freeing up salary cap space next season.

Unless a team wants to completely overpay for Brewer or offers just a draft pick in exchange, Los Angeles will not deal him.

As for Bogut, the Lakers recently signed the veteran center to a one-year deal. Whether or not Bogut has a big impact is yet to be seen, but the Lakers would cut him if anything; there is no real trade value there.

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