The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are two favorite teams in the ongoing NBA season. Both teams are making great start on the early going and many believed that they are primed to go all the way to the playoffs. But rumors are spreading that both teams are also engaged in trade deals that involve Andre Iguodala and Julius Randle.
The Warriors, who've been solid for two straight seasons and being in the NBA Finals for two consecutive years, are set to duplicate their accomplishment again. After early struggles, they slowly picking up and rack up five straight wins with all players working well together.
On the other hand, the Lakers, who've been struggling the past few years, are making vast improvements since franchise player Kobe Bryant retired last season. After signing ex-Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton to handle the team, the system he is implementing seems to be working wonders for them.
And now, rumors are floating that a trade deal is said to be in the works between the two teams. According to Mobile & Apps, after the Klay Thompson trade rumor broke out, another player is being suggested to be traded. It is said that the Lakers are interested in acquiring Andre Iguodala to the Warriors in exchange for Julius Randle.
The report also says that since the Warriors will be dealing cap issues just to retain Kevin Durant in the lineup, it was proposed to trade away one valuable asset and fingers are pointing to Iguodala. Aside from that, Iguodala will be an unrestricted free agent after the season and rather than lose him with nothing he might be traded to acquire a valuable asset.
On the separate report by Jobs & Hire, the Lakers might not use Randle as trade offer to Warriors and wait for him to develop instead. With his recent rise by putting up impressive number as of late, Los Angeles might think twice about trading him.
As an alternative, the Lakers might use either Nick Young or Lou Williams as trade offer to the Warriors since the team is crowded on the backcourt. Having Iguodala could give them added offensive firepower and a defensive minded player in the process.
Will the Los Angeles Lakers give up Julius Randle for Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala?
