According to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, a former Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks sharpshooting guard, is on the Lakers’ radar. “Among teams to speak with the (Minnesota) Timberwolves lately, the Los Angeles Lakers expressed interest in swingman Donte DiVincenzo,” Siegel wrote Wednesday.

The clock is ticking fast on the Thursday NBA trade deadline. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has dominated the rumor mill as the team has been listening to the offers for the 2021 NBA Finals MVP.

NBA correspondent and senior insider Marc Stein reported that the Lakers would become a "viable threat" to acquire Antetokounmpo in the case he isn't moved by the deadline. The reason is that this upcoming offseason, the Lakers will shed $50 million or more in cap space with the exits of several players, most notably LeBron James.

The Lakers would acquire Edwards, a 2030 first-round pick swap, and a 2026 second-round pick; the Timberwolves would acquire Doncic, and the Brooklyn Nets would receive Joan Beringer in Bailey’s complete trade idea.

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