Lakers Eye Bargain Perimeter Defender

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential acquisition of Keon Ellis by the Lakers as a cost-effective perimeter defender.

The Lakers could strike gold this offseason as Keon Ellis, their perimeter athleticism target at the trade deadline, looks poised for a cheap reunion after a quiet playoff stint with Cleveland. With the Cavs likely moving on due to cap constraints and Ellis’s underwhelming postseason stats, LA’s ample cap space positions them to swoop in. Ellis’s defensive prowess — solid steals, perimeter hustle — remains intact, even if his offense faded. If Cleveland lets him walk, the Lakers may just snag a bargain defender who could plug a key need without breaking the bank. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8fc25684257a3e97

Topics covered

• Lakers
• NBA
• basketball news
• trades
• defensive players

Keywords

• Lakers
• Keon Ellis
• Cleveland
• perimeter defender
• NBA trades
• defensive prowess
• cap space

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Organizations: Cleveland, Los Angeles Lakers, Cavs

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