Hostilities are launched, and after repatriating D’Angelo Russell to town, the Lakers do not stop there. The victim of the day is called Thomas Bryant, who leaves the city of angels for that of the rockies, direction Denver for the pivot.
While he ensured a beautiful digital production at the Angelinos with 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds average in 41 games (including 25 as a holder) with the Purple and Gold, Thomas Bryant is asked to pack his bags in exchange for Davon Reed and three second rounds of the Draft. Anthony Davis will have plenty of time to occupy the opposing racket each evening and it is newcomer Jarred Vanderbilt, who has just landed from the Jazz in the trade involving Russell Westbrook and DLo, who should replace Bryant numerically in Darvin Ham’s rotation.
Lakers get Denver’s seconds in 2025, 2026 and 2029, sources tell ESPN. Moving Bryant opens up minutes for Jarred Vanderbilt and Wenyen Gabriel in rotation. https://t.co/y7ghFZKhIA
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023
For the Nuggets, this operation considerably strengthens the second unit as well as post 5 which is a bit deserted if we obviously exclude Nikola Jokic. DeAndre Jordan is very brave, but it was in 2011 that he would have been a player who weighs. However, we are in 2023 and planned obsolescence means that the product is now a little outdated. Thomas Bryant will bring energy off the bench and will be a real alternative inside, while having no mittens. Given the movements there have been in the Western Conference, this reinforcement will not be too much in the Mile High City.
Nice operation for Denver which is strengthening for the title race and shows that they are also looking to strengthen themselves. The Lakers meanwhile, parted ways internally after acquiring Jarred Vanderbilt.
