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Lakers Eye Trades for Hunter and Bridges Amid Struggles

1/14/2026

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring trades for De’Andre Hunter of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets, driven by Klutch Sports.
The Lakers sit fifth in the Western Conference at 23-14 after an 8-10 stretch.
De’Andre Hunter averages 13.9 points but has struggled this season.
Miles Bridges averages 19.5 points and provides offensive versatility.
Any trade would require moving key rotation players as the deadline approaches.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring trades for De’Andre Hunter of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets, driven by Klutch Sports.
The Lakers sit fifth in the Western Conference at 23-14 after an 8-10 stretch.
De’Andre Hunter averages 13.9 points but has struggled this season.
Miles Bridges averages 19.5 points and provides offensive versatility.
Any trade would require moving key rotation players as the deadline approaches.