Lakers’ Bold Move with 2 Star Players Sends Shockwaves Through the League
The Los Angeles Lakers, always a team that keeps us guessing, have been busy retooling in the offseason—bringing in names like Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton with hopes of shaking things up. But here’s the twist: for all the chatter about trades and shake-ups, it seems LA is holding tight to Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt, despite interest from other teams. Now, isn’t that a curious move? These two aren’t exactly household starters, with a blend of inconsistency and injury woes shadowing their game, yet the Lakers appear to be playing a quiet game of “hold your cards.” What’s the real play here? Are Vincent and Vanderbilt just underappreciated gems waiting to shine, or is this a strategic gamble by the front office? Let’s dive into what this could mean for the Purple and Gold’s blueprint this coming season—and maybe, just maybe, uncover why it’s not always the loudest moves that make the biggest noise.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been working hard during the offseason, adding talent like Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton to the lineup.
Are more changes and additions right around the corner for LA?
According to Sean Deveney, that may not be the case.
His reporting, via Legion Hoops, says that the Lakers are currently “opting to keep” Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt, despite trade interest from other teams.
Despite trade interest, the Lakers are currently opting to keep Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt, per @SeanDeveney
(h/t @Fullcourtpass) pic.twitter.com/pyxybe01GR
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 11, 2025
Which teams want Vincent and Vanderbilt, and how much are they offering?
That isn’t known, but it’s obvious that other squads are intrigued by these two players, even if the Lakers aren’t moving them.
Both Vincent and Vanderbilt just finished their second full seasons with the Lakers.
In 2024-25, Vincent averaged 6.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists on 40.0 percent from the floor.
As for Vanderbilt, he put up 4.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists on 48.8 percent.
Neither of these players are starters, at least not right now, but they can provide proven experience and help from the bench.
Vincent has suffered from inconsistency, while injuries have been a problem for Vanderbilt.
There are question marks about how often they can play and how productive they can be.
For some, that makes this news somewhat surprising.
Why are other teams interested in Vincent and Vanderbilt if they aren’t reaching their full potential in Los Angeles?
And why are the Lakers holding onto them so fiercely?
Are the Lakers playing hardball, or do they really have a plan for Vincent and Vanderbilt?
How many minutes will these two get on the court in the new season, and which teams will they play for?
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