Williams, Harden send Rockets to 139-100 win over Lakers (Sports Betting News)

The Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks had extensive trade discussions a few weeks ago on Dejounte Murray, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The deal was centered around D’Angelo Russell, a 2029 first round pick and a pick swap for Murray. Atlanta, however, held up the talks as they looked to send Russell to a third team in hopes of getting an expiring contract back in return.

Russell signed a two-year, $36 million contract with the Lakers during the 2023 offseason.

Charania expects the Lakers and Hawks to talk again before the deadline.

Murray is widely expected to be traded by the Hawks this season.

Jerry West has passed away at the age of 86.

West played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960 until 1974 where he was a 10-time All-NBA First Team selection and two-time All-NBA Second Team pick. West was selected to the NBA’s 35th, 50th and 75th anniversary teams.

As an executive, West won eight championships with six coming as the lead decision maker with the Lakers, and two additional titles as a consultant with the Golden State Warriors.

In recent years, West was a consultant for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Shaedon Sharpe was diagnosed with a small posterior labral tear in his left shoulder, the Portland Trail Blazers announced on Saturday.

Sharpe will miss the next 4-6 weeks.

Sharpe averaged 15.9 points in 32 games last season.