Lakers, Pistons Discussed Deal For Bojan Bogdanovic, Nerlens Noel

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the lookout for rotation upgrades. This isn’t anything new, but the Lakers stance on trading future first-round picks may be softening, which could actually lead to a deal.

Los Angeles discussed a trade with the Detroit Pistons that would send both Bojan Bogdanovic and Nerlens Noel to the Lakers. The Pistons have insisted on a first-round pick in exchange for Bogdanovic, meaning the Lakers would have to give in and move a future first to the Pistons. Los Angeles would also need to send players to Detroit to satisfy the salary-matching rules in a trade.

There is still a sense around the league that the Lakers aren’t willing trade both of their trade-eligible first-round picks. But it is known that Los Angeles is looking to upgrade their rotation, following LeBron James recent comments and the team’s run of strong play.