Mo Bamba

The Lakers are sending a second-round draft compensation with Patrick Beverley to Orlando, according to sources.

Los Angeles received [Davon Reed](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/davon-reed-jL8eXs6utpsO9vRD/) and three second-round picks in exchange for Bryant. [Utah Jazz](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/jazz/) ahead of this season. The Lakers’ pivot also meant moving on from Beverley, who provided steady perimeter defense and leadership but was often a part of the Lakers’ struggling two- and three-small-guard lineups. That included replacing Bryant with Bamba, who is a much better rim-protector and overall defender. The 24-year-old is averaging 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game this season. - In 45 games with the Lakers, Beverley averaged 6.4 points and 2.6 assists in 26.9 minutes per game.

The Los Angeles Lakers are trading guard Patrick Beverley and a second-round pick to the Orlando Magic in exchange for center Mo Bamba, according to ...

The Magic will also receive second-round draft compensation from the Lakers. The Lakers acquired three second-round picks on Thursday when they dealt Thomas ...

The Magic have one of the [NBA](/nba/)'s best young front courts with [Paolo Banchero](/nba/players/26775953/paolo-banchero/), [Wendell Carter Jr](/nba/players/2892260/wendell-carter-jr/). [Jonathan Isaac](/nba/players/2844715/jonathan-isaac/). [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) are trading [Patrick Beverley](/nba/players/1685200/patrick-beverley/) to the [Orlando Magic](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/ORL/orlando-magic/) for [Mo Bamba](/nba/players/2893236/mo-bamba/), according to [The Athletic's Shams Charania](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1623763455445544960). The idea there was that adding this sort of center would theoretically allow [Anthony Davis](/nba/players/1992786/anthony-davis/) to spend more time playing his preferred position of power forward without sacrificing floor spacing. [Myles Turner](/nba/players/2152935/myles-turner/) for years, most notably in a possible deal involving [Russell Westbrook](/nba/players/1622555/russell-westbrook/), but no trade materialized there. The Lakers acquired three second-round picks on Thursday when they dealt [Thomas Bryant](/nba/players/2202681/thomas-bryant/) to the [Denver Nuggets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DEN/denver-nuggets/).

The Lakers have traded center Thomas Bryant to the Denver Nuggets for reserve guard Davon Reed and three future second-round picks.

It’s why, sources said, the Lakers began to find Bryant a new home while getting needed draft picks in return. Bryant starred as a fill-in for Anthony Davis while the All-Star forward was recovering from foot injuries. [The Lakers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers) traded guard Patrick Beverley to the Orlando Magic for center Mo Bamba, people not authorized to speak about the deal confirmed to The Times.

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired via trade center Mo Bamba from the Orlando Magic, forward Davon Reed from the Denver Nuggets and two second-ro...

Reed (6’5”, 208) has appeared in 35 games (one start) for Denver this season, averaging 2.3 points and 1.6 rebounds in 9.0 minutes per game. In 45 games (all starts) for the Lakers this season, Beverley averaged 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 26.9 minutes per game. Bamba (7’0”, 230) has appeared in 40 games (six starts) for Orlando this season, averaging 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks in 17.0 minutes per game, shooting a career-high 39.8 percent from 3-point range. In the trade, the Lakers sent center Thomas Bryant to the Nuggets and sent guard Patrick Beverley and cash considerations to the Magic. In 266 career games (81 starts) across five seasons with the Magic (2018-23), Bamba has averaged 7.7 points (.477 FG%, .360 3P%), 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 18.3 minutes per game. The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired via trade center Mo Bamba from the Orlando Magic, forward Davon Reed from the Denver Nuggets and two second-round picks from the L.A.

The Lakers made a bevy of moves during the final hours of the NBA Trade Deadline on Thursday.

In the last few weeks, the Lakers have dramatically revamped their roster adding Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt, Mo Bamba, Malik Beasley, and D'Angelo Russell. The moves make the Lakers longer, younger, more athletic, and more versatile. The 34-year-old averaged just 6.4 points and 2.6 assists in 45 games with the Lakers this season. Bamba was averaging 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game this season with the Magic. The only other true center on their roster, Damian Jones, was traded to the Utah Jazz in the Westbrook deal that landed former Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell back in Los Angeles. However, according to Yahoo Sports NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Bryant requested the trade out of Los Angeles after his role diminished upon Davis' return.

Sources said the Lakers are sending second-round draft compensation with Patrick Beverley to Orlando for Mo Bamba -- a major get for a reworked frontline around ...

I don’t know what deals are out there, but it feels like the Magic essentially received nothing in return. Orlando declined to make Bamba a restricted free agent last summer, then signed him back in unrestricted free agency on a two-year, $21 million deal. We’ve seen a dramatic decrease in his role compared to last season. [LeBron James](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/lebron-james-dxRvkEThnxpMbhcr/), [Rui Hachimura](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/rui-hachimura-qzSY3bocNkNzQ2KH/) [Russell Westbrook](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/russell-westbrook-6Eb0XPY16UzzJWbc/), [Dennis Schröder](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/dennis-schroder-Prd7BnWIcVC7T4mJ/) So let’s take a look at depth chart the Lakers had before: As mentioned above, Bryant is now the backup big man in Denver. He can really shoot the ball for a guy his size (7-0), and he can protect the rim enough to make an attacker think twice about challenging him. He’s a career 36.0 percent 3-point shooter on 684 attempts, and he’s made 38.6 percent of his 389 attempts the last season and a half. The Lakers get to add length with some theoretical versatility into the mix and not have to worry about Beverley distractions or disappointing play. He blocks 2.7 shots per 36 minutes for his career, and he’s still over 2.0 per 36 minutes over the last two seasons. The

The Lakers will trade Thomas Bryant to Denver for wing Davon Reed and three second-round picks, a deal first reported by ESPN and confirmed to Southern ...

While he started out the season with a thumb injury that required surgery, he quickly caught on as a hard runner in transition and a soft finisher by the rim. As a starter when Davis was injured for a month, Bryant was a stalwart, averaging 14.5 points and 8.6 rebounds to fill a huge offensive hole. But Bryant also struggled on the defensive end, and with Beverley got out to a sluggish start shooting this season but remained a starter in spite of his offensive struggles, winding up averaging 6.4 points and shooting 34.8% from 3-point range while setting a tone on defense. The 24-year-old averaged 10.6 points and 8.1 rebounds last season as Orlando’s starting center, but he saw his production slide this season after losing ground to Wendell Carter Jr. The Lakers will trade Thomas Bryant to Denver for wing Davon Reed and three second-round draft picks, a deal first reported by ESPN and confirmed to Southern California News Group.

The Lakers are trading Thomas Bryant to the Nuggets for Davon Reed and three second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

[Kentavious Caldwell-Pope](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2581018/kentavious-caldwell-pope) has been a big addition, along with [Bruce Brown](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4065670/bruce-brown). [Aaron Gordon](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3064290/aaron-gordon) is posting big numbers, too. [Jamal Murray](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3936299/jamal-murray) (he missed all of last season as he recovered from a torn ACL) and [Michael Porter Jr](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278104/michael-porter-jr). But the conference got a whole lot more difficult with [Kyrie Irving](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6442/kyrie-irving)'s arrival in Dallas and the [Phoenix Suns](/nba/team/_/name/phx/phoenix-suns) trading for [Kevin Durant](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3202/kevin-durant). Bamba, a 24-year-old shot-blocker with the ability to shoot 3s, will also provide more frontcourt depth. Bryant is set to hit unrestricted free agency this summer. The Magic announced in their release on Thursday that Beverley won't be required to report to the team, opening the door to a buyout. [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066264/wenyen-gabriel) and [Jarred Vanderbilt](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278077/jarred-vanderbilt), a fresh face from the three-team [Russell Westbrook](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3468/russell-westbrook) deal, to receive Bryant's minutes behind [Anthony Davis](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6583/anthony-davis). [Nikola Jokic](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3112335/nikola-jokic). [Mo Bamba](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277919/mo-bamba), whom they acquired in a trade with the [Orlando Magic](/nba/team/_/name/orl/orlando-magic) for guard [Patrick Beverley](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3964/patrick-beverley), a 2024 second-round pick and cash considerations. [Los Angeles Lakers](/nba/team/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers) traded center [Thomas Bryant](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3934723/thomas-bryant) to the [Denver Nuggets](/nba/team/_/name/den/denver-nuggets) for [Davon Reed](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3059262/davon-reed) and three second-round picks, the teams announced Thursday.

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired 24-year-old center Mo Bamba from the Orlando. L.A. sent former All-Defensive guard Patrick Beverley and a second-round pick ...

[LAKERS TRADE RUSSELL WESTBROOK IN BLOCKBUSTER 3-TEAM DEAL: REPORTS](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lakers-trade-russell-westbrook-blockbuster-3-team-deal-reports) [Denver Nuggets](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nba/denver-nuggets) and Denver's second-round picks in 2025, 2026 and 2029. He posed in front of a U-Haul truck, hinting that his belongings were already packed, and he was ready to move on. He has played in 35 games so far this season. [forward Kevin Durant](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nets-believe-kevin-durant-trade-suns-best-long-term-success) to the roster via a trade on Thursday. sent center Thomas Bryant to the Nuggets and guard Patrick Beverley to Orlando earlier on Thursday.

The Lakers have traded center Thomas Bryant to the Denver Nuggets for reserve guard Davon Reed and three future second-round picks.

The Lakers have traded center Thomas Bryant to the Denver Nuggets for reserve guard Davon Reed and three future second-round picks.

The Lakers are trading Thomas Bryant to the Nuggets for Davon Reed and three second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

[Kentavious Caldwell-Pope](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2581018/kentavious-caldwell-pope) has been a big addition, along with [Bruce Brown](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4065670/bruce-brown). [Aaron Gordon](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3064290/aaron-gordon) is posting big numbers, too. [Jamal Murray](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3936299/jamal-murray) (he missed all of last season as he recovered from a torn ACL) and [Michael Porter Jr](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278104/michael-porter-jr). But the conference got a whole lot more difficult with [Kyrie Irving](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6442/kyrie-irving)'s arrival in Dallas and the [Phoenix Suns](/nba/team/_/name/phx/phoenix-suns) trading for [Kevin Durant](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3202/kevin-durant). Bamba, a 24-year-old shot-blocker with the ability to shoot 3s, will also provide more frontcourt depth. Bryant is set to hit unrestricted free agency this summer. The Magic announced in their release on Thursday that Beverley won't be required to report to the team, opening the door to a buyout. [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066264/wenyen-gabriel) and [Jarred Vanderbilt](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278077/jarred-vanderbilt), a fresh face from the three-team [Russell Westbrook](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3468/russell-westbrook) deal, to receive Bryant's minutes behind [Anthony Davis](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6583/anthony-davis). [Nikola Jokic](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3112335/nikola-jokic). [Mo Bamba](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277919/mo-bamba), whom they acquired in a trade with the [Orlando Magic](/nba/team/_/name/orl/orlando-magic) for guard [Patrick Beverley](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3964/patrick-beverley), a 2024 second-round pick and cash considerations. [Los Angeles Lakers](/nba/team/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers) traded center [Thomas Bryant](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3934723/thomas-bryant) to the [Denver Nuggets](/nba/team/_/name/den/denver-nuggets) for [Davon Reed](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3059262/davon-reed) and three second-round picks, the teams announced Thursday.