Foreign media's latest prediction is that before the trade deadline, both the Lakers and the Clippers will make significant trades. The Lakers are expected to acquire Trail Blazers forward Grant, while the Clippers are expected to get Jazz guard Sexton.
Los Angeles Clippers receive: Collin Sexton, Patty Mills
Utah Jazz receive: Forward PJ Tucker, Center Cody Zeller, Forward Kobe Brown, Grizzlies' 2026 second-round pick (protected pick 31-42 from ATL), Clippers' 2030 second-round pick, Clippers' 2031 second-round pick
The Utah Jazz will open up for trades before the trade deadline, with Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton both being included in trade negotiations.
Sexton is an important backcourt player for the Jazz, and his price is not high, which is just right for the Clippers who don't have much to offer.
The Clippers can't trade their first-round pick until 2030, and now they only have two second-round picks in 2030 and 2031.
Los Angeles Lakers receive: Forward Jerami Grant, Forward/Center Duane Washington Jr.
Portland Trail Blazers receive: Vincent, Rui Hachimura, Lakers' 2025 second-round pick
After recently acquiring Finney-Smith, the Lakers really need to pursue Grant. In today's league, there can never be too many versatile wing players, and Grant is one of them.
Grant is in his third season with the Blazers, and his usage rate has significantly dropped. He is no longer the Blazers' top scorer, making it a good time for the Lakers to acquire him.
Grant has always been a valuable asset during the Blazers' rebuilding period, and they sacrificed their 2025 first-round pick to trade for him from the Detroit Pistons.
Currently, Grant is worth multiple second-round picks, and the Lakers might find a way to complete the trade for Grant without sacrificing their first-round pick.