Davon Reed

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

[denverpost.com/2023/02/09/nug…](https://t.co/Uo3aiirTmM)– [12:26 PM](https://twitter.com/msinger/status/1623735173723324420) [Ryan Blackburn](https://twitter.com/NBABlackburn)@ [NBABlackburn](https://twitter.com/NBABlackburn) -via [Twitter @YossiGozlan](https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan)/ February 9, 2023 pic.twitter.com/vLGLvDvCiJ -via [Twitter @msinger](https://twitter.com/msinger)/ November 22, 2022 -via [Twitter @wojespn](https://twitter.com/wojespn)/ February 9, 2023 [Thomas Bryant requested a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers after his minutes diminished once Anthony Davis returned from injury,](https://hoopshype.com/social/)sources @tell @NBAonTNT , @BleacherReport . [@Adrian Wojnarowski](https://twitter.com/wojespn)first reported. [@Adrian Wojnarowski](https://twitter.com/wojespn). [#Nuggets](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Nuggets)have acquired Thomas Bryant from the Lakers for Davon Reed and three second-round picks, source confirms to [@denverpost](https://twitter.com/denverpost). [@Davon Reed hosted an event yesterday at Haven of Hope, providing a hot meal for some of Denver’s homeless community ahead of Thanksgiving.](https://hoopshype.com/social/)He’s one of a handful of Nuggets who’ve lent their time in the community. – [theringer.com/nba/2023/2/8/2…](https://t.co/lDeqMVYoRR)… [#NBA](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA)among the 227 players using over 8 possessions per game.

Bryant, who signed a one-year deal with Los Angeles this offseason, is averaging 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds a game.

They also value fourth-year big [Wenyen Gabriel](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/wenyen-gabriel-r8zgk7urDgmH0hNc/), who has been out of the rotation recently. Los Angeles sits 13th in the Western Conference standings while Denver (38-17) boasts the second-best record in the [NBA](https://theathletic.com/nba/)behind [Boston](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/celtics/). [Jarred Vanderbilt](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jarred-vanderbilt-PmTxzdRpyfGBRjkU/) on Wednesday, the Lakers had a logjam at the center position. Their next trade — another move is almost certainly happening — will likely include the use of a second-round pick or two rather than a first-round pick, according to a team source. Bryant, who filled in admirably when Davis missed five-and-a-half weeks due to a right foot injury, will back-up Bryant averaged 14.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in January.

According to ESPN, the Nuggets are trading Bones Hyland to the Clippers. The Lakers are also trading center Thomas Bryant to the Nuggets in exchange for ...

[Jarred Vanderbilt](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/2892548/jarred-vanderbilt/), as well as [Wenyen Gabriel](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/2355020/wenyen-gabriel/). And since the Lakers were unlikely to re-sign him over the offseason due to their lack of financial flexibility, it also makes sense that they'd look to get some value in return for Bryant as opposed to losing him for nothing. Bryant is playing for a contract this season, so it makes sense that he would want an opportunity to play as much as possible in order to show his stuff. The move was likely one Bryant was on board with, as he had grown unhappy with his role in L.A. In 41 appearances (and 25 starts), Bryant averaged 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds in 21.4 minutes per performance for the Lakers. The Lakers receive Denver's second-round picks in 2025, 2026 and 2029.

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.

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

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.