Lakers Plan To shop Steve Nash’s expiring contract
by Tyler Stalker | Thu, Nov 13th 6:39pm EST
On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers were granted a disabled player exception because of the season-ending injury to Julius Randle. The exception is worth around $1.5 million and the Lakers can use it to sign a free agent or acquire someone in a trade. They also were eligible to receive one for because of Steve Nash’s injury, but according to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the Lakers plan to shop Nash’s expiring contract: As ESPN.com reported last month when Nash was ruled out for the 2014-15 season because of recurring nerve issues with his back, Lakers officials are planning to explore the trade market for potential deals between now and the February trade deadline with Nash’s $9.7 million expiring contract. (Lakers Nation)
Fantasy Impact:
A trade is the only way Steve Nash, who is out with a season-ending back injury, is going to help the Lakers this season or moving forward as injuries have crippled his time with the purple and gold. No trade is on the horizon but it will be something to keep an eye on as the trade deadline approaches in February.
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