Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Search
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024 preseason
    • 2024-2025 regular season
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Lakers Rumors: Jason Richardson Headed to the Lakers with Dwight Howard?
Lakers News

Lakers Rumors: Jason Richardson Headed to the Lakers with Dwight Howard?

Ryan Ward
Published: 08/09/2012
3 Min Read
SHARE

It was reported a few weeks ago that veteran guard Jason Richardson would most likely not be dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers in a potential blockbuster trade involving Dwight Howard. The reasoning behind Richardson not coming to L.A. was his large contract and a rumored rift with former teammate Steve Nash.

With talks of a Howard trade to the Lakers heating up once again, Richardson might be involved in a scenario that would send him to Los Angeles along with the superstar center according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports via Twitter:

Orlando’s Jason Richardson has been significant name in 4-way talks too, sources tell Y! There’s a scenario where he goes with Howard to LA.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) August 9, 2012

Over the last few months, Magic brass has made it clear that they intend to shed some salary with Jason Richardson and/or Hedo Turkoglu being added in a Howard trade. Adding Turkoglu or Richardson has been a problem with few teams willing to take on their contracts.

Richardson has three years left on his current contract with a player option in his third year. The veteran guard is set to make $5.7 million next season, $6.2 million in 2013-14 and $6.6 million (player option) the year after.

With the Lakers already facing a huge luxury tax, GM Mitch Kupchak and company will presumably want to avoid taking on any extra salary even if Gasol’s $39 million over the next two years is off the books.

The first trade proposal that was reported on Thursday involved Orlando Magic sending Howard to the Lakers in a four-team deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets. As a part of the deal, the Nuggets would send Al Harrington to Los Angeles and would receive Andre Igoudala in return from the 76ers. The Magic would acquire Pau Gasol and Arron Afflalo while Andrew Bynum would be sent to Philadelphia.

This deal seems feasible with all teams involved receiving a player that can be a game-changer moving forward. Unfortunately, four-team deals are extremely difficult to pull off. There’s no indication at this point in time which teams are content with this current trade proposal, but many reputable sources have confirmed that talks between these four teams are taking place. It’s safe to say the current proposal may change many times before a deal gets done.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
ByRyan Ward
Follow:
Ryan Ward is a Reporter/Editor and shares duties of being a Social Media Manager on a daily basis at Lakers Nation. As a credentialed member of the media, Ryan covers Lakers home games, press conferences as well as interviewing players from both the NBA and NFL. A Los Angeles native, but born and bred in the UK. Long-suffering Raiders fan and a Liverpool supporter since birth.
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?