Davon Reed

Bryant had been averaging 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds while shooting 65.4% from the field.

He figures to compete for backup center minutes in Denver behind Nikola Jokic. ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski adds that the second-rounders acquired by the Lakers are for the 2025, 2026 and 2029 drafts. The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly traded Thomas Bryant to the Denver Nuggets for a package that includes Davon Reed and three second-round draft picks.

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.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to tweak their roster ahead of the trade deadline. Fresh off of trading veteran guard Russell Westbrook in a multi-team deal ...

[Jarred Vanderbilt](/nba/players/2892548/jarred-vanderbilt/), as well as [Wenyen Gabriel](/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. In 41 appearances (and 25 starts), Bryant averaged 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds in 21.4 minutes per performance for the Lakers. 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. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) continue to tweak their roster ahead of the trade deadline. The move was likely one Bryant was on board with, as he had grown unhappy with his role in L.A.

The Lakers are selling high on Thomas Bryant, sending him to the Nuggets for Davon Reed and picks to open up minutes for Jarred Vanderbilt and Wenyen ...

As a result, the team chose to cash in on Bryant’s play so far this year and do him a favor by moving him to a better situation for himself while restocking their draft assets after using a number of them in trades so far this year. As noted by Woike and Wojnarowski, this will open up playing time for Wenyen Gabriel, who has fallen out of the rotation since Anthony Davis’ return. Bryant shined bright this year for the Lakers, returning to his pre-injury form and serving as a big boost for the team at times. The acquisition of Jarred Vanderbilt also made Bryant more expendable. Bryant had grown unhappy with his diminished PT since AD returned and asked LAL to look for a better situation. The trade was originally reported by Wojnarowski as one that would net the Lakers three 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 new-look Los Angeles Lakers won't include Thomas Bryant. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski...

The acquisition of Vanderbilt helped the Lakers fortify their frontcourt depth. He'd also outplayed his contract & LA only has mid-level to re-sign him— so they opted to give his minutes to Wenyen Gabriel & replenish the picks they gave up for Rui. Bryant had grown unhappy with his diminished PT since AD returned and asked LAL to look for a better situation.