Lakers G League Trades Acquire Drew Timme, Trade Nate Williams, Dillon Jones

The Los Angeles Lakers have been active in both the NBA and G League trading markets as they navigate injuries and roster adjustments during the 2025-26 season. They acquired forward Drew Timme from the Brooklyn Nets' G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, adding a skilled but athletically limited player who could provide depth under coach JJ Redick. Meanwhile, the Lakers traded guard Nate Williams to the Nets, having waived him from their roster earlier. Austin Reaves, the 27-year-old guard and a key performer amid injuries to LeBron James and Luka Doncic, is at a crossroads; the Lakers face the choice of securing him with a contract extension or trading him to capitalize on his high market value, with potential suitors like the Dallas Mavericks expressing interest. The franchise’s focus on improving defense has led to considering trades for defensive anchors like Myles Turner or Walker Kessler in exchange for Reaves. Additionally, the Lakers’ G League affiliate traded former NBA champion Dillon Jones to the Portland Trail Blazers’ G League team, underscoring further restructuring at the developmental level.