NBA News Roundup, April 1st 2019: Zion Williamson NBA bound, Jimmy Butler to the Lakers and more 

Duke and Zion Williamson were sent crashing out of the NCAA tournament last night
Duke and Zion Williamson were sent crashing out of the NCAA tournament last night

Jimmy Butler continues to be linked to the Lakers

Jimmy Butler continues to be linked with a move to the Lakers
Jimmy Butler continues to be linked with a move to the Lakers

Due to their recent elimination from playoff contention, the Lakers are now looking towards a pivotal summer. After failing to add a second All-Star alongside LeBron James last year, the team knows that it is a must this summer.

The Lakers are expected to make a trade offer for Anthony Davis, while also pursuing free-agents such as Kyrie Irving, however, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report is suggesting that the organization may also explore a deal for Jimmy Butler:

The Lakers have been working to add an All-Star next to James since the three-time champion announced his intentions to sign last July. Butler could be a serious candidate for their available cap space this offseason.

Butler joined the Sixers from the Timberwolves last November, although the 29-year-old is expected to opt out of the $19.8 million final year of his contract in favor of a larger deal.

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