The Los Angeles Lakers were interested in trading for Dejounte Murray, but there's a reason why it never came to fruition.

NBA insider Brian Windhorst says that one part of the Lakers' trade negotiations prevented them from reaching a deal to land Dejounte Murray.

While the Lakers thought that offering D'Angelo Russell could help them land Dejounte Murray, the Hawks had other ideas.

The Lakers' biggest weakness is perimeter defense. After missing out on Dejounte Murray, another Hawks player could be the answer.

One of the biggest moves of the NBA summer was when the Hawks dealt Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for a trade package that included Dyson Daniels,