The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly ready to “move on” from Nick Young, who has been linked to several trade rumours ever since the offseason.

Young played 29 minutes and scored 13 points in the Lakers’ overtime loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. But prior to that, Young got three “DNP (Did Not Play) - Coaches Decision”, and "Swaggy P" does not seem too happy with his minor role in Los Angeles.

Head coach Byron Scott confirmed that he plans to sit Young for a couple more games, which, in a matter of time, could instantly become an issue within the team, tweets Mark Medina of the LA Daily News. Mike Ortiz of DYST Now also added that the Lakers are ready to trade away Young as part of the franchise’s rebuilding efforts.

Young has been the topic of trade talks this summer, and the Lakers were reportedly seeking a team that would take the shooting guard’s remaining contract of his four-year $21.5 million deal.

It would be hard to find a taker for Young, who is only known for shooting the ball, but he could still be an upgrade coming off the bench. According to SB Nation, the Miami Heat could use the service of Young.

“A team like the Miami Heat that shoots 31 percent from three and is making a run at Cleveland in the East could use Young off the bench,” the report proposed. “The Heat don't have future picks to deal because of the [Goran] Dragic trade, but they could probably spare a young role player or a second-round draft pick. ”

The competition in the Eastern Conference has been surprisingly tougher, with the Heat suddenly dipping down to the sixth spot with a 12-8 record. Bringing in Young would instantly give the Heat’s second unit a scoring option and a three-point threat.

The Lakers are looking to clear off cap-space for next summer’s free agency, so trading Young before the deadline makes sense. It could only be a matter of time before a deal goes down between LA and Young.

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