Report: Lakers Pursuing Multiple Trade Scenarios

Los Angeles will be playing big in the offseason. They did that last summer when they signed LeBron James. Unfortunately, LeBron and Lonzo Ball are on the injured list, and the team struggles to win. Bill Oram of The Athletic believes that the Lakers will seal two different types of deals at the trade deadline. One of these deals includes a superstar-caliber talent.

“At this point, sources have indicated there are two types of trades the Lakers will pursue.

“The trade that shores up the current roster and increases the Lakers’ chances of saving face and making the playoffs. A blockbuster that lands the Lakers a second superstar that makes them a true threat in the Western Conference this season and beyond. The second is obviously the priority, even if it means parting with some combination of Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma. Ideally, the Lakers would be able to land a second star in free agency and keep the core intact. However, with Anthony Davis unlikely to become available by the deadline, that particular dilemma may be a moot point this season.

“A team source said the Lakers will pursue any 3-point shooter on an expiring deal, a group expected to include former Laker Wayne Ellington, Orlando’s Terrence Ross, Memphis’ Garrett Temple and Trevor Ariza, who many believe could be on the move again before the deadline if Washington continues to falter in the East.

“Another possible target is Orlando center Nikola Vucevic but with Vucevic expected to be named an All-Star in the East, his value would be significantly higher.”

The Lakers will go after Davis

Los Angeles is a potential landing spot for Anthony Davis. However, the New Orleans Pelicans are not interested in parting ways with their star player. Maybe LA will make a nice package that will make them change their mind.