Report Makes Bold Projection on Lakers Trade Deadline Plans
The Los Angeles Lakers are getting closer to the NBA trade deadline, and they may have a few plans on the table.
An article from Bleacher Report suggests that the Lakers will go through the trade deadline without any problems.
“The defending champions made a lot of noise this offseason with limited resources. With few draft picks and young talent left to part with, however, this trade deadline should be far quieter. While Kyle Kuzma will forever be a trade candidate in L.A. (even after signing a three-year, $40 million extension), the Los Angeles Lakers shouldn’t feel any pressure to move him.”
Lakers front office to approach the trade deadline without any major plans
This makes sense in so many ways. Los Angeles won the 2019-20 title and made a lot of changes in the offseason. They traded away Danny Green and JaVale McGee. Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, and Avery Bradley left the team in free agency. Dennis Schroder, Marc Gasol, Montrezl Harrell, Wesley Matthews, and Alfonzo McKinnie found their spot on the Lakers roster.
“Already with a loaded roster, expect the Lakers to monitor the buyout market instead. LeBron James and Co. remain one of the premier destinations in all of basketball, a beautiful blend of winning, geography and star power. The Lakers entered the season with 14 players under contract (excluding two-way deals), wisely keeping the 15th and final roster spot open.
“It’s a strategy that landed the Lakers power forward Markieff Morris a season ago and likely helped convince him to take a minimum deal to stay in L.A. now. After the dust settles from what could be a busy trade deadline, only then should the Lakers look for additional talent.”
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka will probably stay quiet this time. There’s no need for major changes. He got the players Frank Vogel needs to win games. All they have to do is build strong chemistry and work in perfect synergy. Last year’s Lakers roster looked really well on the floor.
In 2019-20, the Lakers made a lot of headlines with their moves. Kyle Kuzma was part of so many trade rumors.
Well, he is still wearing his purple and gold uniform, and yes, the Lakers offered him a contract extension.
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R. M.
Radmila graduated with a degree in Translation & Interpreting. She is an NBA and NFL writer for The Ball Zone, and has been covering popular sports topics for several years. A loyal Lakers fan, she puts energy into reporting big roster moves, potential trades, on-court-accomplishments, and off-court rumors.
