Lakers Looking for Trade to Fix Critical Problem This Year

With roughly a quarter of the NBA season behind them, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking every bit of the championship contenders they hoped to be entering the

NBA trade candidates: Who can get traded on Dec. 15? Who has to wait? And who can't be moved at all?

Most free agents can be traded on Dec. 15. However, a small group has to wait an extra month. Those are the free agents who re-signed with their original team using Bird or Early Bird Rights, make more than the minimum and who got a raise greater than 20% over their salary from last season. That list includes 11 players:
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Lakers will likely look to make 'fringey' rather than major trade

But doing so in real life while still fielding a deep, championship-level team would be extremely complicated. It seems a lot more likely that the Lakers will make a less major move in order to improve one of their roster weaknesses, such as their lack of speed, athleticism or 3-point shooting.
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Lakers Rumors: Future Draft Picks Viewed As Less Valuable After Luka Doncic Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2031 and 2032 first-round picks are reportedly viewed as less valuable since the Luka Doncic trade.

Why Is Dec. 15 Important To The NBA Trade Window?

Christmas is on Dec. 25, but it comes 10 days early for NBA fans every year. That's because Dec. 15 marks the unofficial start of trade season.

NBA trade rumors: Los Angeles Lakers predicted to sign $68 million New Orleans Pelicans superstar, Maxi Kleber key trade asset?

The Los Angeles Lakers, enjoying a strong 15-5 start, are reportedly pursuing a trade for elite defender Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans. Thi

Lakers Get Bad News on Trade Assets to Upgrade Roster: ‘Less Valuabe’

The Lakers' only tradeable first-round pick (2031 or 2032) is not valued around the league, spelling bad news for any Lakers trade plans.
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