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WHAT ARE LAKERS' REALISTIC TRADE TARGETS?

Let's start by assuming the Lakers end up going for what they think is the 'best' deal rather than the 'right' player so they can keep at least one of their picks.

The Lakers need a backup center and POA guard. Whom could they… https://t.co/OK8wiBa92K pic.twitter.com/2oAJUI30BO

— LakerTom (@LakerTom) February 1, 2025

LAKERS KEEP-OR-TRADE DEADLINE LIST

Despite major needs for a backup center, POA guard, and additional playmaker, the Lakers, when healthy, are realistically only a couple of quality players from being a legitimate championship contender.

Bottom line, I have the Lakers keeping… pic.twitter.com/XUeGNGmhDG

— LakerTom (@LakerTom) February 1, 2025

IS AUSTIN REAVES A STARTER
ON A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM?

That's the question Lakers fans who get their panties in a bunch whenever somebody suggests that Austin Reaves' ultimate position on the Lakers is as an elite 6th man coming off the bench need to ask themselves.

I love Austin… https://t.co/0QhcrDe4Cj pic.twitter.com/XiBHDqZmof

— LakerTom (@LakerTom) February 1, 2025

Marcus Smart is a name to watch on the trade market, per @TimBontemps

“One Memphis player to watch over the next week is guard Marcus Smart. League sources told me there has been plenty of discussion about the former Defensive Player of the Year in recent weeks.” pic.twitter.com/TZqpmZKWOw

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 31, 2025

Since acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith, LA ranks…
(Mind you, he missed 3 games, so these numbers would be slightly better)

— 11th in offensive rating
— 10th in defensive rating

LA was 21st in defense/13th in offense prior to DFS.

With DFS starting, they have a +34 NET rtg. pic.twitter.com/vkTJoTXbNr

— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) February 1, 2025