The Los Angeles Lakers remain active on the trade market, sources tell The Athletic. The Lakers, however, are more likely to stand pat or make a half-measure trade rather than go all-in with both of their first round picks that are available to be traded.
The Lakers are searching for better two-way wings, a better backup center and another playmaker. The Lakers are expected to prioritize adding either a big or ballhandler as the eventual return of Jarred Vanderbilt could give them an improved two-way wing.
The Lakers previously acquired Dorian Finney-Smith from the Brooklyn Nets. In doing so, they sent out D’Angelo Russell’s midsized expiring contract that limits their ability on the trade market now.
While the Lakers are in the middle of the Western Conference, there is a belief they could go on a playoff run. Rebuilding is the least likely option as there have been no indications that either LeBron James or Anthony Davis want to leave.