The Los Angeles Lakers have disappointed in the first 31 games of the season, holding a 16-15 record. Despite expectations of improvement after offseason additions, the team hasn’t lived up to the anticipated performance. It’s clear that the current roster is not meeting the envisioned standards, and the mention of changes on the horizon suggests that adjustments to the team’s makeup may be in the works. The focus is on potential alterations to the player roster rather than a change in
The Los Angeles Lakers are anticipated to undergo changes by mid-February, with speculation about potential player movements for the purple and gold. According to ESPN NBA insider Tim Bontemps, there is a belief that “multiple players” could be on their way out this year. While specific details about the players involved and the nature of the changes remain uncertain, there seems to be a consensus among insiders that the Lakers might be considering significant adjustments to their roster.
According to Tim Bontemps, like last season, the Los Angeles Lakers may need to make moves at the trade deadline to improve their roster, especially after unsuccessful attempts during the summer. Bontemps suggests that multiple players might be traded by mid-February.
Kendra Andrews and Jamal Collier provided more specific insights into potential Lakers players who could be on the move. Andrews mentioned Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura as players with tradable contracts, and the team is expected to be active ahead of the trade deadline. Collier expressed the opinion that D’Angelo Russell could also be a likely candidate to be moved, considering the Lakers are the most likely among the teams to shake up their roster in the next six weeks.
Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura, and D’Angelo Russell are among the players discussed by insiders in relation to potential moves for the Los Angeles Lakers. Of these, Russell and Hachimura are noted to have the most tradeable contracts on the roster. However, the uncertainty lies in whether these assets will be sufficient to acquire a player that meets the team’s needs.
The recent subpar performances by Rui and D-Lo are mentioned as a potential obstacle to the Lakers’ efforts to trade them. Their lackluster play in the past few weeks, characterized as average at best, could potentially impact the team’s ability to secure favorable deals for either player.
Regarding Gabe Vincent, his limited playing time, having only participated in five games this season, coupled with an upcoming absence due to injury (missing six to eight weeks), might diminish his trade value. The prospect of Gabe being moved is considered unlikely.
On the other hand, D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura are seen as more plausible candidates to join a new team by February. However, all these assessments are speculative at this point. The actual trade landscape will depend on various factors, and the value of these players may evolve in the coming weeks.