Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers are considering making trades to improve their team. They recently lost several games, and key team members suggest changes are needed for better performance. The Lakers are looking for a new player who can both defend and score from outside the three-point line.
Key Facts
- The Lakers are ranked fourth in the Western Conference with a 19-10 record.
- They recently lost a game to the Houston Rockets by a wide margin.
- NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor and others believe the team needs trades to become title contenders.
- Lakers head coach JJ Redick expressed dissatisfaction with the team's current attitude and performance.
- Austin Reaves, a key player, is injured and will miss at least four weeks.
- The Lakers are actively searching for a player who excels in both defense and three-point shooting, a role known as "3-and-D."
- The NBA trade deadline is in February, pressuring the Lakers to make decisions quickly.
