(11-18-2022, 10:22 AM)Kammrath Wrote: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status...5475739648
I think that is a good bet. It appears Westbrook is playing better recently and the Lakers are still no where near being a serious threat at this time. The big question mark is Lebron's age. Sooner or later, he will not be an elite player any longer and then the real questions will come up. But they will have a first they can trade (Pelicans pick) and will have good cap room this offseason. So they could be in a position to upgrade their team that way. It is all moot though if Lebron loses a step or two.
But right now, all the trades out there for them(I think) really don't put the Lakers in the contenders picture. If I was them, I would look to see if I could move Beverly or Schroeder if it appears this season is a lost cause. Maybe they can get a really small asset back... Beverly is more likely.