Los Angeles Lakers: A bumpy 2023-24 season The Los Angeles Lakers have had some unexpected ups and downs in their 2023-24 season, and their record has now fallen below the 50% mark, causing them to slip from the top eight positions in the West to 10th. It's hard to imagine that, especially with the two core of the team, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, staying healthy and performing. Although LeBron James and Anthony Davis remain firmly in the top 10 players in the league, the Lakers still lack the support of more players. This makes it seem inevitable to make some big deals before the February 8 trading deadline.
There are many fans and ** who have called on the Lakers to cut head coach Darvin Ham, but after the Lakers defeated the Clippers, Ham's dismissal crisis has been alleviated. Even more surprisingly, the team's owner, Jeanie Buss, also seems to be very supportive of Hamm, which casts a shadow over the possibility of Hamm stepping down. At the moment, it's nearly impossible to expect the Los Angeles Lakers to find a new coach to lead the team to success this season. Therefore, it is all the more necessary for the Lakers to consider how to strengthen the roster through trades. Last season, Pelinka's extreme trade operations allowed them to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
Now let's wait and see if Pelinka can pull off some high-profile trades again in 2023-24. There is a U.S. ** suggestion that the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers reach a trade deal, and the Lakers can get two of the best veterans from the Trail Blazers to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis get more support on the offensive end. The specific trade plan is that the Los Angeles Lakers send D'Angelo Russell, Hachimura, Vincent, Philno, and a second-round pick from the Clippers in 2025 and a second-round pick from the Lakers in 2027 to Portland, while the Portland Trail Blazers send Jeramy Grant, Brogdon and Lajan Rupert.
Such a trade would not only allow the Portland Trail Blazers to get rid of Jeramy Grant's hefty contract, but it would also give them more leverage to rebuild. Especially after the Trail Blazers sent Lillard away in the offseason, they also began their own rebuilding path. For the Trail Blazers, the most important thing they need to do right now is to buy more playing time for young players and acquire more young players and future draft picks by trading Jeramy Grant and Malcom. D'Angelo Russell is averaging 14 points and six assists per game this season, while Hachimura is averaging 11 points and three rebounds per game.
For the Trail Blazers, they may want to consider keeping Hachimura, who has some influence in the Asian market. As we've seen, the Los Angeles Lakers have had their ups and downs, but they're still looking for ways to help get the team back on winning track. Whether it's through a trade or otherwise, they will be constantly working to find the best solution for the future of the team. The Lakers are looking for a new transfer trade opportunity, and Vincent is in the spotlight. The Trail Blazers player has been nicknamed a "scammer" by fans due to injury issues this season and only playing a few games.
The Lakers are interested in attracting Vincent on a three-year, $33 million contract, but the Trail Blazers want Hachimura, Fierno and two future draft picks as a trade condition. The transfer deal will hopefully provide a stronger boost for the Lakers' Anthony Davis and LeBron James. The Lakers have reportedly dropped their support for D'Angelo Russell because he hasn't lived up to expectations this season and is plagued by injuries. The Lakers intend to trade D'Angelo Russell for Jerami Grant and Brogdon, and such a deal can be said to be a sure deal.
Jerami Grant is averaging 21 points, three rebounds and two assists per game this season, and at the age of 29, he's still one of the league's best offensive and defensive forwards. Brogdon was named Sixth Man of the Year last season, averaging 15 points, three rebounds and five assists per game. The addition of two seasoned veterans to the Lakers is sure to breathe new life into the team. However, the Lakers' biggest problem at the moment is head coach Darvin Darv's on-court command ability, and he often makes poor use of timeouts in games, leaving the team in a passive position. Lakers