The Los Angeles Lakers have experienced a bleak 2021-22 NBA season as they could even potentially miss the play-in tournament. Anthony Davis remains sidelined and the Russell Westbrook trade hasn’t been what they expected. What’s next for building around LeBron James?
One option that’s been floated around at times has been the idea of trading Anthony Davis given his value since the Lakers are limited on having other things of value to offer.
On ESPN’s Get Up, NBA insider Brian Windhorst explained that an Anthony Davis trade in the offseason could be something that’s discussed.
“I think it will be something that’s discussed,” Windhorst said of a Davis trade (3:20).
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With how LeBron James “loves” living in Los Angeles, it sounds more about what can be done on his behalf to shake up the roster as opposed to being a matter of where he could end up playing next.
“LeBron loves living in L.A., loves raising his kids there, loves sending them to Sierra Canyon,” Windhorst said (5:00). “I don’t think he wants to move.”
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It’s no secret that Anthony Davis has struggled to stay healthy throughout the season. It’s been something that’s plagued him throughout his NBA career, too. Do the Lakers trust his durability enough to give it another go in 2022-23?
If not, there would surely be no shortage of intrigued trade suitors looking to pull off a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. However, it remains to be seen if the right offer will be out there that brings the right balance between immediate results and sustained success.
