Amidst a struggling season, the Los Angeles Lakers have been on an impressive win streak ever since LeBron James issued a fiery speech after losing to his former team. However, with the NBA trade deadline just around the corner (Feb 09), the Lakers will have to make their mark in the volatile trade market to consolidate their roster before the playoffs (if they make it). With rumors of potential star-studded trades floating on NBA Twitter, fans woke up to the news of a rather unlikely candidate walking through the doors of the LA side.

Being an NBA fan has been an ordeal in Hollywood lately. With back-to-back failed seasons, Lakers fans are on the hopes for additional star power, with likely candidates being Bradley Beal and Buddy Hield. However, Rob Pelinka and the upper brass is thinking otherwise, which is evident in their recent roster developments.

The Los Angeles Lakers make a move for an unlikely candidate

Amidst a rampant trade market with the NBA trade deadline just a month away, the Los Angeles Lakers recently made a move to onboard an Ex-NBA player. According to recent reports, they worked out Cody Zeller a week ago to fill their 15th roster spot. Since getting drafted in 2013, Zeller has been a journeyman, with his last stop in Portland. Due to injuries, the big man has had an underwhelming career with an average of 8.5 points, six rebounds, and one assist.

Apart from working out Zeller, the Lakers also announced to work out another center in 4x All-Star DeMarcus Cousins. Like Zeller, Cousins also suffered injuries cutting short what could have been an impressive career. Pelinka and Co. also recently signed guard Sterling Brown to a ten-day contract. The 6’5” guard had an impressive run in Houston. However, he never managed to land an extended contract.

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The Lakers will need the extra bodies with Anthony Davis nursing an injury and expected to miss time. Moreover, they are also missing out on the services of Lonnie Walker IV and Austin Reeves, who have been instrumental as role players in the season thus far.

The Lakers’ winning streak

Despite the crucial injuries, 4x NBA champion King James has led the Lakers to an impressive five-game win streak. The Lakers have improved their record to 19-21 and currently sit just out of play-in tournament contention as the 12th seed in the Western Conference.

In their latest outing against the Sacramento Kings, James willed the team to a close victory (136-134) by putting up 37 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Moreover, in the last ten games, the King has been averaging MVP-like numbers with 34.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.4 assists at age 38.

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