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Oct 29, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) guard Russell Westbrook (0) and forward Anthony Davis (3) watch game action against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
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Oct 29, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) guard Russell Westbrook (0) and forward Anthony Davis (3) watch game action against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
The Los Angeles Lakers have endured a lot of pain this season. Their big three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook have not worked out well this season. This fact was evident in their most recent matchup against the New York Knicks, where they struggled hard to earn a victory.
Sitting 9th in the NBA’s Western Conference, the Lakers’ front office will be looking to make some key acquisitions to help the team push for a higher position in the standings and avoid entry into the playoffs via the play-in tournament.
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Dec 1, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Delon Wright (0) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Jeremy Lamb (26) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
This search for possible addition to the team has only heightened due to the trade-deadline closing in. In light of this situation, the Lakers and Pacers have been involved in trade talks for Pacers’ guard Jeremy Lamb.
Jeremy Lamb’s Possible Trade to the Lakers
The struggles for the Lakers this season have been due to plenty of reasons. These include Russell Westbrook not living up to expectations, Frank Vogel’s coaching ability, injuries, and age. In order to ease the pain in the age and injury department, the Lakers have engaged in trade talks with the Indiana Pacers for Jeremy Lamb.
Per source, the #Pacers have had very serious trade discussions regarding Jeremy Lamb. Among the teams interested are the #Lakers and #Bucks. Lamb could add a nice scoring punch off the bench for a contender. He’s also an expiring contract.
— Evan Massey (@massey_evan) February 8, 2022
The addition of Lamb to the squad will provide the Lakers with a bench player who is relatively younger and can provide a scoring boost as well. Furthermore, being a shooter, Lamb will even benefit LeBron James’ style of play.
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As part of this trade, the Lakers will also be looking to part ways with Kent Bazemore who has not been performing well this season.
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Moreover, the expiring contract of Lamb makes the deal even more enticing. In case the deal is successful, but Lamb isn’t beneficial to the team, the expiring contract will ensure that the Lakers don’t have to keep him in the roster next season.
Although the Lakers, at present, are not in title contention due to their struggles, the front office will still look to turn things around for the team and its fans. With their frontman, LeBron James also is likely to retire in the coming years due to his age, the franchise will look to provide their star with all the help he can get. It really is a do-or-die situation in LA right now.
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