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Jan 7, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) tosses chalk into the air before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Jan 7, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) tosses chalk into the air before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
As the trade deadline for the ongoing season approaches, many teams are rumored to be in talks to shake up their roster. The Chicago Bulls, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Indiana Pacers are some of the teams at the top of the rumors. But one team that has been drawing much attention in terms of trades is the Los Angeles Lakers. A video of LeBron James? agent and the Lakers GM talking has seemingly put some ideas in the minds of some fans.?
The Lakers are 20-25 so far this season. This puts the team in 13th place on the Western Conference table. With Anthony Davis still out of the Lakers’ starting lineup, LeBron James has once again taken the scoring responsibilities for the team.?
Rob Pelinka and Rich Paul seen having a serious discussion
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A video recently went viral of LeBron James? agent Rich Paul talking to the Lakers’ general manager Rob Pelinka. Paul was sitting courtside and Pelinka came up from behind to discuss something with him.
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Jan 7, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Now fans are speculating as to what the two guys were talking about. Was it something regarding LeBron James and his future with the team?
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One fan tweeted, ?Better be talking about you know what.? To which he got an instant reply from another fan stating, ?Trading Lebron for picks ??
Here are some more reactions from NBA Twitter:
Trading Lebron for picks ?
— EPO (@urkle91) January 19, 2023
I feel like within the FO Pelinka is just a dog trapped in a cage. He’s got no say in anything, it’s time for Jeanie to show herself and start talkin to the media and explain how she failed the GOAT. Pathetic excuse for a sports team owner.
— Lakers101 (@bray_lo23) January 19, 2023
It definitely looks like rich paul is saying something like“whats going on rob? Why aren’t you doing anything? Remember the talk we had in the reunion for the extension and i see no movement.” Rob of course excusing himself and jeanie
— just a honest Kobe Fan (@JustaTakoBrat) January 19, 2023
I’m trying to read Rich Paul’s lips, but I have no idea what he’s saying. I would assume it’s about roster-moves, and just by body-language, it seems like something fell through, Rob is promising to try another route, and Rich is like “aight we’ll see.” I could be totally wrong.
— HiNote. 🛸 (@HiNoteee) January 20, 2023
Rich: Hey, what's the deal? Get Zach here.
Rob: I want to, & I would do it if I knew wtf I was doing.
Rich: Well, gonna suck to be you when I force LeBron out this shit show next summer.— Amateurcapper (@Amateurcapper) January 19, 2023
Pelinka can’t sign or trade for anyone unless they Klutch lmaoo worst GM in the league
— SAINTSHOW SZN (@LakersNola) January 19, 2023
Fans on Twitter were seen blasting GM Rob Pelinka and Lakers owner Jeanie Buss while others speculated what the two were talking about.
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Should the Lakers trade away LeBron James?
LeBron James is now in his fifth year playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He not only brought a championship to the team after more than a decade in 2020, but is also giving his all to make sure the Lakers remain a contender for the playoffs.
However, without Anthony Davis, the team has struggled to win games every now and then. Furthermore, a lot of trade interests for the Lakers? front office have been falling out as of late. Fans will wonder if it is really true that Rob Pelinka might be considering trading James. Moreover, does James still hold trade value??
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Let us know what you think. Should the Lakers trade James and build around Davis, or try to adding pieces around these two? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
