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The Lakers haven’t made any deals despite the trade deadline quickly approaching.

On a road trip, the club won 4-2 because to performances by players like D’Angelo Russell, who was reportedly being traded.

Jovan Buha of The Atheltic speculates that the Lakers may be considering a modest deal rather than a major roster-altering acquisition given that they are currently two games above.500, riding a three-game winning streak, and not expecting a blockbuster trade anytime soon.

If not, the Lakers will probably make a move along the edges, potentially cutting some payroll in the process, and then try to acquire a player or two through buyouts.

Thus, if the Lakers intend to offload some players and cash

Having scored more than ten points in several games this week, Jaxson Hayes has had his greatest week as a Laker, providing much-needed enthusiasm to the club. But because of his defensive shortcomings and the fact that he is mostly a nice lob threat offensively, Hayes and his $2.1 million deal have spent the majority of the season on the bench.

Was this merely a fortunate run of games, or is this the week he has his greatest performance every week? Given his high stock right now, it might be a good idea to trade him.

Even while a move around the margins won’t shock the NBA community or give supporters hope that the team is getting closer to contending, any change is still better than none at all.

The Lakers can’t afford to lose composure and part with a priceless starting guard in D’Angelo Russell or their first-round selection in 2029 in order to appear as though they made an effort. Let’s not mistake activity for advancement. Sometimes doing nothing at all is the wisest course of action.

It seems that negotiations with the Atlanta Hawks have come to a standstill.