More than halfway through the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers continue to slog along in last place in the Western Conference. Their priorities are both to celebrate Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour and develop the skill sets of rookies and second-year players.
But there’s also the trade deadline to consider.
It’s unlikely that the front office will try to improve the team’s immediate fortunes. After all, extra wins at this point would only jeopardize L.A.’s chances to retain its top-three-protected draft pick come June.
As for the rest of the league, all but five teams are either firmly in the playoff hunt or within five games of contention. Most potential trade partners are looking to find a competitive edge—not cast-offs.
The Lakers probably aren’t selling what buyers want, and vice versa.
Lack of Assets
For the Lakers, the most appealing assets are young prospects who are integral to the team’s ongoing rebuild.
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