It addressed a weakness for the Lakers in their lackluster 3-point shooting and saved them a bit of money for the buyout market but cost them their last second round pick in the process. It was as much of an investment as the Lakers were willing to make in this team, opting not to trade away the one first round pick available in order to save that for a bigger deal this summer, a decision perhaps made easier with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade saga set to carry into the offseason.
The offseason is some time away, though, and the Lakers have another half of the season and a playoff push first.
The players the Lakers acquired:
The picks and players the Lakers sent out:
The new, full Lakers roster
Two-way — Drew Timme, Chris Mañon, Nick Smith Jr.
Lakers draft picks remaining
The Lakers do not have any second round picks to trade. Once the draft rolls around, they can purchase second round picks.
Next up after the trade deadline is the buyout market. The Lakers have an open roster spot and the ability to sign a player who has been bought out. What is the biggest need this team needs to address in the buyout market before the playoffs? Let us know down below!
