Rob Pelinka is looking for upgrades via trade.
The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to turn around their offseason after a slow start and may have to work a trade to do so.as Klay Thompson opted to sign with the Dallas Mavericks
. Other potential fits like Jonas Valanciunas and James Harden chose other destinations. While DeMar DeRozan is still a possibility for the Lakers using their full mid-level exception, time is running out to add impact players and satisfy the conditions LeBron James setWith free agents rapidly coming off the board, the Lakers have reportedly been engaged in trade talks with three franchises.
The offseason has been a disappointment so far for the franchise, but some moves have been made to improve the roster. Dalton Knecht fell to the Lakers on draft night and the franchise also locked up promising 3-and-D wing Max Christie on a four-year, $32 million deal. But more must be done to take the Lakers from a play-in team to a contender in the Western Conference.0 Minutes AgoRyan Phillips is a Senior Writer on the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated.
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