They have two future first-round draft picks and two second-round picks they can include in a potential trade before the deadline. On a recent episode of "Buha's Block," The Athletic insider Jovan Buha said he feels the team is trending toward making a smaller move rather than a bigger one (h/t Lakers Daily ).

The Lakers should remain active leading up to the NBA trade deadline in order to fix this flaw that keeps them from being contenders.

Buha said that the Lakers are trending more toward making a smaller move. Instead of using their first-round picks, Los Angeles is now reportedly more likely to use their second-r

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to chase their first championship since 2020, they will be acutely aware that the LeBron James era is coming to an end. The veteran superstar recently turned 40. And while LeBron is still a top-15 player in the NBA,