Lakers eye major upgrades as trade rumors link them to Giannis Antetokounmpo and other top targets in their title pursuit.

The Los Angeles Lakers on Monday assigned former first-round pick Dalton Knecht to their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. The post Lakers Make Major Decision on Former 1st Round Pick Amid Trade Rumors appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Some league execs believe that the Los Angeles Clippers could look to move James Harden ahead of the February deadline.

Two trade targets that come to mind are Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, who was connected to the Lakers during the offseason and New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones. Both could tremendously help L.A.’s perimeter defense, but their availability remains a question mark.

The LA Lakers have been looking to upgrade their wing position as they look for a perimeter defender in the trade market that could also provide serviceable offense for the squad.

The Los Angeles Lakers are among the league’s stronger teams this season. Sitting fourth in the Western Conference at 17-7, the Purple and Gold look steady, but not complete.