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Nets fans better hope the squad plays one heck of a game on Friday as the odds are decidedly against them. Their road trip will continue as they head out to face the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.

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The Lakers have been rumored to be in the market for a big man who could provide better depth behind Anthony Davis. But more recently, it has been believed that they may have pivoted toward prioritizing upgrading their speed and athleticism and perhaps a ball-handling guard.

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