By Mathieu S. | NBA Editor
While a trade seemed certain for a long time to the Lakers, the franchise could finally change its mind before taking action. Enough to annoy the supporters, who do not understand this decision by the front office.
Thanks to a great start to the season, the Lakers now dream of winning the championship NBA. We are a long way from that and a lot can happen in the coming months, but with Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the organization must be ambitious. Still, it may be necessary for the front office to take action.
Because if the squad is interesting, with Austin Reaves or the rookie Dalton Knecht, the interior sector seems a little empty behind Davis and Jaxson Hayes, who is under investigation by the league at the moment. Christian Koloko can finally play but not sure if he is the best possible reinforcement in the playoffs for the Lakers. So for the supporters, we have to try something.
The Lakers ready to backtrack at the last moment?
The good news is that a trade seems to have been acquired for months among the Angelinos: that of D’Angelo Russell. Irregular and invisible in the playoffs, the leader has been in the rumors since the last campaign. But according to insider Anthony Irwin, the Lakers GM could finally change his mind after this start of the season.
Anthony Irwin : “Speaking to sources close to the Lakers, Russell being effective in his role could make the franchise hesitant to part ways with him, while the bench struggles with Gabe Vincent at the helm. If Russell can be that player for the rest of the season, the Lakers might be more selective about the tradeoff. »
Let us point out that Russell has moved to the bench, the Angelinos no longer needing him in the 5 major. The person also accepted this role, which means that the formula works today, but Vincent’s level of play is worrying. The supporters of X are angry for their part, because of a very controversial front office.
@CryptoBro100x : “You have to trade them while you can. Other players will be there for the playoffs »
@demonbol : “The Lakers have a toxic relationship with D’Angelo Russell”
@AidanLaPorta69 : “Or maybe because the Lakers can’t get anything of value in exchange for Russell”
Although disappointing in recent years, D’Angelo Russell could ultimately stay with the Lakers until the end. But the supporters having long since turned the page with the leader, they decided to share their anger.
