The Los Angeles Lakers are at a critical juncture, with less than a month to make key roster adjustments. It's clear that the team needs to make a decisive move or two to solidify its standing as a legitimate contender,

A trade to the Lakers is easier said than done unless Ball explicitly demands it. Beyond LeBron and Anthony Davis, the Lakers lack a package that could provide a significant return for a budding superstar like Ball. However, one recent mock trade published by Schuyler Callihan of Sports Illustrated had the Lakers striking a deal with the Hornets:

The Lakers' recent trade that sent out D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith may prevent them from landing an All-Star guard linked to them.

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been one of the more active teams in the midst of trade season, and in the weeks leading up to the NBA trade deadline. They’ve already made one trade, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton for D’Angelo Russell,

The Los Angeles Lakers can make themselves a lot more competitive if they acquire this standout New Orleans Pelicans star this season.