Lakers Are Aiming Too High in Latest NBA Trade Rumors Involving 1st-Round Draft Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a player with an All-Star level contract. They have a pair of first-round picks, but they won't convey until 2027 and 2029. They don't want to splurge on a big contract, because they don’t want their assets to be overpriced.

Lakers are rumoured to be interested in trading future first-round draft picks for a player. The player who would be traded would have to make a lot of money to get the player the Lakers are interested. Westbrook is a superstar, but he's expensive and his performance is not that good. Beverley and Nunn are cheaper, and they have negative trade value.

Lakers are rumoured to be interested in trading for a star player. However, the odds are low that they will get a player they want. Chicago Bulls are also rumoring about a potential tanking job. They owe a top-four protected pick to Orlando Magic.

Lakers are interested in a deal involving role players. They need to keep Davis and James healthy. The Indiana Pacers package of Myles Turner and Buddy Hield would address some of the Lakers' weaknesses. It's not the most popular idea, but it's the best option if the team wants to improve the roster.