The NBA trade deadline passed with the Lakers choosing not to make any moves, despite being active in discussions. Analysts and insiders, including @WindhorstESPN and @Chris_Broussard, had differing opinions on whether the Lakers needed to make a move to strengthen their championship prospects. The decision not to trade suggests the Lakers may focus on pursuing a star player in the summer, as indicated by @ChrisBHaynes. The lack of activity was confirmed by sources and various media outlets, including ESPN and The Athletic.
Lakers don't make a move as NBA trade deadline passes https://t.co/kpOgUfyAdY
Lakers really made no moves
Lakers didn't make a single move before the deadline 😬 https://t.co/twMSjbfoFD
The Lakers did not make any moves at the trade deadline, writes @jovanbuha. https://t.co/tgpjkzobju https://t.co/KWx2PcM0eb
After lots of rumors in the months and weeks leading up to the trade deadline, the Lakers opted not to make a deal. @LakersSBN https://t.co/xhiCEPDe2L
The trade deadline came and went and the Lakers stood pat without a deal, sources told ESPN.
The Lakers aren’t expected to make any moves before the trade deadline, and could shift focus on going all-in to acquire a star player this summer, @ChrisBHaynes https://t.co/uJqPTYfnE0
The Lakers haven’t made any trades yet… https://t.co/c8gqfmDWOa
.@WindhorstESPN breaks down LeBron and the Lakers’ options moving forward 🤔 https://t.co/BJyUqtLgdL
"The Lakers need to make a move to be a championship team, I just don't know what move is out there." — @Chris_Broussard https://t.co/5a1vrze4Tt
As the clock ticks closer and closer to the trade deadline, the Lakers are remaining active, both with what they are and aren’t willing to offer in trades. @LakersSBN https://t.co/7zJrxYy5Op
.@WindhorstESPN weighs in on what the Warriors might do at the trade deadline 👀 https://t.co/TzqFIRdibH