It’s been a wild week for Lakers fans, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been glued to every rumor and “insider” tweet about potential moves. The 2024-25 season is heating up, and with the trade deadline inching closer, the Lakers continue to pop up in every headline. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s been floating around over the past seven days.
1. Needing a big?
Let’s face it: Anthony Davis is one of the best bigs in the league (Of course when healthy) and he’s practically unstoppable. But the Lakers can’t keep counting on AD to shoulder the entire load in the paint. If you’ve watched any of their games this 2024-25 season, you’ve probably noticed how things get dicey whenever Davis sits or has to miss time with an injury. Walker Kessler is a big name that has been popping up. The 7-footer for the Utah Jazz is becoming one of the league’s more promising young centers, and he’s shown no signs of slowing down. He’s the type of defensive anchor the Lakers could really use right now—a force in the paint who just loves swatting shots and gobbling up rebounds. The only issue is, what are the chances the Utah Jazz trade him? He’s cost-controlled, super young, and a big part of their future. The Lakers would need to put together a package that really catches Utah’s eye—maybe draft picks, a promising young piece, or some cap-friendly contracts. Plus, Kessler seems pretty happy in Utah, so a trade would likely require a bigger shake-up on both sides.
2. Scoring Help on the Wing
Multiple sources (including a few national podcasters) claim the Lakers have been making calls about adding a scoring wing, with Zach LaVine and Bruce Brown at the top of the rumor list. The chatter says the Lakers’ front office is worried about the team’s inconsistent three-point shooting, particularly when Anthony Davis is off the floor. LaVine would bring some slashing and shot creation, while Brown is a solid 3 and D player. The question is, what would the Lakers give up in return?
3. The LeBron Factor
Finally, we can’t ignore the elephant in the room: LeBron James is on the clock, with every season more valuable than ever. That always fuels Lakers trade talk, as fans wonder how many big moves are left in L.A.’s arsenal before the King decides to call it a career. Right now, the team is in the middle of the Western Conference pack—solid, but not exactly dominant. The front office might feel it’s “championship or bust,” which often means going all-in. Realistically that has been the saying for the past 3 years. The Lakers need to sit down and decide is it worth gambling away their future assets or sit pat and see where everything goes.
Final Thoughts
It’s hard to say which—if any—of these rumors will actually come to fruition. But one thing is certain: the Lakers will be in the spotlight until the deadline passes, and maybe even beyond that. Whether they land a major star, a key role player, or do nothing at all, the world will be watching and analyzing every move.
What do you think? Are the Lakers gearing up for a blockbuster deal, or is this all just hype? Let us know in the comments—or wherever Lakers fans gather to dissect every rumor under the sun.
