The NBA trade deadline is creeping up, and the Lakers are still out here searching. They already shook things up by trading D’Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, but let’s be real—it doesn’t feel like they’re done.
A Guard Over a Big? Really?
For weeks, everyone assumed the Lakers would go after a center. Even Anthony Davis has basically said, Hey, I could use some help down low. You’d think the front office would listen.
But nah. Instead, it sounds like they’re looking at guards.
With D-Lo gone, the Lakers lost one of their few legit ball-handlers. LeBron and Reaves have stepped up, but relying on Bron to play point guard every night at 39 years old? Not exactly ideal. So, here we are—the Lakers sniffing around the guard market instead of going big.
Bogdanovic to L.A.? Sounds Cool, But…
Now, here comes the latest rumor: Bogdan Bogdanovic.
According to Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints, the Lakers might be interested in the veteran shooter. Keyword: might.
Lots of noise swirling around Bogdan Bogdanovic potentially to the Lakers. Working on the story for @ClutchPoints now.
— Anthony F. Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) January 31, 2025
Let’s be clear—there’s no deal on the table. No real talks. No inside sources saying, Yeah, this is happening. Just trade deadline chatter that could mean something… or absolutely nothing.
Would Bogdanovic Actually Help?
Look, Bogdanovic can flat-out score. He’s a knockdown shooter, can create his own shot, and he wouldn’t be a liability on defense. If the Lakers bring him in, it probably means they’re banking on Bron and Reaves handling the playmaking while he just focuses on getting buckets.
That’s not a bad plan. But there’s one big problem—his health.
Bogdanovic has been banged up a lot, and he’s also missed the last three games for personal reasons. If he’s really on the market, that might mean his team is ready to move on. But the Lakers have to ask themselves: Is he worth the gamble?
So, What’s the Move?
Honestly? Probably nothing—at least for now.
The Lakers aren’t gonna make a trade just to make one. They’re watching the market, waiting for the right deal, and not rushing into something they’ll regret later.
With the deadline only days away, they have a choice: do they roll the dice on a guy like Bogdanovic, or do they stick with what they’ve got?
One way or another, they can’t afford to miss. The West is too stacked, and if the Lakers are serious about making a run, this next move (or lack of one) could decide everything.
